All of our ensembles are non-auditioned, student-led, and open to all Music Society members!

For more information about any of our ensembles, please contact our Ensembles Coordinator, Aileen Cleary, head over to our Instagram and message us or the relevant ensemble. For ensembe-specific questions, you are generally best getting in touch with the relevant MD through the ensemble instagram

Concert Orchestra Who is it for? Any standard orchestral instruments.

Leaders: Wilf Dingle and Aileen Cleary. Socials: @cu.concertorchestra.

When? FRI 17.00-19.00 Concert Hall

String Orchestra Who is it for? Orchestral strings.

Leaders: Wilf Dingle and Hannah Wiltshire. Socials: @cu.strings.

When? THURS 15.45-17.45 SLR

Cello Ensemble Who is it for? Cellos. 

Leaders: Emma Hutchings and Amy Murrell. Socials: @cu.celloensemble.

When? WEDS 17.30-18.30 SLR

Clarinet Choir Who is it for? Clarinets, including Eb and bass. Rough ability level: All.

Leaders: Seb Boot and Sarah Man Socials: @cu.clarinetchoir.

When? WEDS 14.00-16.00 BLT

Flute Choir: Who is it for? Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo. 

Leaders: Lara White and Aileen Cleary, Socials: @cu.flutechoir

When? TUES 15.00-17.00 LLT

Male Voice Choir Who is it for? All levels of male voices.

Leaders: Josh Eatough and Anthony Cook. Socials: @cu.malevoice

When? FRI 14.00-15.30 LLT

Pop Ensemble Who is it for? Both vocalists and instrumentalists. 

Leaders: Emily Boxer and Jake Addo. Socials: @cu.popensemble

When? MON 15:00-18:00 SLT/Ensemble Room

Musoc and JazzSoc Ensembles

CU Singers Who is it for? All voices (with some SSA arrangements). 

Leaders: Gwen Howells and Lucas Palenek. Socials: @cu.singers

When? THURS 17.00-18.30 LLT

Percussion Ensemble Who is it for? Anyone! Even if you've never hit a drum before...

Leaders: Matt Barclay and Aileen Cleary Socials: @cu.percussion

When? SAT 13.00-14.30 Concert Hall

Musical Theatre Ensemble Who is it for? Orchestral and wind instruments, keyboard and singers (solo singers auditioned)

Leaders: Sophie Bull and Katie Martin Socials: @cu.musicaltheatre

When? FRI 14.00-16.00 Concert Hall

School of Music

As well as all the student-led ensembles from the society, the School of Music offers a range of ensembles to become involved in. These include: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Symphonic Winds, Contemporary Music Group, Gamelan, Pop Collective, Opera Ensemble, Cardiff University Collegium, Lanyi and Jazz Ensemble. These are all auditioned groups and please contact MusicOffice@cardiff.ac.uk for more information.