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The Choir of Trinity College Kandy

Beginnings of the Choir  

The Trinity College Choir records its beginnings in 1872 with Mr. Clement Edwards as the founder Choir Master, being one of the four teaching staff of Rev. Collins. As a school founded on Christian values and traditions, Christian worship played a vital role with the Choir leading the singing at morning services at the Holy Trinity Church. These beginnings developed to a rich choral tradition over the years that extended to operettas, public performances, broadcasts and digital productions.  

Vision and Mission  

The Choir’s mission is to lead the witness of worship at Trinity and to inspire others to appreciate the spirit of music throughout the school and in the community locally and globally. The vision it drives towards is the formation of young lives to grow goodness and camaraderie while striving towards excellence as Choristers and exemplary citizens.  

Choral Tradition and Structure  

The choral traditions of the choir span the musical periods from medieval to modern. The performances cover the spectrum of genres from classical to jazz. It is structured as an 8-part choir of SATB, due to its significant amount of a cappella singing, consisting of boys aged nine to nineteen.  

Annual Renditions 

While the role of the choir is a weekly engagement throughout the years, there are three traditional public events for every term. Every year people flock to the Chapel for ‘A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols’ in the 3rd Term, and ‘The Cross and Triumph of Christ’ in the 1st Term. A concert of secular music ‘Mind Your Music’ is held in the Main Hall in the 2nd Term. In addition, various other performances take place in collaboration with other choirs and musicians.  

The Leadership  

A Chorister is appointed annually as the Choir Leader with few other Choristers as committeemen. The Choirmaster and the accompanist are the staff members of the Choir.  

Get in contact with the Trinity College Choir

For any questions or inquiries, the Choir invites you to reach out via email.

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CHOIR NEWS

The story of Major Gordon Burrows

The story of Major Gordon Burrows

“Many believe he was an officer who stumbled upon the halls of this school. On the contrary, he knew where he was going; he was on his way to a

April 23, 2021
Installation Service of the Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB

Installation Service of the Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB

In 1924, when Rev. J. Mcleod Campbell was installed as the Principal of Trinity, there was a ceremonial procession around the Kandy town. Such is the importance of the Installation

September 27, 2020
Barnabas Alexander – A legend in his own time

Barnabas Alexander – A legend in his own time

It seems to be the natural thing that we remember the lives of people on their deaths or memorials. Ten years have gone by since the death of Mr Barnabas

December 9, 2019
Trinity College Carol Service – The Story

Trinity College Carol Service – The Story

The spirit of sharing at Christmas The Carol Service of Trinity College, Kandy is an event much looked forward to by many every year. The story of the Carol Service,

November 26, 2019
Event Review: ‘A Cultural Evening at Trinity College’

Event Review: ‘A Cultural Evening at Trinity College’

Following their spectacular win at the Inter school Shakespeare Championship earlier this month, the Trinity College Literary Association (TCLA) returned to Kandy to perform for their home crowd alongside several

October 24, 2019
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