Music Society
The Society
In common with all other activities, the various music groups within the College are organised by undergraduates. There is a wide range of student-run musical activities at St John's. The Music Society Committee is responsible for many of the musical events and opportunities open to members of the College.
Facilities
The Music Society issues cards at the beginning of each year allowing you to use the four practice rooms in the Fisher Building, each equipped with a piano. Rehearsals can take place in the New Music Room (NMR) in First Court and, depending on your standard, you are able to play the Steinway piano in the NMR.
Events
Events for College Members
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Thursday 10 October
Freshers’ drinks 8-9pm, bar
Come and meet members of the Committee and find out more about the Society. Join us for a welcome drink in the College bar.
Thursday 17 October
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, ODS
James Anderson-Besant (piano)
Brahms Intermezzo no.2 op.118
Sam Rudd-Jones (piano)
Ravel Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn
Debussy Hommage à Haydn
Sam Rudd-Jones Debussy
Ravel Sonatine
Thursday 24 October
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, ODS
Alice Webster (voice) and Matthew Gibson (piano)
Handel As with rosy steps the dawn from Theodora
Duparc Chanson triste
Schubert Impromptu in C minor no. 1 op. 90 D899 Mozart Ah scotati, Smanie implacabilei from Cosi fan tutte
Handel Doppo notte from Ariodante
Howells King David
Thursday 31 October
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Daniel Quigley (piano)
Quigley Two Wedding Marches
Kabalevsky Rondo op. 59
Chloe Gamlin (flute) and Eleonore Poli (piano)
R. Schumann Three Romances op.94
F. Borne Fantasy on themes from Carmen
Thursday 7 November
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Anna Ryan (flute) and Hugh Rowlands (piano)
Sancan Sonatine
Benjamin Owen (clarinet), Eleanor Medcalf (cello) and Lucy Walker (piano)
Beethoven Trio op. 11
Thursday 14 November
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Maxim Meshkvichev (voice), Jacob Partington (voice)
Blow Ode on the death of Mr Henry Purcell
Tuesday 19 November
Folk & popular music around the world, 8.30pm, NMR
Fatima Lahham (recorder)
Fairuz song arrangements
Lawrence Bissel (bagpipes)
Traditional
Alex Semple (violin) & Irina Andrievsky (piano)
Falla Spanish folk song suite
Vladigerov Bulgarian Rhapsody
Wednesday 20 November
Mysticism in music, 8.30pm, NMR
Alex Semple (violin) & Irina Andrievsky (piano)
Vitali Chaconne
Fatima Lahham (recorder)
Riohei Hirose Meditations (1975)
Maxim Meshkvichev (voice), Jacob Partington (voice)
Blow Ode on the death of Mr Henry Purcell
Thursday 21 November
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Alex Semple (violin) and Irina Andrievsky (piano)
De Falla Spanish Folk songs suite
Kabalevsky Improvisation
Vladigerov Bulgarian Rhapsody
Friday 22 November
The music of Vienna, 8.30pm, NMR
Daniel Quigley (piano)
Schumann Faschingsschwank aus Wien
Benjamin Owen (clarinet)
Mozart Clarinet Quintet K581
Thursday 28 November
Lunchtime Recital, 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
PLATFORM FOR JOHNIAN PERFORMERS!
Each participant can play a short piece.
Everyone welcome.
Tuesday 3 December
Jazz Band 7.30-8.30pm, ODS
Jazz Band perform some of their latest repertoire, and will be joined by Aquila for a couple of numbers. All welcome!
Thursday 5 December
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Aquila performs a range of pieces from their repertoire.
Joanna Forbes L’Estrange (director)
Live Music in the Bar!
Friday 18 October
Karaoke
Saturday 9 November
Rob Jones - guitar
Saturday 16 November
Common Ground Band
Saturday 23 November
Members of the Jazz Band
Key to rooms
NMR – New Music Room (1st Court)
ODS – Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School
CR – Combination Room (2nd Court)
The Committee
Get Involved!
If you would like to see something musical in college that isn't yet happening, or if you would like to set up a new college ensemble, please get in touch with us.
If you would like more information on music-making in college, please contact the President (mlg44@cam.ac.uk).
2019-20 Committee
Junior Members
President James Anderson-Besant
Vice-President Nacho Mañá Mesas
Secretary Laurence Trowsdale-Stannard
Membership Secretary &
Junior Treasurer Beatrix Swanson-Scott
Publicity & Benedek Kruchio
Webmaster & Scarlett Clemmow
Recitals Managers Aida Lahlou, Tom Butler & Leo Appel
Jazz Band Rep Nick Maini
Senior Members
Senior Treasurer Dr Robin Glasscock
Administrator Mrs Sophie Kirk
Director of Music Mr Andrew Nethsingha