About Us
Bristol University Music Society is a Bristol SU Gold Accredited Group and Bristol's biggest music performance society! We are directly affiliated with the university's academic music department and based in the beautiful Victoria Rooms. Welcoming hundreds of students every year, we are made up of nine ensembles both auditioned and un-auditioned. Our auditioned ensembles are Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Symphonic Winds and Baroque Ensemble. Our un-auditioned ensembles are Brass Band, Wind Orchestra, Flute Choir, Minerva Choir and String Orchestra. There are also numerous opportunities to get involved in our chamber music concerts. Don't forget to also join us at our regular socials!
Wind Orchestra Spring Concert
Concerto rehearsal for An Evening with BUMS
Are you new to the University? Bristol has over 35 music groups and ensembles spread across 12 different societies, so it can get a little confusing. But don't worry, we've made a really easy online guide to all the music performance societies at the university, sorted by instrument and genre. Find it here!
Give it a Go! The first two weeks of rehearsals for our un-auditioned ensembles in September will be Give it a Go! Sessions. This means you can come along and try it out, before buying a BUMS membership. If you want to continue attending after this period, you must purchase a membership.
Membership Benefits
This year membership costs just £20 for the entire year. Here's what you get:
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Access to play in all 9 BUMS ensembles (alright, it might be tough to play in ALL of them, but we'd like to see you try!)
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Access to join our chamber music network and composition networks
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Access to join all of our society socials, including discounted nights out and alcohol free socials
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Access to our BUMS Sundays series, which covers a wide range of weekly talks and workshops
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Discounted winter and summer formal tickets
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Discounted or free tickets to all of our concerts (Over 30 per year!)
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Opportunity to sign up for our international tour!!!
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Opportunity to buy BUMS merch
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Discount at Headwind Music Bristol, who have partnered with us for an exclusive discount! (10% off reeds online)
Follow Us on Social Media
Follow our Instagram (@b_u_m_s_) for all upcoming events and important information. Make sure to check out our YouTube to see all previous concerts.
