 The
Arts on Campus
Although there are no formal
degree programmes in theatre, music
or the visual arts, we feel it is important that the arts are part of
our overall educational provision and have an art
gallery, theatre and music
centre on campus.
We appoint highly qualified
professionals to give guidance and leadership particularly in the fields
of Music and Theatre.
They work closely together to initiate a diverse range of artistic projects
that cater for students, staff, academic departments and the local community.
You will have ample opportunity to become involved in the activities they,
and the student societies, provide, or just go along and appreciate the
concerts, productions and exhibitions.
Music
The Fellow in Music is the
focal point of the University's music-making. Mark Robinson is an award
winning musician, conductor and trumpet player.
There are numerous opportunities
for you to become involved in music-making, on both formal and informal
levels. The range of activities available has recently been expanded to
include multicultural music and group composition as well as standard
classical music and jazz.
Music-making takes place in
the 'Tasmin Little Music Centre', at the
heart of the main campus. This has a rehearsal/concert room, three fully-equipped
practice rooms available 15 hours a day.
 
Current activities include:
Singing . . . The University
Singers tackle large-scale works and performs concerts with the Symphony
Orchestra.- Recent performances include Orff's Carmina Burana, African
Sanctus and Poulenc Gloria. Members of the University Choir work in small
groups and rehearse repertoire for a concert with the string orchestra.
The International Chorus evenings are evenings of fun singing open to
all singers and voices, even those who don't read music, as many songs
are taught by ear.
Playing . . . From
Jazz Group to Recorder Players, University Orchestra, University Wind
and Brass Groups and the Small World Band there is something for everyone
and every instrument, whether you have previous playing experience or
not.
Apart from regular concerts
by the University's own groups, the Music Centre promotes a season of
professional performances in various spaces around the University. The
lunchtime series of free weekly concerts is very popular, featuring styles
from baroque to modern and much more. All are welcome to come and enjoy
the free concerts.
The Music Centre offers excellent
practice facilities. One-to-one tuition can be arranged on most instruments,
including voice and piano. Financial assistance for this is available
in the form of subsidies and bursaries for full time students demonstrating
outstanding commitment to music activities. The University is a centre
for Trinity College Music Examinations.
31 May
2006
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