Playing and singing opportunities
There are many ways to become involved with the Centre for Music, depending on your interests and talents.

Barbershop
- Unlike a traditional choir, the leadership of different songs is spread around the group and we select repertoire together.
- Everyone is welcome – there's no audition and no previous experience is necessary.
- Barbershop rehearse once a week on Friday afternoons.

Big Band
- The Big Band is an energetic and polished ensemble, led by musicians Keith Morgan and Nick Attwood.
- We always want to hear from new players so if you are not sure you have enough musical experience then please get in touch.
- Big Band rehearse once a week on Monday evenings.

Gospel Choir
- The Gospel Choir is directed by Kim Samuels.
- Everyone is welcome – there's no audition and no previous experience is necessary.
- Gospel Choir rehearse once a week on Wednesday afternoons.

Jazz Ensemble
- A chance for instrumentalists and vocalists to play jazz and blues.
- Jazz Ensemble is a group aimed at advanced performers.
- Jazz Ensemble rehearse once a week on Monday evenings.

Orchestra
- The UWE Orchestra is conducted by Senior Lecturer in Classical and Jazz Music Enrichment, Steve Legge.
- The UWE Orchestra welcome players of all orchestral instruments at Grade 6 standard and above.
- UWE Orchestra rehearse once a week on Thursday evenings.

Saxfaction
- Saxophones of all sizes welcome - minimum Grade 5 standard recommended.
- Become a member of the Centre for Music to join.
- Saxfaction rehearse once a week on Monday evenings.

Technicolour
- A choir that reimagines your favourite musicals with epic harmonies, contemporary sound and an explosion of glitter!
- Everyone is welcome.
- There are two identical rehearsals each week held on Frenchay Campus and Glenside Campus, and the two groups join together for performances.

UWE Brass Band
- A unique collaboration with the Bristol University Brass Band.
- Become a member of the Centre for Music to join.
- The band is a student run group who rehearse each week leading to major concerts and competitions.

UWE Singers
- UWE Singers is our biggest choir directed by experienced choral director Elinor Cooper.
- No audition is required but experience singing in a choir will be valuable.
- UWE Singers rehearse once a week on Tuesday evenings.