Lay Clerkship (Alto & Tenor)

The Queen’s College, Oxford, seeks to appoint up to four Lay Clerks to join its renowned choir. Directed by Professor Owen Rees, the Choir of The Queen’s College is among the finest university ensembles in the UK. The Lay Clerks sing for the three choral services a week in term-time, and participate in the Choir’s rich programme of concerts across the UK, international tours, broadcasts, and recordings.

The choir consists of approximately 30 singers, most of whom are undergraduate and graduate choral scholars. The Lay Clerks provide musical leadership and stability to the ensemble, ensuring that it performs to high professional standards.

Interested candidates should submit a combined covering letter and CV in a single PDF document. The application should also include the name and contact details of one referee who can speak directly to the candidate’s ability as a choral singer and their suitability for this role.

Applications to be sent to: choir@queens.ox.ac.ukDeadline for submission: Friday 24 April 2026
Auditions: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to audition in person on Monday 11 May 2026.