Calling all musicians
The ensembles below are run by either the Department of Music or the Bristol University Music Society and are open to students across the University.
How to join
Admission to many groups is entirely open, with information on how to join available at the Music Society stall at the Freshers Fair at the start of each academic year, and posted in the Octagon at the Victoria Rooms.
Auditions
Some groups require an audition. This is noted in the relevant group information, with further instructions on how to audition. This is your only chance to audition for the present academic year, so we always encourage you to sign up early.
All instrumental groups
- University Symphony Orchestra
- University New Music Ensemble
- University Chamber Orchestra
- University Wind Orchestra
- University String Orchestra
- University Big Band Society
- Hornstars
- Bristol University Jazz Orchestra (BUJO)
- BUMS Chamber Music
- Flute Choir
- Symphonia
- University Brass Band
- Composition and Orchestration Society
- Bristol University Symphonic Winds