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Performance Groups

There are a growing number of outstanding ensembles, performing groups and societies at Queen’s, run by an enthusiastic group of staff, professionals and students. These groups are made up of students inside and outside the School, and performers from the local community. Students are strongly encouraged to join a group during their studies at Queen’s. Performance groups meet and perform regularly—they are a terrific way of becoming acquainted with a wider community of performers and participating in adventurous events. Students who regularly participate in a performance group will be awarded a Degree Plus award upon graduation.

School of Creative Arts Ensembles

Queen’s Chamber Choir 
Director: Mr Edward Craig 
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5.30pm - 7.30pm, McMordie Hall
Contact regarding auditions

 

QUBEnsemble (experimental music ensemble)
Directed by Steve Davis and Paul Stapleton 
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5pm - 7pm, Sonic Lab, SARC
Auditions: first week of each semester
Contact  for further information

 

QUSO - Queen's University Symphony Orchestra 
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 2pm - 5pm, Harty Room
Auditions may be required for over-subscribed sections
Contact quso@qub.ac.uk for further information



Queen’s Big Band
 Director: Mr Steve Barnett 
Mondays 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Harty Room
No auditions; Contact  for information

 

Queen’s University Brass Band  
Director: Prof Michael Alcorn 
Rehearsals: Thursdays 5pm - 7pm, Harty Room
No auditions 
Contact for further information 


Queen's Viol Consort 
Rehearsals: Mondays 1pm - 2pm (small consort session); Saturday (once a month) 2.30pm - 6.00pm
Auditions: held throughout the year
Contact Prof Yo Tomita for further information


Quartet at Queen's

The School is proud to have its own quartet in residence, The Royal String Quartert.  The quartet gives performances throughout the year and also is involved in teaching, research and workshops for students. Click here for more information.

 

There are a number of societies formed by School of Creative Arts students.  Click here for more information.