"200+ Years of ‘Beautiful Music’: The Chapel Singers, Trinity’s Oldest Student Group, Still Making Music and Memories"
The Chapel Singers are featured in the spring 2026 edition of The Trinity Reporter . Click the link below to read the full story.
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The Chapel Singers
Trinity College's oldest student organization and musical ensemble, founded in 1825.
The Chapel Singers sing at Chapel services and major college occasions, perform concerts, and make recordings. They also sing at the popular Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, as well as at services of Choral Evensong on selected Wednesdays throughout the semester.
Membership is comprised of undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds and academic disciplines who enjoy studying and performing challenging choral music.
Since 2017, The Chapel Singers is directed by Christopher Houlihan ’09, John Rose Distinguished College Organist, Director of Chapel Music, and Artist-in-Residence.
Student Leadership 2025-26
Zarina Stone ’26, president
Grace Fangmann ’26, vice-president
Nicholas Cimillo ’26, secretary
Nicholas Keim ’26, treasurer
The Bicentennial Album
Featuring music by Trinity composers past and present, “The Bicentennial Album” celebrates two hundred years of choral music at Trinity College.
Performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Alumni, students, parents, and friends gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Monday, April 28, 2025 to celebrate the All In campaign for Trinity College, featuring incredible performances by The Chapel Singers and singer-songwriter Rachel Platten ’03.
Music of Hope and Love
The choir’s spring 2026 concert will feature music by C.V. Stanford, Jonathan Dove, Margaret Bonds, and Andrea Ramsey.
Instagram Updates
Follow @thechapelsingers on Instagram for the latest information about the group’s work and performances.
Become a Chapel Singer
Auditions are held at the start of each academic year.
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The Chapel Singers
Christopher Houlihan '09, director
The Chapel
