The Abbey’s centuries-old musical tradition is maintained by our world-famous choir of men and boys and our four organists.
Resident throughout most of the year, the Choir of Westminster Abbey sings the daily services in the Abbey, as it has since its foundation in the late fourteenth century. Today the Choir has a worldwide reputation which also encompasses its concerts, recordings and broadcasts.
Choir biographyOrganist and Master of the Choristers James O’Donnell is the Abbey’s Director of Music and the principal conductor of the Abbey Choir.
Full biographyThe choristers are all drawn from our unique Choir School. They come from all walks of life and enjoy an outstanding education alongside an incredible range of musical opportunities.
More about choristershipThe Sub-Organist, Assistant Organist and Organ Scholar play the organ for the daily services and assist in conducting the Choir and training the choristers.
Sub-Organist
Assistant Organist
Organ Scholar
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I feel very privileged to work here. I take so much pride in working for a beautiful place like the Abbey, it’s unique.
