Ensembles
Reading University Music Society and Music@Reading have several ensembles (or groups of musicians) who play and rehearse together regularly. All of our ensembles are open to students, staff, and members of the public. Many ensembles are un-auditioned - we welcome all who would like to get involved, from beginners upwards!
You will need to be a member of Reading University Music Society to take part in one of the ensembles: for joining information please see the RUMS website.
Current ensembles are:
- Brass Band
- Chamber Choir
- Chorus
- Flute Choir
- Gospel Choir
- Jazz Ensemble
- Symphony Orchestra
- University Singers
- Wind Band
Please note that most ensembles rehearse during University term-time only (see Term dates).
Brass Band
Who: All brass players
Repertoire: a wide range of brass band repertoire
Conductor: Faye Buttery
Rehearsal: Sunday, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Recital Room, Music Practice Rooms, TOB2, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Campus
Email: music.rums@gmail.com or brassband@rums.ac.uk
Chamber Choir
Who: Singers are invited to audition
Repertoire: Wide ranging chamber choir
Conductor: Stuart Dunlop
Rehearsal: Mondays,1:00 - 2:00 pm, HUMSS Van Emden, Whiteknights campus
Email: music@reading.ac.uk
Chorus
Who: Singers of all voices
Repertoire: Wide ranging large choral
Conductor: Stuart Dunlop
Rehearsal, Spring term: Thursday 7:00 - 9:30 pm, venue to be confirmed
To join, email: chorus@reading.ac.uk
Flute Choir
Who: All flute enthusiasts
Conductor: Helen Blacket
Rehearsal: Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Recital Room, Music Practice Rooms, TOB2, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Campus
Please visit the Flute Choir website
To join, email: music.rums@gmail.com
Gospel Choir
Who: Everyone who wants to sing gospel!
Conductor: Ellen Saxton
Rehearsal: Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Studio 3, Music Centre, Bulmershe Campus
To join, just turn up to the first rehearsal, or email: music.rums@gmail.com or gospelchoir_rums@hotmail.co.uk
Jazz Ensemble
Who: All instrumentalists
Repertoire: Varied
Conductor: Patrick Kelly
Rehearsal: Wednesday 6:00 - 7:45 pm, Studio 1, Music Centre, Bulmershe Campus
To join, just turn up to the first rehearsal, or email: music.rums@gmail.com
Symphony Orchestra
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Who: Players of all orchestral instruments (strings/wind/brass/percussion).
Repertoire: Wide range of symphonic and other
Conductor: Stuart Dunlop
Rehearsal: Monday 7:00 - 9:15 pm, Great Hall, London Road Campus
Transport to Symphony Orchestra rehearsal
Email: symphony@reading.ac.uk
String Ensemble
Who: All string players
Conductors: Emily Millard & Alejandro Calle-Rodriguez
Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 6-7pm, TOB2, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Campus
To join, just turn up at the first rehearsal, or email:
University Singers
Who: Anyone who wants to sing
Repertoire: Light choral
Conductor: Nick Godber
Rehearsal: Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Recital Room, Music Practice Rooms, TOB2, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Campus
To join, just turn up to the first rehearsal, or email music.rums@gmail.com
Wind Band 
Who: Wind and brass players
Repertoire: Concert Band/Wind Orchestra
Conductors: Chris Riley and Chris Alexander
Rehearsal: Tuesday 7:30 - 9:15 pm, Studio 1, Bulmershe Campus
To join, just turn up at the first rehearsal, or email:
music.rums@gmail.com or rums_concertband@hotmail.co.uk
Ukulele Orchestra
Who: Ukulele players
Conductor: Connie Roach
Rehearsal: Mondays, 5.30-6.30pm, TOB2, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Campus
To join, just turn up at the first rehearsal, or email: