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
Lent 2020 Termcard
Thursday 10 October
Thursday 16 January
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Yao-Chih Kuo (violin) and Maurice Hodges (piano)
Ravel Tzigane
Yao-Chih Kuo (violin) and Emily Trubshaw (violin)
Wieniewski Caprices for 2 violins
Thursday 23 January
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Tony Zhang (piano)
Chopin piano recital
Thursday 30 January
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Sarah Kaarina Crockford (soprano) and Robyn Bartlett (piano)
Donizetti, Mozart, Gluck & Caldara Arias and Art songs
Thursday 30 January
Chapel Lates, 8-9pm, Chapel
A journey through Russian music from Chesnokov to favourites like Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky.
Directed by Tom Butler.
Thursday 6 February
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Ellis Thomas (piano)
Beethoven Waldstein sonata
Bartok Suite op. 14
Chopin Scherzo no. 2
Thursday 13 February
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Aïda Lahlou (piano) and Matthew Gibson (piano)
Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 3
Monday 17 February
Chapel Lates, 8-9pm, Chapel
A chamber orchestra and vocal concert on the theme of ‘Courtly Love’ with music by Handel and Mozart. Directed by Hugh Cutting.
Thursday 20 February
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
David Midgley (cor anglais), Lorcan O’Connor (violin), Sarah Cox (viola) and Mark Pepper (cello)
Françaix Cor anglais quartet
Aleksandra Maciaszek (piano)
Chopin Fantaisie Impromptu op. 66
Chopin Ballade in G minor op.23
Friday 21 February
Bach - St John Passion 8-10pm, Chapel
In preparation for the season of Lent, singers from St John’s and Trinity Colleges are joined by some of Cambridge’s finest instrumentalists to perform this masterpiece of the Baroque period. Conducted by James Anderson-Besant.
Tickets on the door £10/£5 Johnians free.
Thursday 27 February
Lunchtime Recital, 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Members of St John’s Voices perform a selection of songs.
Thursday 5 March
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Zac Cebon (piano)
Beethoven 32 Variations in C
Mozart Sonata in F major K332
Chopin Etudes
Scriabin Fantasy op28
Monday 9 March
Aquila, 8-9pm, ODS
International Women’s Day Concert
A special performance for IWD of music by women, about women, for women’s voices, including a song which was featured in the hit TV series Fleabag.
Directed by Joanna Forbes L’Estrange.
Tuesday 10 March
Jazz Concert, 8-9pm, ODS
Join the Jazz Band for their termly concert. Wine will be served throughout the concert. All welcome!
Thursday 12 March
Lunchtime Recital 1.10–1.50pm, NMR
Kevin Loh (Guitar)
J. S. Bach Violin Sonata No. 1 BWV 1001
Fernando Sor Six Bagatelles, Op. 45
William Walton Five Bagatelles
Thursday 12 March
Beethoven 250, 8-9.30pm, Chapel
Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor and Symphony No. 2 in D Major
Matthew Gibson (conductor)
Aïda Lahlou (piano)
Tickets on the door £10/£5 Johnians free.
Live Music in the Bar!
Sat 1 Feb – Jazz Band
Sat 22 Feb – David Allatt
Fri 28 Feb – Music Theatre open mic night
Fri 6 Mar - Jo Ash
Sat 7 Mar – 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.
2020-21 Committee
Junior Members
President: Aïda Lahlou
Vice-President: Richard Decker
Secretary: Joe Hancock
Artistic Director: Scarlett Clemmow
Communications: Emily Trubshaw
Membership & Outreach: Ola Maciaszek
Branding Officer: Francis Bamford
Chapel Lates: Timon Staehler
New Music Rep: Katrina Toner
Senior Members
Senior Treasurer: Dr Robin Glasscock
Administrator: Mrs Sophie Kirk
Director of Music: Mr Andrew Nethsingha