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!

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...

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Cadenza

Cadenza is a mixed a cappella group, performing in both Cambridge and further afield to critical acclaim.

Cambridge Gamelan Society

The Cambridge Gamelan Society performs traditional and contemporary Javanese gamelan music.

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Cambridge University Brass Band (CUBB)

CUBB is a student-run brass band with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Cambridge University Chinese Orchestra (CUCOS)

CUCOS aims to give a new musical perspective to communities in the UK by sharing oriental music.

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!

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Cambridge University Hip-Hop Society (CUHHS)

For aspiring rappers, singers, instrumentalists, and music appreciators alike.

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Cambridge University Indian Classical Music Society (CU ICMSoc)

A society for the performance of Indian classical music.

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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.

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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 Recorder Ensemble

For recorder players of all levels, exploring music of all genres!

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Cambridge University Samulnori Society

Providing opportunities to learn and perform Samulnori repertoire with expert practitioners from all over the world.

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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 Symphony Orchestra (CUSO)

A high-level student-run symphony orchestra made up of University of Cambridge students from all colleges and subjects.

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Cambridge University Wind Orchestra

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

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.

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Clare Sound

Providing event technical services to both student and private events taking place in Cambridge.

DJ Classes

Learn the art of DJing with the Centre for Music Performance's new DJ Classes!

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Emma Big Band

Emmanuel College Music Society's non-auditioned big band.

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Emma Chorus

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

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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!

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.

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Inter Alios

Read more about Inter Alios

Live Sound Mixing Classes

Develop your skills in live sound mixing

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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.

Music Production Classes

Do you want to produce and release your own music? Check out our music production classes!

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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.

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. 

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SECCO (Sidney, Emma, Corpus Christi Orchestra)

Sidney Sussex, Emmanuel and Corpus Christi (SECCO) is a cross-college, non-auditioned orchestra.

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Songwriting Classes

Unlock your creative potential with Songwriting Classes!

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St Edmund’s College Chapel Choir

Read more about St Edmund's College Chapel Choir

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....

Trumpington Street Orchestra

Giving student musicians of all abilities from all over Cambridge an opportunity to experience playing in an orchestra.

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University of Cambridge Concert Band

A large student-run, non-audition band for wind and brass instruments.

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University of Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra

A non-audition orchestra, welcoming all skill levels.

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Voices of Newnham

An a cappella group which performs at all the college concerts, as well as at special events throughout the year.

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Wolfson College Choir

Read more about Wolfson College Choir