Myself and co-president of A Cappella Society ‘Northern Lights’ Sam Jones, were really keen to do more Outreach work this year. We felt it was so important to get back into the community and spread some A Cappella fun and cheer, after the pandemic left everyone feeling so isolated. Sam and I both spent our Freshers…
Durham University musicians were asked to record the orchestral part of the soundtrack for a Lumiere installation. For this, a specially-created ensemble was assembled, consisting of 38 of the university’s most talented musicians. An application was sent out for a student to conduct and, as a keen conductor, I applied and…
There is, quite literally, no greater music to a pianist’s ears than the topic of Steinway Pianos. Luckily for me, here’s an entire blog dedicated to them! Why you ask? Because as of the academic year 2021/2022, Durham University is becoming an all Steinway Uni!!! *queue cheering*
Students practicing
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Following a (surprisingly) successful audition in late-September 2017, I first rehearsed with Durham University Orchestral Society (DUOS) in my very first week of university. I was immediately overwhelmed by the high standard of the orchestra, as well as the quantity of exciting opportunities on offer. That year, we performed in…
I first read about Music Durham on the University website prior to coming to Durham from Goa in India and knew that I simply had to get involved in it! After a crazy Freshers’ Week (…and first month) full of auditions and call-backs (both music and theatre, since I was apparently very keen to get involved!), I was ultimately…
