A Way to Have a Say: CMP Music Forum
Do you want to have a say on the future of music at Cambridge University? Then apply for the CMP’s new Music Forum!
Advanced Popular Performance Scheme (APPS)
The Advanced Popular Performance Scheme (APPS) promotes excellence in popular music by supporting student bands and vocalists with professional coaching and performance opportunities.
Auditions: Orchestral
Auditions are now open for the Cambridge University Orchestra, Cambridge University Wind Orchestra, Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra and more!
Cadenza
Cadenza is a mixed a cappella group, performing in both Cambridge and further afield to critical acclaim.
Cambridge Alternative Music Society
A music appreciation group for fans of less mainstream music of all types.
Cambridge Gamelan Society
The Cambridge Gamelan Society performs traditional and contemporary Javanese gamelan music.
Cambridge Graduate Orchestra
Bringing together graduate musicians to provide a sociable environment in which to rehearse and meet other like-minded musicians.
Cambridge University Brass Band (CUBB)
CUBB is a student-run brass band with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Cambridge University Chamber Choir (CUCC)
Bringing together the best student singers to perform complex and diverse chamber repertoire.
Cambridge University Chinese Orchestra (CUCOS)
CUCOS aims to give a new musical perspective to communities in the UK by sharing oriental music.
Cambridge University Collegium Musicum (CUCM)
Collegium Musicum is a vibrant ensemble giving students the rare opportunity to perform on period instruments and learn historical performance techniques.
Cambridge University Experimental Music Ensemble (CueMe)
Performances through a fresh approach to the classics of the repertoire.
Cambridge University Flute Choir
A space for flautists of all abilities to join and have fun making music together!
Cambridge University Hip-Hop Society (CUHHS)
For aspiring rappers, singers, instrumentalists, and music appreciators alike.
Cambridge University Indian Classical Music Society (CU ICMSoc)
A society for the performance of Indian classical music.
Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra (CUJO)
The University's premier jazz ensemble!
Cambridge University Jazz Society (JazzSoc)
A space for all lovers of jazz music.
Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society
The University's premier society for musical theatre enthusiasts, putting on a variety of different performances, ranging from information cabaret-style 'Bar Nights' to fully staged musicals.
Cambridge University New Music Group
Giving students the opportunity to perform twentieth and twenty-first century classical music.
Cambridge University Opera Society (CUOS)
Stages a wide variety of student operatic productions in a number of different venues around Cambridge, putting on productions at least once a term.
Cambridge University Orchestra (CUO)
The University's flagship orchestra for the top student orchestral musicians, performing with world-class professional conductors.
Cambridge University Recorder Ensemble
For recorder players of all levels, exploring music of all genres!
Cambridge University Samulnori Society
Providing opportunities to learn and perform Samulnori repertoire with expert practitioners from all over the world.
Cambridge University Show Choir
Cambridge's all-singing, all-dancing choir!
Cambridge University Steel Pan Society (CUSPS)
Teaching absolute beginners how to play the steel pan from scratch, as well as welcoming musicians with a background in playing the pans!
Cambridge University Symphony Chorus (CUSC)
Singing big works in big buildings! A busy and vibrant choir of approximately 120 members from across the University and wider Cambridge community.
Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra (CUSO)
A high-level student-run symphony orchestra made up of University of Cambridge students from all colleges and subjects.
Cambridge University Wind Orchestra
A friendly, high standard ensemble that performs a variety of Wind Orchestra repertoire.
Cheap Date
A student band delivering bass driven up-beat tunes and popular covers.
Clare Hall Choir
A relaxed, enjoyable and accessible choir in Clare Hall.
Clare Sound
Providing event technical services to both student and private events taking place in Cambridge.
Colonel Spanky’s Love Ensemble
Certified bangers with a twist of funk played by a 10-piece brass-obsessed student and alumni collective.
Concerto Competition
A Concerto Competition for excellent University instrumentalists.
Conducting Competition
A Conducting Competition for excellent University conductors.
Daniel Daley Sextet
A versatile student group, playing a range of genres. Winner of the 2023 CMP Take it to the Bridge Contest.
DJ Classes
Learn the art of DJing with the Centre for Music Performance's new DJ Classes!
Emma Big Band
Emmanuel College Music Society's non-auditioned big band.
Emma Chorus
A relaxed and welcoming, non-auditioned ensemble at Emmanuel College.
Emma Jazz
An Emmanuel-based (but open to everyone) jazz band that plays mainly jazz and funk tunes with some pop arrangements and classic vocal numbers thrown in too!
Fitz Swing
Cambridge University's longest-running big band based in Fitzwilliam College.
FlashBand
FlashBand can connect you to like-minded musicians and help you make your own band!
Guitar Lessons
A brand-new initiative offering individual and group guitar lessons for students of the University of Cambridge.
Hook, Line and Lyric
A songwriting competition in partnership between Jesus College, Cambridge, and the Centre for Music Performance.
Hot Content
A popular 10 piece pop-funk student band.
Hughes Hall Choir
The non-auditioned choir of Hughes Hall.
Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme (IAS)
Enabling students to participate in high-quality chamber music at the University, open to undergraduates and graduates at all Colleges.
Inter Alios
Read more about Inter Alios
Jesus College Choir
Read more about the Choirs of Jesus College
King’s Voices
Read more about King's Voices
Kitchen Sync
A pop covers band based in Cambridge.
Laura, Lie
A Cambridge student band specialising in rock and pop hits.
Live Sound Mixing Classes
Develop your skills in live sound mixing
Magdalene College Choir
Read more about Magdalene College Choir
Masterclasses
An inspiring and ambitious programme of masterclasses, workshops and events across multiple genres.
Music Production Classes
Do you want to produce and release your own music? Check out our music production classes!
Musicians’ wellbeing classes
Wellbeing sessions for musicians, including Yoga, Alexander Technique, and breath-work.
Notorious
Notorious is Cambridge's leading upper voices a Cappella group. f.k.a. Sidney SusSex Pistols.
Quasar
A student band blending Hip-Hop and jazz.
Reed Only
A versatile Sax Quartet.
Robinson College Music Society
Read more about Robinson College Music Society
SECCO (Sidney, Emma, Corpus Christi Orchestra)
Sidney Sussex, Emmanuel and Corpus Christi (SECCO) is a cross-college, non-auditioned orchestra.
Selwyn College Chapel Choir
Read more about Selwyn College Chapel Choir
Selwyn College Music Society
Read more about Selwyn College Music Society
Soft Crunchy Landing
The softest, crunchiest, landiest funk band Cambridge has ever seen.
Songwriting Classes
Unlock your creative potential with Songwriting Classes!
St Catharine’s College Choir
Read more about St Catharine's College Choir
St Catharine’s College Music Society
Read more about St Catharine's College Music Society
St Edmund’s Chapel Schola
Read more about St Edmund's Chapel Schola
St Edmund’s College Chapel Choir
Read more about St Edmund's College Chapel Choir
St John’s College Music Society
Read more about St John's College Music Society
St John’s Voices
Read more about St John's Voices
Stubborn Youth Football Club
A Cambridge student funk band.
Take it to the Bridge
Have you imagined yourself on the same stage as the likes of Lionel Richie, Kool and the Gang, or Sophie Ellis-Bextor? A student band competition run in partnership with the Cambridge Club Festival.
The ACS Compozers
Promoting and inspiring music-making among African and Caribbean students.
The Chapel Choir of Downing College
Read more about the Chapel Choir of Downing College
The Chapel Choir of Emmanuel College
Read more about the The Chapel Choir of Emmanuel College
The Chapel Choir of Robinson College
Read more about the Chapel Choir of Robinson College
The Charter Choir of Homerton College
Read more about the Charter Choir of Homerton College
The Choir of Christ’s College
Read more about the Choir of Christ's College
The Choir of Clare College
Read more about the Choir of Clare College
The Choir of Corpus Christi College
Read more about the Choir of Corpus Christi College
The Choir of Girton College
Read more about the Choir of Girton College
The Choir of Gonville & Caius College
Read more about the Choir of Gonville & Caius College
The Choir of King’s College
Read more about the Choir of King's College, Cambridge
The Choir of Peterhouse College
Read more about the Choir of Peterhouse College
The Choir of Queens’ College
Read more about the Choir of Queens' College
The Choir of Sidney Sussex College
Read more about the Choir of Sidney Sussex College
The Choir of St John’s College
Read more about the Choir of St John's College
The Choir of Trinity College
Read more about the Choir of Trinity College
The Choirs of Pembroke College
Read more about the Choirs of Pembroke College
The Fitzwilliam College Chapel Choir
Read more about The Fitzwilliam College Chapel Choir
The Joseph Septet
A contemporary jazz septet led by drummer, Noam Solomons-Wise.
Trinity College Music Society
Find out more about Trinity College Music Society
Trinity Hall Chapel Choir
Read more about Trinity Hall Chapel Choir
Trinity Hall Music Society
Read more about Trinity Hall Music Society
Trumpington Street Orchestra
Giving student musicians of all abilities from all over Cambridge an opportunity to experience playing in an orchestra.
University Lieder Scheme
Providing coaching to the most promising Lieder singers and accompanists in the University.
University of Cambridge Concert Band
A large student-run, non-audition band for wind and brass instruments.
University of Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra
A non-audition orchestra, welcoming all skill levels.
UniVox Pop Choir
UniVox is the CMP's non-auditioned pop choir that rehearses every Wednesday during term.
Voices of Newnham
An a cappella group which performs at all the college concerts, as well as at special events throughout the year.
Wolfson Chamber Singers
Read more about Wolfson Chamber Singers
Wolfson College Choir
Read more about Wolfson College Choir
Wolfson College Music Society
Read more about Wolfson College Music Society
