Schola is proud of its links to our patrons, who have agreed to be publicly associated with the choir and its activities.

Patrons of Schola Cantorum

John Mark Ainsley OBE
Renowned tenor soloist and former member of the choir

Dame Liz Forgan DBE
Former member of the choir, and Chair of Arts Council England

László Heltay (1930-2019)
Founder of the choir

Dame Emma Kirkby DBE
Renowned soprano soloist and former member of the choir

Stephen Maddock OBE
Chief Executive of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and former member of the choir

Andrew Parrott
Renowned Conductor of the Taverner Consort and Players. Former conductor of the choir

Christine Rice
Renowned mezzo soprano and former member of the choir

Roderick Williams OBE
Renowned baritone soloist and composer, whose works the choir often perform
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"Schola Cantorum was a vital part of my life at Oxford; it was thrilling to sing such a huge range of music with students from across the faculties, to take part in recordings and festivals across the UK, and even to sing abroad. Many of my friends from the choir have remained so for life and now, wherever I perform, I still look for that same spark of musical companionship."

Dame Emma Kirkby
Choir member 1967-1971