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Line 25: − + − === Choir ===+ − Magdalen is one of the three Choral Foundations in Oxford, meaning that the formation of the choir was part of the statutes of the college, the other two choral foundations being [[New College, Oxford|New College]] and [[Christ Church, Oxford|Christ Church]]. − − The choir consists of twelve Academical Clerks who are students at the College, and sixteen boys aged seven to fourteen, all of whom have scholarships at [[Magdalen College School]]. The school was originally founded for this express purpose but has long since become an independent public school. − − The choristers' day begins at 7:30, with an early morning practice before school. There is further practice immediately after school, followed by Choral Evening Prayer (during the week) or Choral Evensong (weekends) six nights a week, in term; the Monday service is sung by the boys only, and the Friday service only by the Academical Clerks. On Saturdays there is an afternoon practice, while on Sundays there is a practice at 09:30 followed by Eucharist, then a further afternoon practice followed by Evensong which ends at 7pm. Most of the boys thus have a longer working day, and a busier weekend, than their parents. − − The Choir has numerous College duties as well as a recording and touring schedule. Traditionally the Choir sings at College Gaudies and at other special events throughout the year, as well as performing on social occasions such as Carols by Candlelight before Christmas and the famous [[May Morning]]. On this occasion the Choir sings madrigals at 6am from the top of the college bell-tower to the assembled mass of students and townsfolk celebrating in the streets below. − − In its long history the choir has had many well known organists, such as [[Daniel Purcell]], [[Sir John Stainer]] and [[Bernard Rose]], while past Organ Scholars include [[Dudley Moore]], and past Academical Clerks include Sir [[Harry Christophers]] (founder and director of The Sixteen) and [[Robin Blaze]]. − − The choir records regularly and In 2005 was nominated for a prestigious [[Grammy Award]] for its [[Compact disc|CD]], ''With a Merrie Noyse'', of music by [[Orlando Gibbons]]. Other recent works include the BBC's [[Blue Planet]] and Paul McCartney's classical piece [[Ecce Cor Meum]]. − − The current Informator Choristarum (the master and conductor of the choir) is the composer [[Grayston Ives|Bill Ives]], possibly better known as a former King's Singer. A disc of his music, ''Listen Sweet Dove'', is amongst the choir's latest releases.
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==Cambridge University==
==Cambridge University==
'''Magdalene College''' was founded in 1428 as a [[Benedictine]] hostel, in time coming to be known as [[Buckingham College, Cambridge|Buckingham College]], before being refounded in 1542 as the College of St [[Mary Magdalene]], a constituent college of the [[University of Cambridge]]. The refoundation was largely the work of Sir [[Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden|Thomas Audley]], [[Lord Chancellor]] under [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]]. Audley also gave the College its motto: 'garde ta foy' - keep your faith. Audley's successors in the Mastership and as benefactors of the College were however prone to dire ends; several benefactors were arraigned at various stages on charges of high treason and executed.
'''Magdalene College''' was founded in 1428 as a [[Benedictine]] hostel, in time coming to be known as [[Buckingham College, Cambridge|Buckingham College]], before being refounded in 1542 as the College of St [[Mary Magdalene]], a constituent college of the [[University of Cambridge]]. The refoundation was largely the work of Sir [[Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden|Thomas Audley]], [[Lord Chancellor]] under [[Henry VIII of England|Henry VIII]]. Audley also gave the College its motto: 'garde ta foy' - keep your faith. Audley's successors in the Mastership and as benefactors of the College were however prone to dire ends; several benefactors were arraigned at various stages on charges of high treason and executed.
==Oxford University==
==Oxford University==
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'''Magdalen College''' pronounced "maudlin" is one of the [[Colleges of the University of Oxford|constituent colleges]] of the [[University of Oxford]] in [[England]]. It is also one of the wealthiest, with, in 2003, an estimated [[financial endowment]] of £116 million.
'''Magdalen College''' pronounced "maudlin" is one of the [[Colleges of the University of Oxford|constituent colleges]] of the [[University of Oxford]] in [[England]]. It is also one of the wealthiest, with, in 2003, an estimated [[financial endowment]] of £116 million.
The college has a number of other quads. St John's Quad is the first on entering the college, and includes the Outdoor Pulpit. There is Chaplain's Quad, which runs along the side of the Chapel and Hall, to the foot of the [[Magdalen Tower|Great Tower]]. St Swithun's Quad and Longwall Quad (which contains the Library) date from the late 19th and early 20th century, and make up the south west corner of the college. The Grove Buildings are the newest (built in the 1990s), and are built in a traditional style.
The college has a number of other quads. St John's Quad is the first on entering the college, and includes the Outdoor Pulpit. There is Chaplain's Quad, which runs along the side of the Chapel and Hall, to the foot of the [[Magdalen Tower|Great Tower]]. St Swithun's Quad and Longwall Quad (which contains the Library) date from the late 19th and early 20th century, and make up the south west corner of the college. The Grove Buildings are the newest (built in the 1990s), and are built in a traditional style.
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