Classical - Centre for Music Performance

Auditions: Orchestral

Auditions are now open for the Cambridge University Orchestra, Cambridge University Wind Orchestra, Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra and more!

Are you aged 11 – 18? Do you love to sing? The Cam Choral Experience takes place on a weekend in June every year and provides a day of activities designed to give secondary-school students a taste of what singing...

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 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 Concerto Competition

A Concerto Competition for excellent University instrumentalists.

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Cambridge University Conducting Competition

A Conducting Competition for excellent University conductors.

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 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 Symphony Chorus singing in Ely Cathedral

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.

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Cambridge University Wind Orchestra

A friendly, high standard ensemble that performs a variety of Wind Orchestra repertoire.

Clare Hall College, Cambridge Shield Crest

Clare Hall Choir

A relaxed, enjoyable and accessible choir in Clare Hall.

Emma Chorus

A relaxed and welcoming, non-auditioned ensemble at Emmanuel College.

Guitar Lessons

A brand-new initiative offering individual and group guitar lessons for students of the University of Cambridge.

Hughes Hall College, Cambridge Shield Crest

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.

Churchill College, Cambridge and Murray Edwards College, Cambridge Shield Crests side by side

Inter Alios

Jesus College Choir

Read more about the Choirs of Jesus College

King’s Voices

Lucy Cavendish Singers

Founded at Lucy Cavendish College, members include fellows and alumnae of this College as well as of other Cambridge colleges, employees of the University and singers drawn from the wider community.

Magdalene College, Cambridge Shield Crest

Magdalene College Choir

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

St Catharine's College, Cambridge Shield Crest

St Catharine’s College Choir

Read more about St Catharine's College Choir

St Edmund's College, Cambridge Shield Crest

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 Voices

The ACS Compozers

Promoting and inspiring music-making among African and Caribbean students.

The Cambridge Organ Experience

Are you aged 11 – 18? Would you like to try playing the organ? The Cambridge Organ Experience is a FREE day for young musicians aged 11-18 and takes place every year on a Saturday in the May/June half-term holiday....