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Welcome to the Cambridge University Musical Society

With a Chorus and three orchestras covering a range of musical standards and styles, CUMS caters for a diverse group of over 400 performing members. The Society includes many of the University's most talented musicians who are drawn by our 160-year tradition of excellence and our challenging concert programmes.

  • CUMS

    One of the most distinguished university musical societies in the world.

  • CUMS I

    Cambridge's flagship symphony orchestra. Performs with distinguished guest conductors.

  • CUMS Chorus

    An ambitious choral society; performs with The Philharmonia Orchestra in King's College Chapel and the Royal Albert Hall.

  • CUMS II

    A friendly, high-achieving symphony orchestra directed by some of Cambridge's finest undergraduate conductors.

  • CUWO

    The University Wind Orchestra, and undoubtably one of the best in the country.

  • CUMS Festival Chorus

    One of the world's leading large-scale choirs, made up of Cambridge choral scholars.

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Our latest news

New Website

26/08/2008

We are proud to announce our new website! We aim to bring you even more information, news and events in our 2008/9 season. If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to contact Dan Hill (dnh22@cam.ac.uk).

CUMS Seeks Orchestral Manager for 2008-9

01/04/2008

The Cambridge University Music Society is seeking potential candidates for the position of orchestral manager for the academic year 2008-9. The appointed candidate would be working primarily with CUMS I, the University's top symphony orchestra, gaining a great deal of professional experience in artistic management.

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Launch of the CUMS Supporters' Circle

01/02/2008

The CUMS Supporters' Circle - a new group for friends who value the Society's work and wish to contribute towards its future - was launched at a landmark performance of Verdi's Requiem by CUMS I and six Cambridge college choirs on 19 January 2008. Click here to find out about the Circle.

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25-09-2008: Alumni Weekend 'Come and Sing'

21:30, Kings Chapel

Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs
Duruflé Requiem

Stephen Cleobury conductor
Peter Stevens organist
Lucy Taylor soprano
Ashley Riches bass

Tickets £10 to sing; £13 to sing including the hire of scores; £5 for audience members
Free to CUMS members
Rehearsals 4.00pm - 6.00pm; 7.45pm - 9.15pm
Apply to Maggie Heywood mjh64@cam.ac.uk

10-10-2008: Chorus recruitment 'Come and Sing'

13:30, Clare Chapel

Faure Requiem
Parry Blest Pair of Sirens

Stephen Cleobury, Tim Brown conductors
Joseph Fort organist
Rachel Bagnall soprano
Julian Chou-Lambert baritone

Free admission. Music provided.

27-10-2008: Season Launch Concert

20:00, West Road

Winning work in CUMS Composition Competition 2008-09
Walton Viola Concerto No. 1
Holst The Planets

Free pre-concert talk in the Concert Hall at 7pm

CUMS I
Ladies of the CUMS Chorus
Peter Stark conductor
Rosie Ventris viola (winner of the CUMS Concerto Competition)

Tickets £10 (£8 conc) Students £5 on the door