Welcome to the Cambridge University Musical Society
With a Chorus and three orchestras covering a range of musical standards and styles, CUMS caters for a diverse group of over 400 performing members. The Society includes many of the University's most talented musicians who are drawn by our 166-year tradition of excellence and our challenging concert programmes.
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CUMS
One of the most distinguished university musical societies in the world.
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CUMS I
Cambridge's flagship symphony orchestra. Performs with distinguished guest conductors.
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CUMS Chorus
An ambitious choral society; performs with The Philharmonia Orchestra in King's College Chapel and the Royal Albert Hall.
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CUMS II
A friendly, high-achieving symphony orchestra directed by some of Cambridge's finest undergraduate conductors.
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CUWO
The University Wind Orchestra, and undoubtably one of the best in the country.
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Cambridge College Choirs
One of the world's leading large-scale choirs, made up of Cambridge choral scholars.
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Music and Instrument Hire
We have one of the largest collections of percussion of any University, and also extensive orchestral parts available for hire.
Our latest news
CUMS and CUMC plan for the future of music in Cambridge
Tue 12th January 2010
The Cambridge University Musical Society (CUMS) and the Cambridge University Music Club (CUMC) are pleased to announce that merger talks between the two organisations are underway. By joining forces, CUMS and CUMC will create a strong new organisation at the heart of Cambridge's musical life, attracting the world's foremost musical professionals to work with Cambridge students, raising the national and international profile of Cambridge's world-class musical tradition, and preparing Cambridge's finest young musicians for a smooth transition into the world of professional music.
We would value any input which interested members or supporters of CUMS or CUMC might wish to give at this important moment for music at Cambridge. Anyone interested in the issues surrounding this proposal is warmly invited to attend a consultation evening on Monday 18th January at 8pm in the Thirkill Room, Old Court, Clare College. A short presentation outlining the proposal will be followed by an opportunity to discuss the matter in greater depth with Simon Fairclough, Chairman of CUMS, and Andrew Browning, President of CUMC. If you are unable to attend the consultation evening but would like to voice your thoughts, please feel free to contact Simon or Andrew by email.
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Cambridge University Musical Society Concerts-
Sat 6th March 2010: Cambridge University Wind Orchestra in Oxford
19:30, University Church of St Mary's, Oxford
Cambridge University Wind Orchestra in Oxford
Programme to include:
Kenneth Hesketh Masque
Stephen McNeff GhostsCambridge University Wind Orchestra
Oxford University Wind OrchestraBen Cox conductor
Tickets £10 (£5 concessions)
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Tue 9th March 2010: CUMS Chorus with Stephen Cleobury
20:00, Kings Chapel
CUMS Chorus
Programme to include:
Palestrina Stabat Mater
Leighton Crucifix Pro Nobis
Liszt Via CrucisOrgan: Peter Stevens
Tenor: Matthew SandyStephen Cleobury conductor
Tickets £20, £15, £12, Students £5 on the door
Booking: Cambridge Corn Exchange Box Office 01223 357851
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Wed 10th March 2010: CUMS Concert for Schools
13:00, West Road
CUMS Concert for Schools
Cambridge University Wind OrchestraA varied programme aimed at sparking the imagination of children. Music worksheets and teacher guidance notes will be provided.
Open to school parties by invitation - if your school would like to attend, please contact Rachel Croft at rsc37@cam.ac.uk
Booking: Maggie Heywood 01223 365110
Online booking: Link
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