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.
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Cambridge University Musical Society Concerts-
Sat 28th November 2009: Mahler's Symphony No.8
19:30, Ely Cathedral
This concert has been made possible through the generous sponsorship of the
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge Music Festival concert:
Mahler's Symphony No.8CUMS I
Cambridge University Chamber Orchestra CUMS Chorus
Cambridge College Choirs Sawston Village College ChoirStephen Cleobury conductor
Naomi Harvey, Raphaela Papadakis, Linda Richardson soprano Louise Crane, Leah Marion-Jones alto
Justin Lavender tenor Paul Carey Jones baritone Roderick Earle bass
Jonathan Lilley organ -
Wed 2nd December 2009: Cambridge University Wind Orchestra
20:00, West Road
Cambridge University Wind Orchestra
Paul Hart Cartoon
Adam Gorb Yiddish Dances
Adam Gorb Metropolis
John Williams Star Wars TrilogyBen Atkinson, Ben Cox conductors
Tickets £8 (£6 concessions), Students £3
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Thu 3rd December 2009: CUMS II performs Elgar, Brahms and a new work by Kim Ashton
20:00, West Road
CUMS II performs Elgar, Brahms and a new work by Kim Ashton
Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.4
Kim Ashton Bassoon Concerto (world première)
Brahms Symphony No.4James Henshaw, Chloe Wennersten conductors
Nina Ashton bassoonTickets £8 (£6 concessions), Students £3

