Cardiff University Strings

22/05/2023

Some photos from our Summer Concert back in April! Huge thanks to all our performers, for their dedication this year!🎵🎶

Photos: David Anley

05/05/2023

**CONDUCTOR OPPORTUNITY**
If you're interested in directing String Orchestra next year, fill out the form below to apply!

Please fill in the form below to apply to be a conductor of String Orchestra next year! There will be up to two vacancies as conductors of the Cardiff University String Orchestra, and we are looking for enthusiastic musicians to take charge of rehearsals and concerts for the next academic year. The....

26/01/2023

Rehearsals start back at the same time and place a week today! New members are very welcome to come along and give it a go! 🎻🎵

11/12/2022

We're excited to announce a Composition Call for the Spring Semester!!

We're looking for new or existing compositions for String Orchestra by any Cardiff University Student, up to 5 minutes long, with the aim to perform as many as possible at our Spring Semester concert.

See more detailed info, and submit your pieces via this link: https://forms.gle/f3xMU2shaKxmbRFX8

The deadline is Friday 27th January 2023 - we look forward to seeing your music!

01/12/2022

TODAY'S PROGRAMME!
Come and join us for our first concert of the academic year, today at 12:30pm in the Concert Hall!

Free admission with no ticket required, all are welcome!

05/11/2022

Our first concert of the semester is booked! 🎶🎵

Come and join us in the Concert Hall on Thursday 1st December, 12:30pm, for an afternoon of string music!

We'll be performing music including Romantic masterpieces by Tchaikovsky and Nielsen; English folk-inspired music by Holst and Peter Warlock; and of course some Christmas music!

See you there! 🎻

05/10/2022

**FIRST REHEARSAL THIS WEEK!*
Our first two rehearsals will be give-it-a-go sessions, so come along and try out the ensemble when you're able!

We start rehearsing from Thursday 6th October - hope to see you there!

19/08/2022

Hey everyone! We are the Cardiff University String Orchestra, a non-auditioned ensemble performing a wide range of repertoire for strings - from composers including Holst and Sibelius, to student composers within the university!

If you're new to the university, or a returning member, follow this page to keep up to date with our rehearsal plans, 'Give it a go' sessions and to see our concert livestreams! We're part of the Music Society, and we're always looking for new members, so stay tuned to hear how you can join in!

See you all at the start of the semester! 🎻

14/05/2022

Hey everyone! 🎵

This is just to announce that Hannah Wiltshire will be taking on the role of co-conductor alongside Josh next year!

Huge thanks goes to Archie again for all his hard work conducting the ensemble over the past two years, and we wish him the very best in his postgraduate studies.

We'll be in touch in the new year once everything starts up again - in the meantime, good luck with your final assignments and have a great summer! 😊

04/05/2022

🎵 Conductor Applications for next year!

As you may know, Archie will be graduating in the summer, so there'll be a vacancy for conductor next year! If you're interested in directing, we've made a quick form to fill in so you can formally submit your name - if you could fill it out before the end of next week (Friday 13th), then we'll make an announcement soon after that!

Thanks so much again to our players for all their hard work this year and a great concert on Monday night, and good luck if you're applying!