UCL Music Society runs a range of activities and events for anyone who wants to get involved with music at UCL!
We have an auditioned Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Vocal Group UC8 and A Cappella ensembles, while our Symphony Chorus, Concert Band and String Orchestra are un-auditioned and open to everyone. We hold a variety of concerts and social events throughout the year, including collaborations with other societies. During term two the Chorus and Orchestra join forces to become UCOpera, the most ambitious student opera company in the country, bringing rare works back to the stage.
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Our Ensembles:
Symphony Orchestra | Managers: Anjuli Varma, Xanthe Clothier
UCL's full-size Symphony Orchestra sees the university's finest instrumentalists taking on a broad range of challenging repertoire, presented in two concerts one in Term 1 and a second in Term 2, as well as the annual production of UCOpera in Term 2. The orchestra is reauditioned every year to provide equal opportunity.
Symphony Chorus | Managers: Genevieve Ferrari, Wilfred Bazley
Our largest un-auditioned singing group produces incredibly high quality music despite the wide range of choral experience of its members. Major symphonic works are presented in cooperation with the orchestra, and the group takes part in a complete opera staging in Term 2. All students and staff welcome!
Chamber Choir | Manager: Didi Dergham, Sam Britner
Chamber Choir draws on the finest singers from Music Society to perform to a high standard, producing some very fine performances of both classical and contemporary pieces, putting on 2-3 concerts each year with a wide range of repertoire.
Concert Band | Managers: Amy Whiting, Daniel Wan
Concert Band is entirely un-auditioned, and consists of fun-loving students from all disciplines, and from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and experiences. It is open to any brass, woodwind or percussion player - we would love to see as many as possible come along!
String Orchestra | Managers: Kai Shing, Leonardo Cherin
Our resident, unauditioned String Orchestra provides all of our string players with an excellent opportunity to enjoy a wide range of repertoire in a relaxed and friendly setting.
A Cappella [The Eustones] | Manager: Kim Muñasque, Sarah Wen, Viduna Diyasena
UCL A Cappella (Eustones) is an auditioned only-voices ensemble, performing a wide range of contemporary/pop songs as well as experimenting this year with blending genres. We welcome a diverse range of musical talent including vocalists, beatboxers, songwriters, musical directors and potential choreographers! We aim to foster a supportive, fun environment dedicated to creative experimentation and musical growth. This year, we are determined to make UCL A Cappella it’s absolute best year in its history, and we would love for you to join us on this transformative journey!
UC8 | Manager: Angus Benton Vocal group UC8 is Music Society’s newest ensemble! Taking inspiration from groups VOCES8 & the King’s Singers, this octet performs repertoire from all throughout musical history, right up to Barbershop, Folk arrangements, and other contemporary works. UC8 puts on two high-quality concerts each year, alongside performing and recording for other projects including films, plays, singles, and much much more. Every year, the whole group is reauditioned, so be sure to sign up!
Our memberships (2024/25):
Taster membership (Free) gives access to:
- Taster sessions at the beginning of term
- Our members' newsletter, advertising musical opportunities at UCL
Social membership (£7) gives access to:
- All socials
- Our members' newsletter, advertising musical opportunities at UCL.
- Allows you to be part of a Music Society family
Standard membership (£40) gives access to:
- Everything included in the taster and social memberships
- All 7 musical ensembles (you can join as many as you'd like!)
- All rehearsals and concerts
- Participation in our annual UCOpera
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