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The organ and piano in the Chapel

Details of the Chapel organ

The organ was built by E.J. Johnson & Sons in 1973. It is an extension organ which originally had 6 ranks and a cornet. There is no case, and the pipes stand in an exposed position against a wall of the Chapel. It had a detached console which stood in a fixed position just in front of the instrument.

In 2000 it was overhauled by Norman Hall & Sons and in 2005 the console was made mobile and a Dulciana 8 (44 pipes) added to Manual 1.

The Specification can be downloaded as a .pdf file here.

Any member of College who plays the organ is welcome to play the Chapel organ. Please speak to the Chairman of the Chapel Trustees, Dr Mark Miller, first.

The Chapel also houses a Yamaha grand piano. Anyone is welcome to use this piano for practice but you are asked, when you have finished playing, to close the lid over the keyboard, replace the cover and take your music away with you. Please also note that organists practising for Chapel services and any event which might be taking place in the Chapel take precedence over private piano practice.

Access to the Chapel

The Chapel door is kept locked but can be opened by your room key. Please remember to switch off all lights and make sure the door locks behind you when you leave.

The organ in the Chapel