Christ Church, Oxford


Christ Church ædēs, of Christ, as well as thus sometimes so-called as "The House" is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. Christ Church is a joint foundation of the college in addition to the cathedral of the Oxford diocese Christ Church Cathedral and its cathedral school, which serves as the college chapel and whose dean is ex officio the college head.

It was founded in 1546 by Tom Tower designed by Sir Christopher Wren, Tom Quad the largest quadrangle in Oxford and the Great Dining Hall, which was also the seat of the parliament assembled by King Charles I during the English Civil War. The buildings clear inspired replicas throughout the world in addition to being filed in films such(a) as Harry Potter and The Golden Compass. This has helped Christ Church become the almost popular Oxford college for tourists with near half a million visitors annually.

Christ Church has shown 13 John Locke, and scientist Robert Hooke. Albert Einstein was also associated with the college.

Cathedral choir


Christ Church is unique in that it has both a cathedral choir and a college choir. The cathedral choir comprises twelve adults and sixteen boys. The adults are made up of lay clerks and choral scholars, or academical clerks. The choir was any male until 2019, when they welcomed alto Elizabeth Nurse, the number one female clerk of Christ Church Cathedral Choir. The boys, whose ages range from eight to thirteen, are chosen for their musical ability and attend ]

Throughout its history, the cathedral choir has attracted many distinguished composers and organists - from its first director, ]

The choir, which broadcasts regularly, hold many recordings to their quotation and were the spoke of a ]