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First, what is Westminster Abbey? Westminster Abbey is perhaps the most famous church in the UK noted for its royal weddings, coronations, and burials. With a long and varied history, the Abbey has functioned as a working religious site for nearly 1000 years.
Music at Westminster Abbey. Sacred music is central to life at the Abbey. Here you can find out more about the work of our acclaimed choir and musicians. More about music.
Our guide to the world-famous Westminster Abbey Choir, which often takes centre stage at royal, state and national occasions.
- A History of The Choir of Westminster Abbey
- Choristers in The Choir of Westminster Abbey
- Westminster Abbey’s Organ – and The Organists
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is a world-renowned, all-male vocal ensemble, founded in the late 14th century when the Abbey was a Benedictine monastery. Made up of 30 boys and 12 professional adult singers, known as Lay Vicars, the choir’s main function is singing in the Abbey’s daily services. The Abbey Choir’s voices have been the soundtrack to ...
The 30 boy choristers, who are aged between eight and 13, all attend the Abbey’s Choir School – the only Choir School in the country to cater to choristers only. The boys’ singing commitments are interspersed with academic classes, sports and other activities. Outside of term time, visiting choirs take over from the Abbey Choir in singing the daily...
There are four organs at Westminster Abbey – the majestic, five-manual grand organ, a two-manual Queen’s Organ in the Lady Chapel, plus a smaller, five-stop continuo organ and a practice organ. The grand organ was installed for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II’s father, King George VI, in 1937, and can be heard during the Abbey’s daily choral s...
- Maddy Shaw Roberts
Westminster Abbey holds a unique place at the heart of UK national life. It is one of the world’s greatest churches, a designated World Heritage Site and ‘Royal Peculiar’, which means the Dean is directly answerable to the monarch.
Music at the Abbey. The Abbey has resounded to music every day for over a thousand years, and choral and organ music is at the heart of our life and work. Explore our rich and unique musical tradition.
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See a complete list of the Abbey's upcoming choral services and organ recitals. You are also able to see our calendar for the weeks ahead and view orders of service for selected services.
