Durham Extracurricular Music

I am considering applying to Durham University next year for engineering. One thing that's important to me when looking for the right university is the music provision - I play piano and trombone and am currently involved in many ensembles which is something I will always want to continue with. The Durham Student Music website looks extremely promising, offering an incredible range of orchestras and ensembles. Does anyone have experience with the music societies at Durham? I'd love to know if they live up to what's advertised!

I am considering applying to Durham University next year for engineering. One thing that's important to me when looking for the right university is the music provision - I play piano and trombone and am currently involved in many ensembles which is something I will always want to continue with. The Durham Student Music website looks extremely promising, offering an incredible range of orchestras and ensembles. Does anyone have experience with the music societies at Durham? I'd love to know if they live up to what's advertised!

Hi there!
It's great that you're interested, the music scene at Durham is amazing. 😊
I thought I'd attach some content from students at Durham discussing their experiences and involvement in music, so you can see what it's like from a student perspective -
Student blogs:
https://durham-student.org/the-different-levels-of-music-at-durham/
https://durham-student.org/getting-involved-with-music-at-durham/
Extra student content:
https://durham-student.org/playlist/music/ (stories, concerts, events)
There are 35 University level music groups at Durham, 50+ College music groups, including jazz bands, orchestras and choirs! You can take a look at the full list on the Student Enrichment website here: https://www.durham.ac.uk/colleges-and-student-experience/enrichment-activities/music/.
Although I'm not directly involved in any music societies, I have been fortunate to see some of their performances, and they really are incredible! 😊
I hope this helps,
-Rosie (DU Representative)