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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 26/09/2026

Our next, and particularly wonderful, concert is on 17 October. Amongst the many stand-out pieces we're due to perform are the Five Flower Songs by Benjamin Britten. 🧵

A concert poster for The City of Oxford Choir. The background shows a sunlit woodland scene with a river flowing between grassy banks and tall pine trees. Overlaid text announces the programme: Britten Flower Songs, Imogen Holst Mass in A‑minor, and S. S. Wesley The Wilderness. It lists the conductor, Duncan Aspden, and gives the date and venue: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 19:30, St Mary Magdalen Church, Magdalen Street, Oxford.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 06/09/2026

And we're holding an Open Rehearsal tomorrow, Monday 7 September, as part of OX3 Community Activities Week from Headington Action. If you're a confident singer who can read music and sing independently in harmony why not give us a try? www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

A colourful community‑events poster featuring photos of outdoor activities: street cricket, a stilt performer entertaining a crowd, a brass band in red and black uniforms, dancers in yellow and red shirts, and neighbours gathered at tables on a residential street. One image includes the Headington Shark sculpture. Text announces “OX3 Community Activities Week, 5–13 September 2026” and lists the participating neighbourhoods.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 06/09/2026

And if you'd like to sing in this concert. Now is an excellent time to join. 🗓 Weekly Monday rehearsals 🎵 Four concerts each year in Oxford and beyond 👩‍🎤 Guest singing teachers and conductors 💷 Free membership for singers under 25 🍕 Choir tour to Italy planned for 2027 📧 secretary@oxfordchoir.org

A large choir and orchestra perform inside a Gothic church with pointed arches, carved woodwork, and stained‑glass windows. The conductor stands before the ensemble, and the seated audience applauds. White text above the performers reads “Join us!”.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 06/09/2026

Our first concert is on 17 October. The programme is inspired by three major composer's anniversaries, and includes: 🌼 Britten Flower Songs 🌿 S. S. Wesley The Wilderness ✨ Charles Wood Expectans Expectavi 🎵 Imogen Holst Mass in A minor Tickets on sale now. 🎟️ www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 04/07/2026

📢 Today's the day! 🌄 Beyond the Horizon 🐂 City of Oxford Choir 🎼 Thame Chamber Choir 🎼 Parry, Rheinberger, Brahms, Pizzetti, Mahler 🕢 19:30 ⛪ St Barnabas Church, Oxford 🎟️ www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 27/06/2026

Your one-week countdown for our next concert starts today! Join us next Saturday as we bring you an amazing, emotional, collection of superb pieces with our friends in Thame Chamber Choir. 🌄 Beyond the Horizon 📅 Sat 4 July 🕢 19:30 ⛪ St Barnabas Church, Oxford 🎟️ www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 17/05/2026

📢 Tickets now released for this rare opportunity to hear two of Oxfordshire's finest chamber choirs together. 🎟️ www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la... 🐂 City of Oxford Choir 🎼 Thame Chamber Choir 🌄 Beyond the Horizon 🎼 Parry, Rheinberger, and Mahler 📅 Sat 4 July 🕢 19:30 ⛪ St Barnabas Church, Oxford

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 03/05/2026

Details for your diary, as you won't want to miss our next concert: a rare opportunity to hear two of Oxfordshire's finest chamber choirs together as we join forces with Thame Chamber Choir. 🌄 Beyond the Horizon 🎼 Parry, Rheinberger, and Mahler 📅 Saturday 4 July 🕢 19:30 ⛪ St Barnabas Church, Oxford

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 21/03/2026

Come join us this evening. 🌇 Nocturne 📅 TODAY Sat 21 March 🕢 7:30 ⛪ Blackfriars, Oxford

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 20/03/2026

🌇 Nocturne 📅 Sat 21 March 🕢 7:30 ⛪ Blackfriars, Oxford Join us tomorrow for next concert: capturing the 90s vibes of the album Officium, we are pairing the amazing saxophonist Alzbeta Greenwood-Byrne with music by Tallis, Morales, Todd, Hawes, Rheinberger. www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 14/03/2026

📢 Nocturne is a week today! A snippet of Fernand Laloux’s Tantum Ergo. Join us to hear it in full, and other exciting pieces from jazz interpretations of Palestrina to Todd’s captivating 'O Wisdom'. www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail... #whatsonoxford #oxfordchoirs #oxford #oxfordmusic #choir

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 21/02/2026

Capturing the 90s vibes of the album Officium, we are pairing the amazing saxophonist Alzbeta Greenwood-Byrne with music by Tallis, Morales, Todd, Hawes, Rheinberger, and more at our next concert. 🌇 Nocturne 📅 Sat 21 March 🕢 7:30 ⛪ Blackfriars, Oxford www.ticketsoxford.com/events/noctu...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 08/02/2026

We are seeking a new home for our library and are interested in sharing this valuable resource with other choirs or organisations in return for helping with storage. If you can help, we would love to hear from you. Please contact librarian@oxfordchoir.org. www.oxfordchoir.org/music-library

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 31/01/2026

📢 Tickets now on sale for Nocturne. Capturing the 90s vibes of the album Officium, we are pairing the amazing saxophonist Alzbeta Greenwood-Byrne with music by Tallis, Morales, Todd, Hawes, Rheinberger, and more. 📅 Sat 21 March 🕢 7:30 ⛪ Blackfriars, Oxford www.ticketsoxford.com/events/noctu...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 12/01/2026

Rehearsals for our spring concert start this week, so it's a good time to think about joining.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 31/12/2025

What a fantastic year! We've built some great memories in 2025 performing wonderful music in amazing places with some super talented people. We can't wait for everything which 2026 will bring. A very happy new year to all our followers. #HappyNewYear2026 #NewYear

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 14/12/2025

Thanks to everyone who supported us at Westgate Oxford yesterday. We raised some good funds for The Hummingbird Centre and hopefully raised some Christmas cheer too.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 12/12/2025

We're caroling tomorrow, Saturday 13 December, at Westgate Oxford! Do come and join us between 5 and 6. 🎶🎄 We'll be singing in support of The Hummingbird Centre which offers support for people with cancer and their families.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 06/12/2025

📢 Today's the day! 🎶 O be joyful! 🎄A celebration of Christmas 🕔 5:00 pm relaxed performance 🕢 7:30 pm full programme ⛪ University Church, Oxford www.oxfordchoir.org

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 29/11/2025

A sneak peek from rehearsal of Stuart Nicholson's arrangement of the traditional carol, I Saw Three Ships. Come join us to hear the rest - and many more festive pieces old and new - on 6 December. www.oxfordchoir.org

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 22/11/2025

We're proud to showcase modern pieces during O Be Joyful! alongside traditional favourites and audience carols. Don't miss the opportunity to become acquainted with these superb recent compositions and arrangements.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 13/11/2025

📢 Tickets now on sale 🎶 O be joyful! 📅 Sat 6 Dec 25 🕔 5:00 pm & 🕢 7:30 pm ⛪ University Church, Oxford www.ticketsoxford.com/events/o-be-... www.ticketsoxford.com/events/o-be-...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 10/11/2025

Our Christmas concert evoking merriment, wonder and reflection is coming soon - twice! We'll sing the full concert programme at 7:30 with a relaxed performance at 5:00 for young families, including audience participation of popular carols. 6 Dec 25 University Church, Oxford www.oxfordchoir.org

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 18/10/2025

📢 Today's the day! Join us this evening for Love's Philosophy, a concert exploring love: human, mystic, and divine. With music by Holst, Ian Assersohn, Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, Jake Runestad, and Judith Weir you won't want to miss out. www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

Promotional poster for a musical event titled LOVE'S PHILOSOPHY, presented by The City of Oxford Choir and conducted by Duncan Aspden. The concert explores themes of love—human, mystic, and divine—with music by Holst (Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda), Ian Assersohn (Verses from Panthea), Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, and Jake Runestad. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 October 2025 at 19:30 at All Saints’ Church, Lime Walk, Headington. Ticket prices: £15 full, £12 concessions, free for students and under 18s. Includes QR code and website link (www.oxfordchoir.org). Background features green leaves with water droplets, evoking a serene, natural atmosphere.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 09/10/2025

Come join us in Headington on Saturday 18 October for our next concert: Love's Philosophy. The concert explores themes of love - human, mystic, and divine - with music by Holst, Ian Assersohn, Cecilia McDowall, Arvo Pärt, and Jake Runestad. www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 31/08/2025

We'll be starting rehearsals soon for our exciting and ambitious autumn concert, Love's Philosophy, so now is an excellent time to join.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 28/06/2025

📢 It's today's! SJE Arts, 19:30 With the Instruments of Time & Truth and soloists Edward Grint, Bethany Horak-Hallett, Archie Inns and Charlotte Bowden we're performing Haydn (Nelson Mass) Mozart (Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli) and Beethoven (Elegischer Gesang). www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 26/06/2025

Join us on Saturday for Haydn's Nelson Mass, Mozart's Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli, and Beethoven's Elegischer Gesang. SJE Arts - 28 Jun 25 - 19:30 Book your tickets now. www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 24/06/2025

And our sparkling soprano is Charlotte Bowden. Charlotte is an alumna of the RCM Opera Studio, Glyndebourne/ Jerwood, Britten-Pears, Verbier Festival Atelier Lyrique artist programmes, and is a Samling Artist.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 24/06/2025

The magnificent Tenor Archie Inns will be joining us. Archie is originally from Scotland and is currently pursuing a freelance career as a soloist and consort singer while completing a Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP University.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 24/06/2025

Our sensational mezzo soprano soloist, Bethany Horak-Hallett is an Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Rising Star alumna, and a recent Samling Artist.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 24/06/2025

On Saturday, we'll be joined by four amazing soloists. Including our brilliant Bass-Baritone, Edward Grint. Edward is a sought-after concert performer of the baroque repertoire and works with leading orchestras and ensembles.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 22/06/2025

Our fourth fundraising event of the year was an especially long distance one, as three of our members took on the challenge of Bike Oxford, an incredible 125km ride. Congratulations! #Oxford 🎺🚶🏃🚴 www.justgiving.com/page/cityofo...

Three cyclists stand proudly on a grassy field, each wearing medals. The one on the left sports a white and red jersey with black shorts, holding a blue helmet. In the center, a cyclist wears a bright yellow jersey and black helmet, while the one on the right dons a dark jersey with white shoes. Behind them, other participants sit on white chairs near parked bikes, with a building featuring a red roof and cloudy skies in the background. The scene captures a cheerful post-race atmosphere.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 22/06/2025

This Saturday, with the Instruments of Time & Truth, a leading professional orchestra, we're performing Haydn (Nelson Mass), Mozart (Solemn Vespers & Regina coeli), and Beethoven (Elegischer Gesang). SJE Arts - 28 Jun 25 - 19:30 Book your tickets now. www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 21/06/2025

A few choir members walked almost 14km into Oxford today to raise funds for our concerts and activities this year. A warm day for it but a fantastic way to spend some time together. www.justgiving.com/page/cityofo...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 18/06/2025

Do YOU love a fiery fugue? www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 17/06/2025

We asked our esteemed director, Duncan Aspden, why he chose Haydn’s Nelson Mass for his 20-year anniversary concert with the City of Oxford Choir. And this is what he had to say... 👇 #choraldirector #musicdirector #choralmusic #oxford

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 05/05/2025

In collaboration with Instruments of Time and Truth, a leading professional orchestra, we invite you to experience the rich choral soundworlds of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven at our next concert on Saturday 28 June. 🧵

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 28/03/2025

Such a treat to sing our concert in @morethanadodo.bsky.social this evening. Special music for a special place. Wonderful!

The image depicts a vibrant museum scene where a choir is performing in front of a seated audience. Surrounding the area are large dinosaur skeletons and various artifacts displayed in glass cases, illustrating the museum's educational exhibits. The architecture includes tall columns and modern lighting, adding to the grandeur of the setting. People are attentively watching the performance, creating a lively and engaged atmosphere.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 28/03/2025

Our concert also features the world premiere of 'Monster' by @hutchingsmusic.bsky.social, the winner of our composition competition. Here's a snippet from our final rehearsal earlier this week.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 28/03/2025

We'll also be singing three songs by Clara Schuman setting music to the poetry of Emanuel Geibel. Clara Schumann was a trailblazer in the world of classical music: a pianist, composer, and educator.

A black and white lithograph of Clara Wieck (later Clara Schumann) created by Andreas Staub in 1839. Clara, a young woman with a serene expression, is depicted wearing a dark dress with a lace collar and a shawl. Her hair is styled in a braided updo with a ribbon.

Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Andreas_Staub_-_Clara_Wieck_%28Lithographie_1839%29.jpg

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 28/03/2025

Inspired by the dreams and visions of Leonardo da Vinci, we'll be singing Eric Whitacre's 'Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine'. This modern classic has text, written by Charles Anthony Silvestri, which imagines Leonardo being tormented by visions of flight and falling.

A detailed sketch by Leonardo da Vinci of a mechanical wing with multiple joints and segments. The sketch includes various views and angles of the wing, showing its articulation and possible range of motion. There are several annotations and labels in a handwritten script. The drawing highlights the complexity and engineering involved in designing such a mechanical wing.

Image credit: Toronto Public Library - https://www.flickr.com/photos/43021516@N06/9212589132/

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 28/03/2025

📢 It's concert day! 📢 'Unearthed' is a choral celebration of palaeontology in Oxford, inspired by the @morethanadodo.bsky.social exhibition 'Breaking Ground'. Including two world premieres and works by Pearsall, Ireland, Weelkes, Nystedt, and more, this promises to be an unforgettable experience. 🧵

A promotional poster for a concert titled 'Unearthed,' celebrating 200 years of palaeontology in Oxford through choral music. Conducted by Duncan Aspden, it features a world premiere composition by Chris Hutchings and works by Pearsall, Weelkes, Clara Schumann, and Eric Whitacre. The event is at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History on Friday, 28 March 2025, at 7:00 pm. Includes logos for 'The City of Oxford Choir' and 'Oxford University Museum of Natural History,' an image of a dinosaur, and a QR code for ticket details. Ticket prices range from £5-£20.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 27/03/2025

Our concert tomorrow in @morethanadodo.bsky.social features the world premiere of 'Monster' by @hutchingsmusic.bsky.social. Here's a snippet from our final rehearsal earlier this week. Amazing venue, amazing music, not to be missed! 🦕🦖 www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 22/03/2025

'Unearthed' is not a standard concert! You can view the exhibits, speak to staff, and see artefacts up close, all interspersed with music performed in different spaces. There will also be a bar to purchase drinks. Doors open at 6:15, first performance at 7:00. www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 18/03/2025

An exciting collaboration with @morethanadodo.bsky.social, 'Unearthed' is a choral celebration of palaeontology in Oxford, exploring themes from the Breaking Ground exhibition. With the world premiere of 'Monster' by @hutchingsmusic.bsky.social, this is a concert millions of years in the making! 🦕🦖

Image: Stone museum building with dinosaur in front.
Text reads: The City of Oxford Choir and Oxford University Museum of natural History.
Unearthed, a choral celebration of 200 years of palaeontology in Oxford.
Friday 28 March 2025, 7:00 pm.

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 15/03/2025

Some of our members are learning new instruments in a Grade-1-athon to help raise funds for our exciting plans this year. A pretty impressive bunch of talented folk! Their singing is better though... 😏 www.justgiving.com/page/cityofo...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 13/03/2025

Inspired by the dreams and visions of Leonardo da Vinci, Eric Whitacre's 'Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine' is a modern classic. The text, written by Charles Anthony Silvestri, imagines Leonardo being tormented by visions of flight and falling. 🧵

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 05/03/2025

Clara Schumann's legacy continues to inspire musicians and music lovers alike, and she's very much a friend of the City of Oxford Choir. Get your tickets now to hear us sing her beautiful music. www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · 05/03/2025

During 'Unearthed', our concert on Friday 28 March we'll be singing three songs by Clara Schuman setting music to the poetry of Emanuel Geibel. Clara Schumann was a trailblazer in the world of classical music. 🧵

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