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Founded in 1976 as a madrigal choir, the Arcadian Singers are made up of 24 people, mainly consisting of students and staff from Oxford University. We perform at least one concert a term in Oxford and also participate in a number of other musical ventures both in and outside the city. Over the years we have recorded two successful CDs, broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and toured yearly.
As well as performing in the many churches and college chapels of Oxford, we have sung services at St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, and since 1991 have been invited to act as the ‘choir in residence’ during the Easter Triduum at Ampleforth Abbey. We sing a diverse array of music, ranging from Byrd, Palestrina and Bach to Tippett, Pärt and Barber. You can get an idea of recent repertoire by checking past concerts on our events page! |
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Conductor 2016/17 - James Morley Potter
James Morley Potter is a conductor and singer based in Oxford. Since graduating from The Queen's College, Oxford, where he held the Maurice Pearton Choral Scholarship, he has developed a wide portfolio of musical work encompassing performance, editing, and writing.
Currently Director of Music at All Saints' Church, Headington, James' other conducting has included serving as Master of the Music at Pusey House Chapel, conducting Oxford Opera's production of Handel's Hercules, and work with the Oxford Bach Soloists and the Choir of St Michael at the North Gate. He also founded and continues to direct Fratres, a chamber choir. Masterclasses have included John Traill (Oxford University) and Simon Carrington (Yale).
James is also active as a professional singer, studying with William Purefoy. He has sung as a Lay Clerk in the world-renowned choirs of Christ Church Cathedral and Magdalen College, Oxford, performing on numerous recordings, radio broadcasts, and tours as far afield as China and the USA. Additionally he has undertaken solo and consort work for a variety of professional consorts and choral societies. Other highlights include appearing as a singer in ITV's Lewis and on the soundtrack of Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince.
He also pursues musical writing and editing, regularly contributing programme notes for ensembles including The Tallis Scholars and The Cardinall's Musick.
Currently Director of Music at All Saints' Church, Headington, James' other conducting has included serving as Master of the Music at Pusey House Chapel, conducting Oxford Opera's production of Handel's Hercules, and work with the Oxford Bach Soloists and the Choir of St Michael at the North Gate. He also founded and continues to direct Fratres, a chamber choir. Masterclasses have included John Traill (Oxford University) and Simon Carrington (Yale).
James is also active as a professional singer, studying with William Purefoy. He has sung as a Lay Clerk in the world-renowned choirs of Christ Church Cathedral and Magdalen College, Oxford, performing on numerous recordings, radio broadcasts, and tours as far afield as China and the USA. Additionally he has undertaken solo and consort work for a variety of professional consorts and choral societies. Other highlights include appearing as a singer in ITV's Lewis and on the soundtrack of Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince.
He also pursues musical writing and editing, regularly contributing programme notes for ensembles including The Tallis Scholars and The Cardinall's Musick.
Choir Committee Members, 2016/17
Manager: Eleanor Roda
Secretary: Philip Dittmann
Treasurer: Matthew Woolley
Marketing Manager: Miranda Davies
Librarian: Ali Ward
Social Secretary: Adele Curness
Secretary: Philip Dittmann
Treasurer: Matthew Woolley
Marketing Manager: Miranda Davies
Librarian: Ali Ward
Social Secretary: Adele Curness
