Welcome the festive season with a series of inspiring, heart-warming winter events. From uplifting choral celebrations to sparkling seasonal concerts, our programme is filled with music to brighten the darkest days of the year.
Winter Festival – 27 November, 5:30 – 8pm, The Quad, Whiteknights Campus
Featuring: Choir, RUMS Brass Ensemble and Concert Band
Celebrate the start of the season the UoR Winter Festival featuring music from UoR Choir RUMS Concert Band and Brass Ensemble. A joyful start to the winter calendar and more information can be found here.
Musical Wonderland – 13 December, 7:30pm, 3sixty, Whiteknights Campus
Featuring: All RUMS Ensembles
Reading University Music Society celebrate the music making of all their ensembles in this winter concert!
Tickets can be purchased here.
Swingle Bells – 15 December, 7:30pm, The Dairy, London Road Campus
Featuring: Big Band and Jazz Combo
Swingle Bells returns for a jazz filled night of Big Band Classics and festive music – free entry so just turn up and enjoy the tunes!
BBC Radio Berks Carols – 16 December
Featuring: UoR Choir
The UoR Choir will be performing in the recording of the BBC Radio Berkshire Carol Service which will be aired on Christmas Eve. This is a non-ticketed event so will be first come, first serve.
A Very Merry Medley – 17 December, 7:30pm, The Great Hall, London Road Campus
Featuring: Orchestra, Choir, Percussion Ensemble and RUMS Ensembles
Get into the festive spirit with a full on medley of music! From Vaughan Williams to Leroy Anderson, A Very Merry Medley is full of cheer, energy and feel-good musical moments. Tickets can be purchased here.
Carol Service – 18 December, 6:30pm, Reading Minster
Featuring: UoR Choir and RUMS Brass Ensemble
This year’s university Carol Service is in partnership with Reading Borough Council. Join us for spoken word, candlelight, and timeless carols performed by our UoR Choir — a serene pause amid the busyness of December. This is a non-ticketed event so will be first come, first serve.