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 September 2022 onwards, please fill in our UoR Music 2022-3 Details Form
To pay for UoR Music Membership 2022-23 – 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 | Orchestra Unauditioned |
| Choir Unauditioned, both UoR Music Chorus and our Vocal Ensemble | Percussion Ensemble Unauditioned |
RUMS Ensembles:
All RUMS ensembles are directed by students and are unauditioned. You must be a member of RUMS to join these ensembles. All of your favourite RUMS ensembles will return in the new academic year.
Please note UoR Music membership is entirely separate from RUMS Membership.
| Concert Band | String Ensemble | RUMS Choir |
| Jazz Band | Brass Band |
Full Timetable:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
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| Daily Sessions | Percussion Ensemble 18.00-19.00 L29 G01 | RUMS Concert Band 18.30-19.15 L29 G01 | RUMS Choir 18:30-19:30 L29 G01 | UoR Music Chorus 18.30-20.00 L29 G01 |
| Big Band 19.30-21.30 L29 G01 | RUMS String Ensemble 18:30-19:15 L29 G03 | RUMS Jazz Band 18:30-19:30 L29 G03 | Vocal Ensemble 20.15-21.15 L29 G01 |
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| Unless specifically labelled RUMS (for Reading University Music Society), all sessions are run by UoR Music and are led by our team of professional directors. | Orchestra 19:30-21:00 L29 G01 | |||
COVID-19 Specific Conditions:
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.