CUMS Chorus: Introduction
Would you like a rare opportunity to sing some of the most dramatic, passionate, beautiful choral music ever written with one of the world's great orchestras in some of the most stunning venues in the UK and abroad?
CUMS Chorus is East Anglia's most ambitious choral society. It is open to members of the University and local residents. The Chorus performs with the world-renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, as well as CUMS I and Prime Brass, in venues including King's College Chapel and the Royal Albert Hall.
Key Points
- We rehearse every Thursday evening in central Cambridge at St. Andrew's Street Baptist Church.
- The 2009-10 Chorus Calendar can be downloaded as a PDF here
- Our chorus director is Stephen Cleobury (Director of Music of King's College Choir).
- Entry to the CUMS Chorus is by a short, straightforward audition. Everyone in the Chorus is approachable and friendly and the audition is nothing to be nervous about: enthusiasm and commitment are the most important things. There is an Open Rehearsal on the first rehearsal of term. Do come along!
If you have any questions please contact the Chorus Manager, Caroline Goulder carolinegoulder@hotmail.com
Other links
- Who's Who in the running of the chorus.
- Chorus Calendar & rehearsal schedule for the 2009-2010 season including our Autumn concert Mahler Symphony No. 8, and the Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
- Tuscany Tour 2009 - a report from our fantastic tour back in August.