UWE Orchestra
If you play an orchestral instrument at Grade 6 or above, we'd love to welcome you to the UWE Orchestra.
About UWE Bristol Orchestra
The UWE Bristol Orchestra is conducted by Senior Lecturer in Classical and Jazz Music Enrichment, Anri Adachi.
We welcome players of all orchestral instruments at Grade 6 standard and above, including UWE Bristol staff and students, alumni and community members aged 16+ with a strong commitment to the rehearsal and concert diary.
Recently the Orchestra benefitted from masterclasses with Julian Bliss (Clarinet), Felix Kleiser (French Horn) and Braimah Kenneh-Mason (Violin) and Martyn Brabbins (Conductor).
To find out more about the orchestra and how you can join, please email Centre for Music at cfm@uwe.ac.uk.
Highlights
- Masterclasses from our partners at the Bristol Ensemble and visiting professional musicians.
- Transforming Futures – our commission especially composed for the UWE Bristol Orchestra and Singers will be recorded at the impressive Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in May 2024.
- Regular performances at St. Georges and other established venues around Bristol including our annual Festival of Sound.
- Carmina Burana workshop day with soloists from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, all set in the grandeur of St. Georges Bristol.
Reasons to join UWE Orchestra
Hear why our members enjoy being part of UWE's Orchestra.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays, 19:00 to 21:00 in 2E027, Frenchay Campus.
"...a great way of meeting other students and making friends. The pieces are challenging and the people are friendly so I would definitely encourage students at UWE to come along."
Charlotte UWE Bristol student
How to join
To take part in Centre for Music groups, you need to join first. Membership is free for UWE students.
Become a memberAlready a member?
Why not come and meet us? To join us for a rehearsal, please contact the Centre for Music at cfm@uwe.ac.uk.
No formal audition required but we do recommend a minimum of Grade 6 playing ability.