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OUMS: Oxford University Music Society

OUMS Ensembles

OUMS is responsible for overseeing the activities of a number of university ensembles. These all perform to a very high standard, and usually give termly concerts in venues such as the Sheldonian Theatre and the University Church.

The University boasts two symphony orchestras: the Oxford University Orchestra, which is professionally conducted and often works with prominent national and international soloists, and the OU Philharmonia, which is always student conducted.

The OU Sinfonietta is a much smaller group specialising in the performance of repertoire from the early classical period in combination with contemporary chamber music. Once players have played in OUO or OU Phil, they may be asked to play in the Oxford Chamber Orchestra, which performs regularly in Oxford and further afield.

The OU Wind Orchestra performs a variety of music from the wind band repertoire, and many woodwind, brass and percussion players appreciate the opportunity to perform the exhilarating pieces written for this genre.

OUMS has supported the creation of OU Big Band a top level Big Band, which has toured to India (among other countries) and played at the Montreal Jazz Festival. OU Brass Brand are often booked well in advance for balls and private functions, as well as performing termly concerts, and also perform with their Cambridge counterparts in the Varsity Brass Band concert. Oxford String Ensemble comprises many fine string players, and regularly tours to Paris. 2008 saw the appointment of Oxford University Student Chorus, a large unauditioned chorus, into the OUMS portfolio which continues to grow from strength to strength.

Please use the menu to access further information about each orchestra, including contact details and links to their homepages. There is also a page on auditioning for the orchestras. For details of forthcoming performances, see the box on the right or the events calendar.

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

    Bach's Christmas Oratorio - Parts 1 to 3
    St Peter's College Chapel, 19:30: details

See also the full Events Diary for events listings.