The University of Reading has a wide range of ensembles to get involved in; whether you’re an instrumental player, a vocalist or a pianist there’s always something to get stuck into! We enjoy a close relationship with the Reading University Music Society (RUMS) and our array of offerings ensure that there is something for everyone. Scroll down and click on the links for more information about each ensemble.
Music is Back!
To be involved from January 2022 onwards, please fill in our membership form.
To pay for membership – Click here
UoR Music Ensembles:
All UoR Music ensembles are directed by professional musicians. You must be a member of UoR Music to join these ensembles.
| Big Band Auditions held for the Rhythm Section only | Chamber Orchestra Auditions for Principal positions only |
| Choir Unauditioned | Team of Pianists Unauditioned |
| Ensemble Leadership & Conducting Unauditioned Returning in the Future | Percussion Ensemble *New in 2022* Unauditioned |
Percussion Ensemble – Run by experienced percussion players Joseph Young and Maia Slater, this group is a chance for our traditional percussionists as well as our drummers to collaborate. This ensemble will run every Thursday.
RUMS Ensembles:
All RUMS ensembles are directed by students and are unauditioned. You must be a member of RUMS to join these ensembles. This is separate to UoR Music Membership.
All of your favourite RUMS ensembles will return in the new academic year.
| Jazz Band | Concert Band | String Ensemble |
| RUMS Choir | Sax Ensemble | Brass Band |
| Flute Choir | Clarinet Choir |
Full Timetable:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
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| Session 1 | Big Band 18:30-20:30 L22 G03 | Orchestra 18:30-20:30 L29 G01 | Percussion Ensemble 17:40-18:30 L29 G01 | |
| RUMS Choir 18:30-19:30 L29 G01 | SSAA and SATB Choirs 18:30-20:30 L29 G01 (SSAA) /L22 G03 (SATB) |
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| Session 2 | String Ensemble 19:45-20:45 L29 G01 | Jazz Band 18:30-19:30 L29 G03 | Brass Band 18:30-19:30 L29 G03 |
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| Flute Ensemble 19:45-20:45 L29 G03 | Concert Band 19:30-20:30 L29 G01 | Clarinet Ensemble 19:30-20:30 L29 G03 |
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There is also a Singer-Songwriters Society which runs at The University of Reading – Click here to find out more!
COVID-19 Specific Conditions:
During these unprecedented times, UoR Music is committed to working within government and university guidelines on the continuation of music activities to prioritise the health and safety of all our members.
In accordance with University guidelines, UoR Music activities will only be available to current UoR students, colleagues and alumni. Regretfully we are unable to offer activities to community members until further notice.