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About Music Society

About us:

We are the UoP Music Society! We comprise of 4 different ensembles that run Monday-Thursday. Within our rehearsals, we welcome students, staff and members of the community, and aim to provide a welcoming environment for all. 

Ensembles:

Big Band

  • Big Band is held on Mondays at the White Swan Building (WSB), Studio 5 from 18:00-20:00
  • The band plays jazz, funk, soul and blues, playing at various venues (including pubs!), as well as concerts and balls throughout the year
  • Consists of saxophones, various brass, keys, rhythm and vocalists
  • Improvisation skills are very useful!

Concert Band
 

  • Concert band is held on Tuesdays at the WSB, Studio 5 from 18:00-20:00
  • Plays a variety of modern songs and classics, from the stage and screen, pop songs and folk
  • A range of concerts throughout the year

Choir

  • The choir is held on Wednesdays in Eldon 1.1
  • The student choir is from 16:30-17:30, and the main choir is from 17:30-19:30
  • Performs an assortment of pieces throughout history

Orchestra

  • Orchestra is held on Thursdays at the WSB, Studio 5 from 18:00-20:00
  • Plays a mixture of Classical, Baroque, Romantic and 20th Century Music with around 3 concerts a year


Private Lessons:

  • If you are interested in learning to play an instrument don't hesitate to email: music@port.ac.uk 
  • Private lessons are NOT included in the membership fee as they are coordinated externally.

 

Membership for the Society costs £10 for the year with a £30 facilities charge. You can pay for the membership below!

 

For more information; find and join our ensemble Facebook groups on our linktree, as well as our other socials:

https://linktr.ee/uopmusicsociety

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Full Membership

Full Annual Society Membership until 1 August, 2024

Expires on 1 August 2024

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