There’s a lot going on at UoR Music and being a member is the best way to ensure you know what’s going on.
Membership is open to all University of Reading students, colleagues and alumni. Rehearsals take place every week in semester time.
Choirs – our University choir is open to anyone who would like to sing and has a basic ability to follow printed sheet music. Reading University Music Society (RUMS) choir is open to all students.
Orchestra – open to all instrumentalists. Just come and play!
String Ensemble – RUMS run ensemble open to all UoR students who play a string instrument.
Percussion Ensemble – run by a professional percussionist and director Dae Lee. Everyone is welcome to join this group regardless of how much or how little percussion experience you have. Our current members are pianists, saxophonists, singers and, of course, drummers!
Big Band – we are opening up for anyone who plays a jazz instrument to come and have a go. Everyone is welcome! Some band seats are auditioned due to high demand – keep an eye out for more information!
Jazz Band – RUMS run jazz band for any student interested in playing some jazz!
Concert Band – RUMS run ensemble for any woodwind, brass or percussion players.
Brass Ensemble – RUMS run ensemble for any brass musicians who want to have a play!
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Weekly Timetable:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
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| Percussion Ensemble 18.00-19.00 L29 G01 | String Ensemble 18.30-19.15 L29 G01 | Concert Band 18:00-19:00 L29 G01 | Brass Ensemble 18.30-19.15 L29 G03 |
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| Big Band 19.30-21.30 L29 G01 | Orchestra 19:30-21:30 L29 G01 | Jazz Band 19.00-20.30 L29 G03 | Choir 19.30-21.30 L29 G01 |
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| RUMS Choir 19:15-20:45 L29 G01 | ||||
To be a part of Choir, Orchestra, Big Band and/or Percussion Ensemble, you must be an UoR Music Ensembles Member.
Pricing
Student Membership 2024/25 – £35
Staff/Alumni Membership 2024/25 – £98
Student Membership + Practice Room Access 2024/25 – £55
Staff/Alumni Membership + Practice Room Access 2024/25 – £134
If you’d like to take part in our Ensembles, please fill out the relevant Membership Form below where you’ll also be able to pay for your membership:
If you’re returning to our Ensembles Programme, please fill out this membership form.
If you’re a new Ensembles Programme member, please fill out this membership form.
To be a part of RUMS Choir, String Ensemble, Jazz Band, Concert Band and/or Brass Ensemble, you must be a current student and a member of RUMS.