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 £20 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