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Music at Great St Mary's

For centuries, the University Church has been a special place for music in the heart of Cambridge. Our boy and girl choristers, youth choir and choir adults contribute to a vibrant programme of choral services. Our music is also enriched by the Great St Mary's Junior Choir (children in school years 1 to 3), the Michaelhouse Singers (our wellbeing choir), and the Academy of Great St Mary's (our orchestra). Great St Mary's has a fine ring of twelve bells, rung by the Society of Cambridge Youth, the second oldest change ringing society at any church in the world. 

(Photo © Martin Bond, A Cambridge Diary)

Music List

You can view or download the music list to find details of all the music that is being sung and played at our choral services, and which choirs are singing.

Our Choirs

Great St Mary's provides opportunities to sing for people of all ages and stages. FInd out more about our choirs, including information on voice trials and auditions for children and adults. 

Visiting Choirs

There are opportunities in the summer and at other times when our regular choirs are resting for visiting choirs to come and sing services at Great St Mary's. Click to find out what's involved, and who to contact.

Lunchtime concerts and Michaelhouse

Find out more about our weekly lunchtime recital series in Great St Mary's (Fridays during term time) and our monthly recital series in Michaelhouse.

Our Organs

Great St Mary's has two full sized organs: the Parish organ is used primarily for regular services, while the University organ is traditionally used for University events (such as university sermons).  Click to find out more.

Academy of Great St Mary's (Orchestra)

Our orchestra rehearses weekly, with termly performances of well loved repertoire and newer works. 

Bellringing (Society of Cambridge Youths)

The Society of Cambridge Youths is over 300 years old, and has an impressive track record in national competitions, on top of their commitment in ringing for regular and special services. 

Support our music ministry

All donations for the work of the church are very welcome and gratefully received. Click to see how you can support us, and how  to contact us if you would like your donation to support a speciic aspect of our ministry, such as music. 

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