University Music is proud to present its spring programme of concerts and events for the 2026 season. As ever, there's a thrilling breadth and diversity in the musical offering, which brings together University Music scholars, students, staff and members of the wider community in a range of programmes and venues. Alongside performances from our own musicians and ensembles, it's our pleasure to host a professional chamber music series in association with the Bournemouth Chamber Music Society. We look forward to welcoming you to our fantastic events this spring.
– Ian Davis, Head of University Music
For more information about any of the events or to learn more about the ensembles and how to join, please contact University Music.
Email: musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
Telephone: 01202 965831
February
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental music from our scholars and friends.
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £25 (free to under-26s)
- Debussy: String Quartet in G minor Op. 10
- Berg: String Quartet Op. 3
- Beethoven: String Quartet in A minor Op. 132
Location: Student Hall, Talbot House, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: Free
Featuring Daisy Tye (soprano) and Jonathan Prentice (piano).
Location: Salisbury Cathedral, SP1 2EJ
Admission: Free
- Responses: Smith
- Canticles: Liz Dilnot Johnson (Second Service)
- Anthem: Brahms (How lovely are thy dwellings)
March
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental music from our scholars and friends.
Location: St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An evening of music from the concert hall, stage and screen.
Location: Student Hall, Talbot House, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental music from our scholars and friends.
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £25 (free to under-26s)
- James Atkinson (baritone); Simon Lepper (piano)
- Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte Op. 98
- Finzi: Earth and Air and Rain Op. 15
- Schumann: Dichterliebe Op. 48
April
Location: St Paul's Cathedral, London, EC4M 8AD
Admission: Free
- Responses: Smith
- Canticles: Dyson in D
- Anthem: Stanford (Ye choirs of New Jerusalem)
- Voluntary: Sidney S. Campbell (Gaudeamus)
Location: Christchurch Priory, BH23 1BU
Tickets: £20/£16 (50% concession to students) – available online or at the door
- Ola Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass
- Glazunov: Saxophone Concerto
- Richter: On the nature of daylight
- Handel: Dixit Dominus
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £25 (free to under-26s)
- Mendelssohn: Violin Sonata in F minor Op. 4
- Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Op. 24 (Spring)
- Clara Schumann: Three Romances Op. 22
- Grieg: Violin Sonata No. 1 in F major Op. 8
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of vocal and instrumental music from our scholars and friends.
May
Location: Sherborne Abbey, DT9 3LQ
Admission: Purchase online or at the door
Featuring University Music Choir and Orchestra, with Gryphon School Choir
- Todd: Jazz Missa Brevis
- Purcell: Come ye sons of art, away
- Mozart: Horn Concerto
Location: Student Hall, Talbot House, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: Free
- Copland: Clarinet Sonata
- Finzi: Five Bagatelles
- Natalie Burton (clarinet) and Rob Taylor (piano)
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Tickets: £25 (free to under-26s)
Featuring music by Anna Amalie, J.S. Bach, Handel and C.P.E. Bach.
Location: Winchester Cathedral, SO23 9LS
Admission: Free
- Responses: Smith
- Canticles: Dyson in D
- Anthem: Rutter (The Lord is my light and salvation)
June
Location: Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: Free
A collaborative study day between Bournemouth University, The Open University and Thomas Hardy Society with papers, presentations and performances exploring the theme of words, music and place.
