AUB & BU University Music
UNIVERSITY MUSIC
University Music is a collaborative department that exists to provide musical opportunities for all students at AUB and BU.
Whether you are an experienced musician or a beginner we have something to offer you.
We currently have 3 choirs in a variety of styles, 2 orchestras a big band and various other more informal groups which all meet weekly. Practice rooms, with pianos, are available to use free of charge in the music department, which is based on the first floor of Talbot House and lessons are available on all instruments and voice.
We also promote a full programme of professional and student performances on and off the campus.
Further details are available at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/music or by emailing musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
MUSIC EVENTS & CONCERTS
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are an experienced musician then you may be eligible for a music scholarship which funds the cost of weekly lessons with one of our tutors in addition to the cost of any exam entries, accompaniment sessions and other related expenses. To be considered for an award you will need to have;
- Passed grade 8 (ABRSM or Trinity) preferably with a merit or distinction.
- Passed either A level music (grade A-C) or ABRSM / Trinity grade 8 theory.
- Have a strong track record of involvement in musical ensembles.
Scholars are expected to make a meaningful contribution to the life of University Music by taking regular lessons and committing to at least one ensemble. Many scholars achieve graduate level diplomas from Trinity College of Music, London during their time with us and thus are able to maintain their musical studies alongside their main programme. For further details, please email Ian Davis (Head of University Music) idavis@bournemouth.ac.uk
ENSEMBLES
We have a range of ensembles that rehearse weekly during term time:
Big Band
Chamber Choir
Choir (large scale choral society)
Musical Theatre Choir
Orchestra
String Ensemble

Where to find AUB & BU Music
Music Centre, Talbot House
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus, BH12 5BB
Past Music Events

UNIVERSITY MUSIC TO PERFORM MOZART, FAURE & RACHMANINOV IN CHRISTCHURCH PRIORY CONCERT
University Music's Christchurch Priory Concert University Music is a collaborative department that exists to provide musical opportunities for all students at AUB and BU, promoting a full programme of professional and student performances on and...
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AUB & BU CAROL SERVICE
This is a traditional service following the pattern famously used at King’s College, Cambridge and will feature some splendid choral music as well as all your favourite carols.
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UNIVERSITY CHOIR PERFORM HANDEL’S MESSIAH
The soloists from this performance will be by university music scholars. Messiah is an oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible, and from the version of the Psalms included with the Book of Common Prayer.
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AWARD-WINNING INTERNATIONAL CONCERT PIANIST TO PERFORM RECITAL AT AUB
Simone Alessandro Tavoni will be performing in the South House Theatre. The young Italian musician has attracted some highly prestigious scholarships that helped him with both his post-graduate study at a variety of top conservatoires and recitals across Europe and beyond.
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UNIVERSITY MUSIC OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES TO AUB AND BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND STAFF, AS WELL AS TO MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
This Spring we are hosting a Piano and Soprano concert at AUB in the South House Theatre. The performance will include a variety of songs and instrumental pieces by Sarah Palfreman Kay, soprano, and Ian Davis, piano. It is an informal half hour recital and is open to the public.
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