Parliament Choir | |
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Choir | |
Also known as | UK Parliament Choir Choir of the UK Parliament |
Founded | 2000 |
Founder | Simon Over |
President | Lindsay Hoyle (since 2019) John McFall (since 2021) |
Music director | Simon Over |
Leadership | Mike German (chair) Hugh Merrill (vice-chair) Bernard Jenkin (vice-chair) Mary Macleod (vice-chair) Judith Jolly (treasurer) |
Choirmaster | Nicholas O'Neill |
Headquarters | Palace of Westminster |
Rehearsal space | Chapel of St Mary Undercroft |
Affiliation | Southbank Sinfonia BT Group |
Website | Official website |
The Parliament Choir, also known as the UK Parliament Choir and the Choir of the UK Parliament, is the choir of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Founded by Simon Over with the support of Geoffrey Filkin, Baron Filkin in December 2000, it is made up of members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords and staff who work at Parliament.