Music at MemChu
Concerts have always played a major part in the life of Memorial Church. Organ concerts, choral concerts, non-western concerts have all found a home here, not just for the campus, but for the general community.
The celebrated organs, including the masterpiece by Charles Fisk, have attracted performers from all over the world. Many student groups have performed at the church, and outside groups, including the choirs of St. John's College, Cambridge, Westminster Abbey, the St. Olaf Choir, and so on, have all enjoyed the radiant acoustic that Memorial Church offers.
Concerts are offered in historic Memorial Church throughout the academic year. Please see below for music programs at Memorial Church.
Upcoming Music Events at MemChu
Lunchtime Recitals at MemChu and Communi-Tea
Lunchtime recitals are held during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters on select Wednesdays at noon in Stanford Memorial Church. Come at 12:15 pm to enjoy a musical performance by University Organist Dr. Robert Huw Morgan, followed by light refreshments in the Round Room.
Recitals are open to all and free to attend.
For questions related to the event, please contact stanfordorsl@stanford.edu.
Winter 2026 Schedule
January 14, January 28, February 11, February 25, March 11
Jazz Vespers
All are welcome for an evening of liturgy and jazz music. The Jazz Vespers concert series performs quarterly during the academic year.
Jazz Vespers
When: Winter Quarter
Where: Stanford Memorial Church
Donations
Donations will be accepted electronically using this link or through the QR code below and will support the concert series at Memorial Church. Cash and checks will not be accepted. Gifts of $250 or more will be formally acknowledged by the University. Thank you for your thoughtfulness in giving.
Memorial Church Choir
The Memorial Church Choir performs choral music for Sunday University Public Worship at Stanford Memorial Church, providing the opportunity to explore and perform a wide range of sacred choral music from the Western classical tradition. Special events for the year include the annual Christmas Service of Lessons & Carols.
Memorial Church Choir has rehearsals on MemChu on Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30pm and sings at the 11:00 am Sunday service preceded by a 10:00am warmup.
Contact Dr. Robert Huw Morgan (rhmorgan@stanford.edu) for additional information.
Memorial Church Organs
Memorial Church houses many wonderful organs, which can still be heard at various concerts throughout the year. Most often they are played by Robert Huw Morgan, the University Organist.