Chorister Collection

The Choristers by Muriel Dawson
Two sweet little girls stand together and sing from song books, accompanied by chirping birds on a tree branch behind them

Church Choir, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Boys and men choristers in their surplices, pictured with the vicar and organist at All Saints Church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1920

Portrait of Sir George Job Elvey
672611 Portrait of Sir George Job Elvey; (add.info.: George Elvey - Woodbury Sir George Job Elvey (1816-1893), English organist and composer, was born at Canterbury on the 27th of March 1816

Hugo van der Goes cured of his madness by the Superior of the Rouge-Cloitre Abbey
3506163 Hugo van der Goes cured of his madness by the Superior of the Rouge-Cloitre Abbey, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub

One of the Children of H.M.'s Chapels Royal, 1937. Creator: Unknown
One of the Children of H.M.'s Chapels Royal, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Portrait of Mario Cappello (1895-1954), Ligurian singer; postcard with autograph La Spezia. Date of Photograph:1925 ca

Portrait of a man playing a horn, Jewish community of Cochin, state of Kerala India State of Kerala, Cochin. Date of Photograph:1965

Three singing friars; drawing by Francisco Goya, in the Prado Museum in Madrid Spain Madrid, Prado Museum Drawing Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Profile of a singing child; detail of the marble Choir by Luca della Robbia for the Cathedral of Florence. Florence Museum of the Works of the Cathedral High Relief Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Detail of the marble Choir by Luca della Robbia with two youths singing preserved in the Cathedral of Florence. Florence Museum of the Works of the Cathedral High Relief Early Renaissance

Two allegorical low reliefs showing putti, called "Il gioco delle bocce" (The boccia ball game) and "La musica" (Music)

Tile from the singing gallery by Luca della Robbia with a group of young boys singing and following a text in a music book

May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Creator: William Holman Hunt
May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Dawn on the first day of May: the choristers of Magdalen College, Oxford, are singing a hymn to the rising sun

As the magazine itself describes it: "The smile on the face of a tiger would warn off the least wary but the smile
As the magazine itself describes it: " The smile on the face of a tiger would warn off the least wary but the smile on the face of a chorister is plainly to be trusted

Henry Purcell (chromolitho)
666955 Henry Purcell (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Purcell. Cigarette card, from series on Musical Celebrities, published by Wills)

Sir Arthur Sullivan: As a Chorister (b / w photo)
6009488 Sir Arthur Sullivan: As a Chorister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: As a Chorister)

Sir William Sterndale Bennett (chromolitho)
666964 Sir William Sterndale Bennett (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Sterndale Bennett)

Choir of Angels, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c
BEN70612 Choir of Angels, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) (detail of 70610) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

Beating the bounds of the parish, St Clement Danes, London
Beating the bounds of the parish, St Clement Danes, City of Westminster, London -- a custom dating back to Roman times, thought to be a survival of the Terminalia, or festival of Terminus

Choirboys and musicians on a Christmas card -- Nowell we sing, gladness to bring. Date: circa 1880s

English composer Sir Arthur Sullivan as a chorister at the Chapel Royal (b / w photo)
3627086 English composer Sir Arthur Sullivan as a chorister at the Chapel Royal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Frederick Bridge (chromolitho)
666943 Sir Frederick Bridge (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Frederick Bridge)

An Archbishop amongs his Choir, c. 875 AD (ivory panel)
FIT66083 An Archbishop amongs his Choir, c.875 AD (ivory panel) by Carolingian School (9th century); height: 33.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Angels in a heavenly landscape, the right hand wall of the apse
BEN70615 Angels in a heavenly landscape, the right hand wall of the apse, from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) by Gozzoli

Luther, when a Chorister, singing Hymns from Door to Door at Eisenach (engraving)
2773695 Luther, when a Chorister, singing Hymns from Door to Door at Eisenach (engraving) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther, when a Chorister)

Choirboys (pencil & crayon on paper)
AGN271148 Choirboys (pencil & crayon on paper) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840) (attr. to); 19.7x28.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Choir of Angels, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c
BEN70616 Choir of Angels, detail from the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel, c.1460 (fresco) (detail of 70615) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi

Choir girl Debbie Fox is the new Sunday school queen at St Andrews Methodist Church, Mirfield. Debbie 16 who sings with the churchs junior choir is pictured with attendants Marie Robb

Young probationers at the Westminster Abbey School Choir sing a hymn during choir practice. 1st December 1972

Boys of the choir School of Westminster sing a hymn during a service at Westminster Cathedral. June 1947

Choristers, 1st plate (Le lutrin). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Choristers, 1st plate (Le lutrin)

Choristers, 2nd plate (Le lutrin). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Choristers, 2nd plate (Le lutrin)

The Choristers, c. 1740 / 1745. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Choristers, c. 1740/1745

Richters Werke (binders title), 1879. Creator: Written by Adrian Ludwig Richter
Richters Werke (binders title), 1879

The Choristers, 1853-56. Creator: Peter Wickens Fry
The Choristers, 1853-56

Jewish Choir, Nuit Sacree en l Eglise Saint-Merry, Paris, France, Europe

He managed to save sufficient to purchase two volumes, (1907). Creator: Unknown
He managed to save sufficient to purchase two volumes, (1907). The young Haydn buys sheet music while studying at the choir school in Vienna

The tantalising pigtail, (1907). Creator: Unknown
The tantalising pigtail, (1907). The 17-year-old Haydn cuts off a fellow choristers pigtail at the cathedral choir school in Vienna

During the winter months the scholars were sent out to sing in the streets, (1907). The fifteen-year-old Bach was amongst those scholars who were selected to sing the principal parts in the Church

Queen Victoria Serenaded at Windsor on the Morning of her Eightieth Birthday... 1899, (1901)
Queen Victoria Serenaded at Windsor on the Morning of her Eightieth Birthday by Choral Societies led by Sir Walter Parratt, 24 May 1899, (1901)

In haste to see the King and Queen leave the Abbey, 1902. Creator: Paul Charles Renouard
In haste to see the King and Queen leave the Abbey, 1902. The coronation of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India (1841-1910)

Female chorister, (Isle of Wight?), c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Female chorister, (Isle of Wight?), c1935

Girl and boy chorister, (Isle of Wight?), c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Girl and boy chorister, (Isle of Wight?), c1935

Church officials and choir, (Isle of Wight?), c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Church officials and choir, (Isle of Wight?), c1935

Woman and boy chorister, (Isle of Wight?), c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Woman and boy chorister, in front of a church doorway, (Isle of Wight?), c1935

Church interior. Artist: C Wild
Church interior. View of the interior of a church or cathedral

Chorister, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

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"The Chorister: A Melody of Harmony and Tradition" Step into the enchanting world of choristers, where voices blend in perfect harmony, creating a symphony that resonates through time. Muriel Dawson's masterpiece, "The Choristers, " captures the essence of these musical magicians as they grace the stage with their angelic presence. In a quaint church choir nestled in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, these talented individuals come together to uplift spirits and transport souls to higher realms. Their melodic offerings echo through stained glass windows, filling hearts with serenity and joy. Just like at Crufts 2018, where dogs showcase their prowess on stage, choristers too display their vocal prowess. With each note sung from deep within their souls, they captivate audiences and leave them spellbound. Travel back in time to May Morning on Magdalen Tower between 1888-1890. William Holman Hunt's creation immortalizes this cherished tradition when choristers herald the arrival of spring atop Oxford's iconic tower. The smile on their faces radiates trustworthiness; it is an invitation to embrace the beauty they bring forth. Henry Purcell's chromolitho portrait reminds us of his genius compositions that have stood the test of time. His melodies are etched into our collective memory forever thanks to dedicated choristers who breathe life into every note. Sir Arthur Sullivan himself was once a young chorister captured in black and white photography. This glimpse into his early days reveals how he honed his craft before becoming one half of Gilbert and Sullivan - a legendary duo whose operettas still delight audiences today. Another esteemed composer depicted in vibrant chromolitho is Sir William Sterndale Bennett. His music lives on through generations of choristers who continue to interpret his works with passion and precision. As we delve deeper into this captivating world, we encounter angels singing from heavenly heights during the Journey of the Magi cycle in the chapel.