When William of Wykeham founded Winchester College, he provided for 16 boys under age 12 to sing in the Choirs.
The lower parts of Chapel Choir are sung by senior boys from the school, some of whom were previously Quiristers.
Previous directors include David Hurley (2017–2018), Malcolm Archer (2007–2017), Christopher Tolley (1992–2007), Julian Smith (1977–1992) and Raymond Humphrey (1970–1977).
Cathedral musicians and composers have served as College Organists and Masters of Music over the centuries.
These include Thomas Weelkes, Jeremiah Clarke, Samuel Sebastian Wesley and George Dyson.