Mussoc

String Orchestra

Un-auditioned string orchestra

The University String Orchestra is an un-auditioned ensemble that welcomes members of all abilities to play string music in a friendly environment.  The ensemble practises each Wednesday under the baton of student conductors.  Rehearsals are a fun and relaxed affair, with the half-time biscuit break being an essential ensemble tradition!

String Orchestra plays a range of repertoire which leads to a lunchtime concert at the end of each term.  If you are interested please come along, new members are always welcome!   

The highlights of our recent repetoire include... 

Holst: The St. Paul's Suite

Grieg: The Peer Gynt Suite (Mvt. II)

Herrmann: Psycho Prelude

Rehearsals are: Wednesdays 3 - 5 pm, Djanogly Recital Hall, Music

Coro Sorelle

Un-auditioned female choir

Coro Sorelle, literally 'Chorus of Sisters' is the unaudtitioned female voice choir of the University of Nottingham's Music Society. The choir prides itself on the wide range of repetoire covered.

The highlights of our recent repetoire include... 

Schubert: Der Psalm 23
Gibbon: The Silver Swan
Vivaldi: Gloria

Rehearsals are: Wednesday 1-3pm, Djangoly Recital Hall, Music

Collegium Musicum

Un-auditioned early music ensemble

If you have a soft spot for Baroque and Renaissance music, then this is the ensemble for you!  Collegium Musicum is an informal, un-auditioned early music group.  It provides the perfect opportunity for members to explore a range of repertoire, to experiment with period instruments and to produce authentic performances.  Tuition for the viol was instroduced for the first time last year and is available for the ambitious; those interested should contact the Collegium Musicum manager for further details.  Rehearsals are weekly and lead towards high quality concerts which take place three times a year.

Rehearsals are: Mondays, 5-7pm, Djanogly Recital Hall, Music

Contempo

Un-auditioned contemporary music ensemble

Contempo is MusSoc's contemporary music group.  Members have the opportunity to play an array of extaordinary modern works, many of which are rarely performed.  Contempo is un-auditioned and the concerts are made up of vaired ensembles, assembled specifically for particular works. 

As there is a wealth of music in this genre, Contempo is always open to suggestions for repertoire.  The ensemble also offers composition students the chance to have their works performed in concert, providing members with the opportunity to play something entirely new.

The highlights of our recent repetoire include... 

Berio - Folk Songs
Ives - The Unanswered Question
Reich - Music for Pieces of Wood.

As a project-based group, rehearsals tend to be concentrated in the run up to a concert; as such there is no weekly rehearsal time.

Blueshift

Un-auditioned jazz ensemble

Blue Shift gives players of all standards the opportunity to socialise, play regular gigs and to experience something new.  This ensemble is workshop-based and helps jazz fans to develop their improvisational skills and musical style through performance.  Repertoire ranges from Real Book standards to popular covers.  This term numbers will include Take Five, Lullaby of Birdland, Green Dolphin Street and Straight No Chaser.

The ensemble is un-auditioned (except for the rhythm section) and welcomes musicians of all abilities; no previous jazz experience is necessary.  'Rehearsals' are relaxed and informal, providing Blue Shift members with an opportunity to jam and improvise with fellow jazz-lovers.  Throughout the year we will perform gigs and have workshops with professional musicians.  Please come along!

The highlights of our recent repetoire include...
Bernie's Tune
Four Brothers
I Mean You
Take Five
Sidwinder
Lullaby of Birdland

Rehearsals are: Tuesdays 7-9pm, Djanogly Recital Hall, Music Department

Man Choir

Un-auditioned all male choir