Welcome to OUMS
Formed in 1867, the Oxford University Music Society is one of the oldest societies in the University. OUMS runs several ensembles: Oxford University Orchestra, Oxford University Philharmonia, Oxford University Sinfonietta, Oxford University Wind Orchestra, Oxford Chamber Orchestra, Oxford String Ensemble, Oxford University Big Band and Oxford University Brass Band.The Oxford University Music Society was founded to promote the appreciation and performance of music within the University. For the last 140 years we have been a central focus for Oxford's rich musical life. Members, whether listeners or performers, enjoy a wide range of facilities and benefits, and many performing groups are greatly assisted through our co-ordination work and financial support.
Next OUMS Concerts
Friday 12th of November 2010
OUO Michaelmas Concert
Town Hall, St Aldates, 20:00: details
Saturday 20th of November 2010
Oxford University Brass Band Concert
University Church, 19:30: details
Monday 22nd of November 2010
OU Philharmonia Concert
Town Hall, 19:30: details
Friday 26th of November 2010
OUWO Concert
University Church, 20:00: details
Tuesday 30th of November 2010
Oxford University Sinfonietta Michaelmas Term Concert
Holywell Music Room, 20:00: details
Wednesday 1st of December 2010
OUSC: Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Parts 1 to 3
St Peter's College Chapel, 19:30: details
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OUSC: Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Parts 1 to 3
- Venue:St Peter's College Chapel
- Date:Wednesday 1st December 2010
- Time:19:30
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Details:
Oxford University Student Chorus presents Bach's Christmas Oratorio, parts 1 to 3
Tickets: £5/£3 (contact chorus@oums.org)
Approx. running time: 75 minutes
Soloists:
Paola Cuffolo (Soprano)
Ed Edgcumbe (Countertenor)
Nick Pritchard (Tenor)
George Coltart (Bass)
Conductor: Theo Lester
Bach's Christmas Oratorio is widely regarded as one of his crowning achievements. Originally written in 6 parts for 6 of the major feast days of Christmas, a performance of the whole work can often last nearly 3 hours. The first 3 parts describe the birth of Jesus, and the annunciation and adoration of the shepherds. The composer uses an intricate orchestration to illustrate these well-known stories of the festive period, as told by the Evangelist (Nick Pritchard), soloists and the Chorus, performing in the newly-renovated St Peter's College Chapel.
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The Oxford University Student Chorus is the University's largest non-auditioning choir. Numbering over 80 singers, the chorus is committed to bringing together both experienced and first-time singers from all parts of the University and with any (or no) musical background, through the performance of larger scale choral works. The chorus is regularly joined by Oxford's finest vocal soloists and orchestral musicians for their termly concerts, and is currently conducted by Theo Lester, a second year music student and Organ Scholar at St Peter's.
Recent concerts have included: Orff's Carmina Burana, Handel's Coronation Anthems, Mozart's Requiem, Beethoven's mass in C major, Faure's Requiem and Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle. The Chorus performs at venues across the city, including the University Church and various College Chapels.
As Oxford's premier non-auditioning choir anyone is welcome to join - enthusiasm and committment to the weekly rehearsals (Mondays, 7:30pm-9:30pm) is of course essential! OUSC appoints a new conductor annually at the end of Trinity term.
For more information on the chorus contact chorus@oums.org, or join our facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2202388443 for rehearsal reminders, forthcoming concert details and more!
