https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music Whatever You Study: Make Music! www.kent.ac.uk/music en-us 2020-04-09 08:14:02 UTC 2026-01-17 13:25:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/12742297/5919500db8effc476f6c2dd6e6054a01/musicdept_icon.jpg daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500078643 The University of Kent has a flourishing programme of music and students of all subjects, together with staff and the local community, have the opportunity to get involved in the wide-range of extra-curricular music activities.

As well as the many concerts in Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall, there are also opportunities to perform in other venues, including the spectacular surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral and other historic and exciting spaces around the region.

If you sing or play an instrument you can join the Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Concert and Big Bands and Chamber Choir which rehearse weekly for public concerts each term. Many other ensembles and bands are formed each year, and budding soloists and conductors also have a chance to develop their talents]]> 2020-04-09 08:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500078643 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500079511 Music Performance Scholarships usually worth between £1,000 - £2,000 are awarded each year to advanced instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent, together with £500 worth of instrumental / singing tuition with experienced teachers.]]> 2020-04-09 08:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500079511 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500080982 2020-04-09 08:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500080982 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500083068 Excerpts from the Music Scholars Lunchtime Recital in Colyer-Fergusson Hall during Summer Music Week.]]> 2020-04-09 08:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500083068 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500084828 Details and application forms here:]]> 2020-04-09 08:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500084828 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086004 An un-auditioned choir, the Chorus meets weekly on Monday evenings, and prepares for three concerts in the year with the Symphony Orchestra, both on campus and in Canterbury Cathedral. No previous singing experience necessary - open to students, staff and alumni]]> 2020-04-09 08:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086004 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086154 The University Symphony Orchestra rehearses weekly and performs three concerts a year, including one in Canterbury Cathedral. String players above Grade 6 welcome: woodwind and brass auditions take place at the start of the academic year.]]> 2020-04-09 08:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086154 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086285 The Chamber Choir is an auditioned, primarily student-based group of around twenty student singers. The choir gives an annual concert in the Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral, and also participates in the University Carol Service as well as other concerts off-campus and throughout the city of Canterbury]]> 2020-04-09 08:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086285 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086443 Open to all advanced saxophone, brass, bass and kit players, the Big Band rehearses each week on Wednesday evenings. It gigs throughout the year both on- and off-campus. Repertoire ranges from traditional big band classics to Stevie Wonder, and they often work with professional performers.

The Concert Band rehearses on Wednesday evenings, and performs in an ever-popular concert each year in the spring term and during Summer Music Week. Repertoire ranges from John Williams and Hans Zimmer to showtunes.]]> 2020-04-09 08:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086443 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086591 A by-invitation choir of students, staff and alumni performing in Colyer-Fergusson Hall and in Canterbury Cathedral.]]> 2020-04-09 08:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086591 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086666 A by-invitation ensemble, performing in concerts in Colyer-Fergusson Hall]]> 2020-04-09 08:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500086666 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500095990 The Chamber Choir performs a setting of O Vos Omnes by American composer, Sarah Rimkus]]> 2020-04-09 08:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500095990 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500101998 The Colyer-Fergusson Building has a suite of music practice rooms available to all University of Kent students and staff, for individual and group music practice/rehearsal – there are 4 practice rooms with pianos (suitable for acoustic rehearsal/practice), and a Band Room with drum kit (suitable for amplified rehearsal/practice). The practice rooms are available everyday 9am to 10pm]]> 2020-04-09 08:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500101998 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500105138 The award-winning Colyer-Fergusson Music Hall enhances the possibilities of the extra-curricular musical provision at the University, with a purpose-built, flexible performance space that can accommodate a wide range of musical activities accessible to both University members and the local community, as well as musicians and arts organisations beyond Kent]]> 2020-04-09 08:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500105138 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500217491 First-year Elle Soo sings with the Big Band in the annual December gig]]> 2020-04-09 09:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500217491 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500219408 A suite of songs for vocal quartet, performed as part of the Alice in Wonderland project by the Music Department]]> 2020-04-09 09:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500219408 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500240609 A virtual visit to Gulbenkian / Colyer-Fergusson Hall]]> 2020-04-09 10:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500240609 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500318477 Undergraduate music degrees and a PhD in Music are offered at the Centre for Music and Audio Technology]]> 2020-04-09 11:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/500318477 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/522585287 A vibrant Musical Theatre Society performs showcases and productions during the year, including at the Marlowe Theatre Studio, Canterbury, and Colyer-Fergusson Hall]]> 2020-04-22 10:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/522585287 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/522599635 A student-run choir that sings in Canterbury Cathedral and at the University Gospel Choir of the Year competition]]> 2020-04-22 10:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/522599635 daniel_harding1 https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/608988170 Two students, Matt and Sophia, talk about being involved in a department production of 'Alice in Wonderland' and performing in Colyer-Fergusson Hall:]]> 2020-06-03 14:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/daniel_harding1/unikent_music/wish/608988170