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About Us!
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Bristol University Symphonia is a Gold accredited orchestral society, who won Performing Arts Society of the Year in 2020 and 2023, and a Bristol SU:50 Most Influential Award in 2024!
We have two student-run orchestras: Symphony Orchestra, which is part-auditioned, and Philharmonic, which is the only un-auditioned full orchestra at the University. Besides playing great music, we have a jam packed social calendar and eat biscuits and cakes during rehearsal breaks! We offer a non-pressurised, fun environment for music making and are accessible to everyone! We have a vibrant and social orchestral family, and enjoy engaging with our local community, including through outreach events and sponsorships. This year we hope to continue our success and look forward to meeting and welcoming new musicians! You can apply to join both orchestras at bit.ly/applysymphonia
Our orchestras:
Symphonia Symphony Orchestra - Conducted by George Owen & Managed by Ella Kronqvist
Rehearsals Thursdays 7-9pm in the Carpenter Room, Bristol SU
Symphonia Symphony Orchestra is a part-auditioned group that plays a wide variety of advanced orchestral repertoire. In the past few years, this included Dvorak’s 8th Symphony, Mussorgsky’s Night on a Bald Mountain and Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. The orchestra is a tight-knit family of musicians, and we encourage everyone to attend our regular fun socials, including post-rehearsal wind downs. We rehearse on Thursday evenings and perform at least three concerts per year. Our esteemed annual concerto and composition competitions offer special opportunities for individual musicians to showcase their talent. If you would like to be a part of a student-led orchestra, make new friends, and play exciting music, this orchestra is for you.
2024 Easter Concert: 'Serenity & Apocalypse'
2024 Summer Concert: 'Star Wars in Concert'
Symphonia Philharmonic Orchestra - Conducted by Caleb Kernaghan & Managed by Toby Lee
Rehearsals Tuesdays 5-7pm in the Anson Rooms, Bristol SU
Symphonia Philharmonic Orchestra is a relaxed full sized orchestra which is completely non auditioned. We welcome everyone, no matter what their instrumental proficiency, to perform orchestral favourites from across the musical repertoire as part of a quality orchestra without the pressure of auditions and intensive practice schedules. Our programmes in the last few years have included Sibelius’ Finlandia, Debussy’s Suite Bergamasque, Danny Elfman’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings and perform at least three concerts a year. We often collaborate with other musical societies, such as in 2021 when we collaborated with the Bristol University Operatic society. This was an exciting opportunity for our players to try out some new, interesting repertoire and perform alongside a chorus. For a relaxed opportunity to play music and make friends, we'd love to see you at Symphonia's Philharmonic Orchestra!
Our 2024 Easter Concert: 'A Night at the Movies'
Apply for both orchestras using this form: bit.ly/applysymphonia
For Symphony orchestra, we will let you know the result of your application as soon as possible after freshers' fair.
For Philharmonic, sign up using the form to know rehearsal times, and everyone is welcome to turn up to rehearsals.
Follow us on social media or find out more via our website:
https://www.bristoluniversitysymphonia.co.uk/
What were we up to last year?
Find our meatless mondays cookbook on the Bristol SU Sustainability page, under Sustainable Living
You can find more of our videos on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwaaRSR21DYAv22mVkMPgQ
For the latest updates for this year find us on social media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bristolsymphonia/
The current cost of Symphonia membership is £15 for the whole year - down from £18 last year!
This allows you as a member to participate in all our concerts, socials and competitions.
It also enables you to claim a discount of 10% off accessories and 15% off strings from our sponsors Bristol Violin Shop, when purchased in store.
We also offer a half-year membership for members who are on placement/abroad during TB1/TB2 which is £8
Membership is only required to be paid once you have been offered a place in either orchestra.
Confused about what performing arts groups are on offer at Bristol University?
There are over 35 ensembles spread across 12 societies so we understand, it can get a little confusing as to whats on offer where! Our friends at Bristol Univeristy Music Society (BUMS) have kindly made a quiz so you can see what you can join based on instrument and genre.
Take the quiz here: Bristol Music Guide
If you have any questions or queries about fees, membership or anything else concerning the society please:
Email us at bristolsymphonia@gmail.com
Email our President Patrick Colson at presidentsymphonia@gmail.com
Email our Equality Officers at welfaresymphonia@gmail.com
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
