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Read more at: Winners announced in Cambridge songwriting contest

Winners announced in Cambridge songwriting contest

14 March 2023

The winners of a competition designed to spotlight up-and-coming Cambridge songwriters have been unveiled. The Centre for Music Performance partnered with Jesus College to launch Hook, Line and Lyric @ Jesus - a new competition giving aspiring student songwriters in the city a new outlet and a platform. Entrants’ songs...

Read more at: The CMP awards two Assistant Conductorships for the 2023-24 season
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The CMP awards two Assistant Conductorships for the 2023-24 season

2 March 2023

Following the 2022-23 Conducting Competition , the CMP are pleased to announce the awarding of two Assistant Conductorships for the 2023-24 season, to Ed Gertler (Clare) and Daphne Delfas (Clare).

Read more at: Concerto Competition 2022-23 Results
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Concerto Competition 2022-23 Results

28 February 2023

We are delighted to announce the winner of the Cambridge University Concerto Competition 2022-23 as Madeleine Brown (piano), with Jenny Ryan (oboe) as the runner-up and Calvin Leung (piano) as highly commended.

Read more at: Lent Term Contemporary Music: CMP Events Preview

Lent Term Contemporary Music: CMP Events Preview

18 January 2023

Gig Nights: Our Gig Night Series is back for Lent Term! The first event will feature the Daniel Daley Sextet and Quasar, bringing you a night filled with Jazz, Hip-Hop and Soul classics. DDS are a versatile group who play everything from Miles Davis and Erykah Badu to Louis Cole and Carly Rae Jepson. With a dynamic setlist...

Read more at: NEW Songwriting Workshop Series

NEW Songwriting Workshop Series

17 January 2023

We're delighted to announce that we're launching a new songwriting workshop series for this term. The series will feature three sessions on acoustic, jazz, and hip-hop songwriting techniques, led by professional musicians Polly Paulusma, Sahra Gure, and Stush respectively. The sessions will take place on Monday evenings...

Read more at: New Classical Opportunities - Lent Term open rehearsals and auditions

New Classical Opportunities - Lent Term open rehearsals and auditions

16 January 2023

We have vacancies in Cambridge University Sinfonia (CUS) and Cambridge University Wind Orchestra (CUWO) for most instruments. If you missed out on the opportunity to get involved last term, here is your chance to join a sociable and high-quality ensemble with weekly rehearsals to fit your busy schedule. For both ensembles...

Read more at: Lent Term Contemporary Music: Societies Preview

Lent Term Contemporary Music: Societies Preview

16 January 2023

Alternative Music Society The Cambridge University Alternative Music Society are hosting several events this term, starting with a week 1 social and including various karaoke, indie and band nights. All event information will be posted to their Facebook group , and on their main pages. DJ Society The DJ Society have a busy...

Read more at: Cambridge University Concerto Competition 2023
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Cambridge University Concerto Competition 2023

13 January 2023

The Centre for Music Performance is delighted to announce that applications for this year's Concerto Competition are now open. In this prestigious competition, soloists compete for the chance to perform a concerto with one of the University orchestras in the 2023-24 season. The application deadline is Friday 27 January...

Read more at: Cambridge University Conducting Competition 2023
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Cambridge University Conducting Competition 2023

12 January 2023

The Centre for Music Performance is delighted to announce that applications for this year's Conducting Competition are now open. This competition gives students the opportunity to learn from professional conductors and to conduct a student ensemble during the academic year 2023-24. The application deadline is Friday 27...

Read more at: Take it to the Bridge

Take it to the Bridge

14 November 2022

We're delighted to be launching Take it to the Bridge, a new band competition in partnership with the Cambridge Club Festival. Registration will open at 12 noon on Tuesday 15th November, and auditions will take place on Friday 25th November at Clare College. Please visit the competition homepage for full entry requirements...

 

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