The Institute of Education’s Musical programme for the summer term has been announced. 

BA(Ed) final-year recital

Wednesday 20 April, 12.30-1.45pm

G01, L29 Music building, London Road campus

Performances from four finalists on the music specialist BA(Ed) programme, including trombonist Cameron Purvis, singers Emily Freeman and Rachel Couch, and flautist Katie Whaley.

Admission: Free

BA(Ed) final-year recital

Friday 22 April, 12.30-1.45pm

G01, L29 Music building, London Road campus

Performances from four finalists on the music specialist BA(Ed) programme, including clarinettist Rachel Hughes, flautists Kirsty Rowley and Maddy Hughes, and oboist Eleanor Cook.

Admission: Free

Lunchtime Concert

Wednesday 4 May, 1.10pm

G01, L29 Music building, London Road campus

Perfect Fifth, the University’s student Ensemble in Residence, performs a selection of acapella pieces.

Admission: Free

Lunchtime Concert

Wednesday 1 June, 1.10pm

G01, L29 Music building, London Road campus

Clarinettist Luca Luciano and pianist Paolo Lossi return for what is certain to be another thrilling recital of virtuosic music and arrangements for clarinet and piano.

Admission: Free

Choral Gala

Saturday 4 June, 7pm

Concert Hall, Reading Town Hall

A special concert bringing together the University of Reading Chorus, Chamber Choir and Symphony Orchestra with local schoolchildren. Music to be performed includes Holst St Paul’s Suite, George Shearing Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare and Handel Zadok the Priest.

Tickets: £15/£12 available now Book here

Big Band Big Lunch

Sunday 5 June, noon onwards

London Road campus

We are delighted to present the second annual Big Band Big Lunch on our historic London Road campus. Enjoy music from our Big Band as well as storytelling, craft activities and a trail for children. We will also be showcasing some of our food science research too with a special Ready, Steady, Nutritional Cook demonstration. Bring a picnic or buy BBQ food and drinks on site.

Admission: Free