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!
Big Band Roulette
Big Band Roulette is the big band with the big twist. The premise is simple. Every gig, we have a completely random band pulled from our pool of talented musicians, along with a brand new setlist, built around a novel...
Cambridge Graduate Orchestra
Bringing together graduate musicians to provide a sociable environment in which to rehearse and meet other like-minded musicians.
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.
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 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 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 Samulnori Society
Providing opportunities to learn and perform Samulnori repertoire with expert practitioners from all over the world.
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.
Choral Awards
24 colleges offer Choral Awards through the Intercollegiate Choral Awards Scheme. You can apply to the scheme once you have received your academic offer to study at Cambridge.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
Popular Music Performer Database
Register yourself on our popular performer act database. Acts registered on the database will be sent performance opportunities from across the university.
Quasar
A student band blending Hip-Hop and jazz.
Reed Only
A versatile Sax Quartet.
Selwyn College Chapel Choir
Read more about Selwyn College Chapel Choir
Soft Crunchy Landing
A Student band performing funky covers.
St Catharine’s College Choir
Read more about St Catharine's College Choir
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
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 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....
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
Trinity Hall Chapel Choir
Read more about Trinity Hall Chapel Choir
University Lieder Scheme
Providing coaching to the most promising Lieder singers and accompanists in the University.
Wolfson Chamber Singers
Read more about Wolfson Chamber Singers
Wolfson College Choir
Read more about Wolfson College Choir
