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The Organs

The musical life of our Chapel is enriched by several fine instruments, including three organs.

The Sutton Organ

The oldest organ, located closest to the altar, dates originally from the mid 19th century and was given to the College by Sir John Sutton. The designs on the panels are by Pugin. This organ was the principal organ for the Chapel until a new instrument was installed by Noel Mander in 1971. The Sutton Organ has recently been restored to its original 1849 state by William Drake.

The Hudleston Organ

In 2007, the Mander organ which had served the Chapel since 1971 was replaced by a new instrument of 33 stops following a generous donation from Mr James Hudleston. The first instrument in the UK to be built by Orgelbau Kuhn, Switzerland’s leading organ builders, the Hudleston Organ was designed for use in daily worship in the Chapel as well as for recitals and teaching.

The Rawlinson Chamber Organ

In 2010 Mr Charles Rawlinson commissioned a three-stop chamber organ by Kenneth Tickell of Northampton. This is known as the Rawlinson Chamber Organ.

All three organs are regularly used for services and concerts in the Chapel. The College has three resident organists in the Director of Music and the two Organ Scholars, and other members of the College occasionally give recitals along with visiting musicians.

Other instruments

The Chapel also houses a polished black 2006 Steinway concert grand piano and a harpsichord built by Bruce Kennedy in 2012 after a model by Christian Zell dating from 1741. The harpsichord soundboard features a painting of the College Crest. Both instruments were the gift of Professor Stephen Heath.

Hear from our people

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    Ben

    Choral Scholar

    I’ve had an amazing time singing at Jesus over my four years in College. It’s been an absolutely central part of my university experience, and has helped me grow as a student, a musician, and a person. The Chapel and Choir community is friendly, supportive, and diverse, and the high musical standard means that singing at Jesus is the perfect balance of challenging and rewarding. It’s a great way to be really involved with college life, from matriculation evensong at the start of the year to graduation at the end...

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    Luis

    Chapel clerk

    My time in Cambridge has been full of exciting moments, good memories, and amazing people. When I first embarked on postgraduate studies, I never imagined I would be becoming part of the Chapel community at °µÍø½ûÇø. However, after my first attendance to an evensong I decided I wanted to take an active role in what for me was a complete new experience; even when I had always been an active member of my church back at home, °µÍø½ûÇø Chapel was an enthralling environment in which other people like...

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    Matthew

    Choral Scholar

    Singing at Jesus has been a highlight of my time at university so far, because I have the privilege of singing amazing choral music with other passionate and talented singers. As a member of the College Choir and the Lower Voices, I have the opportunity to sing with our women undergraduates in the College Choir and also with the boy choristers in the Chapel Choir, which offers valuable exposure to some great repertoire. I’ve taken part in some really exciting projects despite COVID disruption, with highlights including three performances of...

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