Welcome to

Wells Cathedral Chamber Choir!

Church music from across the centuries

Sung in the ‘most poetic of all English cathedrals’

By an auditioned, committed and friendly group of singers

At the hands of an inspired director

We sing in the magnificent surroundings of Wells Cathedral on occasions when the Cathedral Choir is absent

Repertoire

Our repertoire is extensive and varied, ranging from medieval to contemporary, accompanied and a capella.

Members

Our members are enthusiastic adult singers, with a wide variety of backgrounds, but all keen on the liturgical music of the Anglican church. Some are working, some retired; some have young families. We live in Wells or elsewhere around the county.

Activities

We sing in Wells Cathedral during Cathedral Choir holidays and other absences.

We sing at weddings, funerals and memorial services, both in Wells Cathedral and elsewhere.

And, as part of the Cathedral’s outreach activities, we enjoy visiting parishes to sing at Evensong or celebratory services.

Contact us

Find out more about our activities on our blog. And if we can sing for you – or you’d like to sing with us – use the contact form to get in touch.

Our Director, Carolyn Craig,
Assistant Director of Music, Wells Cathedral
Contact us
The Willis organ in Wells Cathedral
Adam Wilson conducts a WCCC rehearsal
Members arriving via the South Cloister for midweek rehearsal
Members in the South Transept awaiting the start of evensong
The choir practice room on Thursday evening
Evensong in the Quire, Alex conducting
Intense concentration, learning a new anthem
Gothic arches enclose the Quire and our Evensong rehearsal
Happiness is a Thursday rehearsal amid the Gothic splendour
The very special calm of Cathedral Evensong

Alex Hamilton clearly knows what he is doing
Congregation member, Wells Cathedral
It’s such a joy to be singing at this standard
Chamber Choir member, alto
What an extraordinary privilege to sing in a building and a liturgy of such historical significance!
Choir member, soprano
A huge thank you to you and the rest of the choir for the most beautiful
performance throughout our service at North Cadbury
Wedding couple
Choral societies study one or two works all term. 
Our turnover is about three weeks.
Choir member, soprano
The music for the end of the month should give us plenty to get our teeth into
Music Director
Choir in good voice this morning, especially in the Agnus Dei
Congregation member, Wells Cathedral
Residencies give us time to spend on our music – they are hard work, but the opportunity to sing in beautiful surroundings and to be together as a group are worth all the effort!
Choir Committee Chair
Thank you for being such a friendly bunch and welcoming me so nicely
Chamber Choir member, alto
Thank you so much for the wonderful singing you provided for my mother’s funeral. Your music suggestions were brilliant and the choir was excellent
Family member
It was a really good weekend of music. The choir were sounding excellent throughout.
Canon Chancellor, Wells Cathedral
Really enjoyed all of last night’s [rehearsal] music
Chamber Choir member, alto
Lovely sings this weekend, Alex, thank you
Choir member, soprano
My repertoire choices are always intended to be achievable, but also to be challenging
Music Director
The music was really wholeheartedly appreciated and there are a few absentees who are now realising that not attending was a mistake
Outreach service in a parish church
I hope those of us that were able to sing last weekend have come down to earth, whilst retaining happy memories of all that we sang. We had some very welcome appreciation from various quarters
Choir member, tenor
It was a great day [in the Cathedral] and I’m now feeling as though Christmas is just around the corner. Thanks to Alex for preparing us so well
Chamber Choir member, bass
Alex is a phenomenon. I’ve loved the singing this term
Choir member, soprano
I enjoy singing varied (and sometimes challenging) choral music with a great team
Choir member, soprano

I’m extremely grateful for the choir’s presence last night and have received a number of calls today (which is most unusual)
Parish priest, following evensong in her church