PREVIOUS EVENTS
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Welcome Events
Friday 15th September
Orchestra day with the BSO, 10am-4pm, Cornwall House
Monday 18th September
EUSO taster rehearsal, 2pm-3pm, Kay House
EUSWO taster rehearsal, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Kay House
Pub Social, 6pm-9pm, Brewdog
Tuesday 19th September
Film orchestra taster, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Kay House
Friday 22nd September
Information stall, 10am-4pm, Great Hall
EUSO outreach group performance, 11am-11:45am, Forum Piazza
Outreach taster rehearsal, 5pm-7pm, Cornwall House
Saturday 23rd September
Scavenger Hunt Social, 6:30pm-9pm, meeting at the Imperial
Tuesday 26th September
EUSO taster rehearsal 2, 7pm-8pm, Kay House
EUSWO taster rehearsal 2, 8pm-9pm, Kay House
Saturday 30th September
EUSWO and EUSO woodwind and brass auditions, 9:30am-6pm, Cornwall House
Sunday 1st October
EUSO front desk strings auditions, 9am-1pm, Cornwall House
EUSO Summer Concert 2023
EUSO Spring Concert 2023
WINTER CONCERT 2O22
FRESHERS WEEK 2022:
Friday 16th September:
EUSO Returners' Rehearsal (14:00-15:00)
EUSWO Returners' Rehearsal (15:30-16:30)
Tuesday 20th September:
EUSWO Taster Rehearsal (16:30-17:30)
EUSO Taster Rehearsal (18:00-19:15)
EUSO and EUSWO Brewdog Pub Social (20:15 onwards)
Friday 23rd September:
Streatham Freshers Fair (10:00-18:00)
Saturday 24th September:
EUSO and EUSWO Exmouth Beach Social (12:00 onwards)
AUDITIONS 2022:
Wind, Brass, Front-Desk Strings: Saturday 1st October
Joint EUCO-EUSO Front-Desk String Auditions: Sunday 2nd October
*CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19*
SPRING CONCERT
Sunday 22nd March, 3pm
St David's Church, Exeter
Calling all classical music-lovers! EUSO and EUSWO are hosting a Mother's Day spectacular, featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic Fifth Symphony, the Reinecke Flute Concerto, performed by our wonderful Principal Flautist and General Secretary, Emily Grant, and a selection of pieces performed by the Wind Orchestra, including Hess’ 'Global Variations' and Carroll’s 'Blackwater'.
So why not treat your Mothers, Grandmothers and influential female role models to a lovely Sunday afternoon of classical music, as well as tea and Easter biscuits in the interval!
Tickets available online and on the door:
Adults £10
Students £5
Under 12s FREE
Tickets available at:
WINTER CONCERT
Saturday 30th November, 7:30pm
St Margaret's Church, Topsham
Don’t miss EUSO’s Winter Showcase, featuring Gabriel Yeap's performance of Rachmaninov's iconic Second Piano Concerto and the return of our very own Symphonic Wind Orchestra performing some delights of the wind band repertoire, to include Holst’s Suite in F and pieces by James Hosay and Phillip Sparke.
Join EUSO and EUSWO for a thoroughly enjoyable winter’s evening in Topsham, listening to some incredible works, as well as enjoying some tea and cake during the interval!
Tickets available online and on the door:
Adults £10
Students £5
Under 12s FREE
CONCERTO AUDITIONS
Friday 15th November
Mary Harris Memorial Chapel
On Friday 15th November we are holding auditions in the Mary Harris Memorial Chapel for all those who are interested in playing a concerto with EUSO in Term 2/3.
If you would be interested in auditioning, please fill out the application form below, which asks about the piece you would like to play, any previous experience and why you would like to perform with the orchestra.
https://forms.gle/2qaeF6kqZeFZEYxg6
Please register your interest as soon as possible if you know that you would like to audition. If you have any further questions regarding the audition or performance in general, feel free to message Laura Page.
EUSO and EUSWO auditions
Friday 27th - Sunday 28th September
We audition all wind across both ensembles as well as the front desks of the string sections. Each audition will consist of a pre-prepared unaccompanied piece, some sight-reading, and a conversation with the society president (Laura) and musical director (Tim).
Wind players interested in joining both EUSO and EUSWO may audition for both at the same time slot and are not required to book two audition slots.
String players interested in joining EUSO and EUCO (Chamber Orchestra) may also audition for both orchestras at the same time and will not need to book multiple audition slots.
These will take place in Cornwall House on campus. Those interested should have booked an audition time slot at the Freshers' Fair on Saturday, however if you were unable to attend, please contact symphonyorchestra@groups.exeterguild.com
FRESHERS' WEEK 2019
Freshers' week will provide great opportunities for new students to find out about and get involved with EUSO and EUSWO! Below are ways in which you can do so:
Saturday 21st September - Stall at Freshers Fair
In The Forum
Be sure to come and have a chat with our committee about EUSO and EUSWO!
You can also book your audition time slot for EUSO/EUSWO here.
Tuesday 17th September - Pub trip with Chamber Orchestra, Modern Orchestra, and Concert Band
8:30pm in The Imperial Wetherspoons
Tuesday 17th September - Rehearsal taster sessions
These will take place in Kay House, Duryard
Symphony Orchestra - 4-5pm
EUSO welcomes strings, orchestral woodwind, brass, timpani, and percussion
Symphonic Wind Orchestra - 5-6pm
EUSWO welcomes woodwind, brass, percussion, and string bass
Monday 16th September - Meet and Greet
12-3pm in DH1, The Forum
MUSIC WEEK
Commences Sunday 8th September
For Freshers, music week is a great opportunity to meet new people with a joint passion before the madness of Freshers' week! As well as making friends whilst doing something you love, you'll also have the time to familiarise yourself with the campus, explore the city, and sample local nightlife! Returning students are also welcome too, getting the chance to reconnect with each other and meet new like-minded musicians. This is not a week to be missed!
This year, we will be playing Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Suite.
Listen here:
PRICES:
New student - £280
Ticket includes:
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Accommodation at Holland Hall - inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Access to music week activities
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Social events e.g. bowling, nightclub entry, cinema entry etc
Returning student - £50
Ticket includes:
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Access to music week activities
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Social events e.g. bowling, nightclub entry, cinema entry etc
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.exeterguild.org/ents/event/25874/
More information can be found on the Students' Guild website
View the Music Week facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/893399684324907/
Click here to see a video from music week last year
SUMMER CONCERT
Sunday 9th June, 3pm
St David's Church, Exeter
EUSO's Summer Concert will feature Malcom Arnold's Scottish Dances, Brahms' Hungarian Dance No.1, and Krommer's Clarinet concerto performed by Soloist Will Lambert! Our Symphonic Wind Orchestra will also be performing a range of pieces including Dances from West Side Story, and Woolfenden's Illyrian Dances. With such a variety of fantastic music and a light beverage during the interval to get you in the mood, this is not a concert to be missed!
PRICES:
Adults £10
Students £5
Under 12s FREE
SPRING CONCERT
Sunday 17th March
St David's Church, Exeter
EUSO's Spring Concert will feature Sibelius' iconic Second Symphony, Weber's Bassoon Concerto performed by the magnificent Alex Smith, a vocal performance by the spectacular Katherine Rees and the debut of our new ensemble, the Exeter University Symphonic Wind Orchestra. With this exciting programme of music and a cream tea in the interval, it’s an event not to be missed!
PRICES:
Tickets £10
Students £5
Under 12s FREE
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday 9th December
St David's Church, Exeter
Join the Exeter University Symphony Orchestra for a magical, musical journey this Christmas. Experience enchanted woods, rushing rivers and dazzling lakes with our exciting and varied programme. With a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in hand, our concert is sure to put you in the festive spirit!
PROGRAMME:
Vltava and From Bohemia's Woods and Fields from Smetana's Mà Vlast
Variations on a Shaker Melody by Copland
Swan Lake Suite by Tchaikovsky
PRICES:
Tickets £10
Concessions £5
Concerts 2021-22:
THE BIG PHAT MUSIC QUIZ
Tuesday 15th September, 19:30
Join several of the biggest music societies in Exeter for a night of pure quiz-filled entertainment!
This collaborative event is a chance for you to be introduced to the music community at the University of Exeter.
With representation from a number of different music societies, you will be able to meet fellow musicians with similar musical interests and hear about the different music activities that take place at the University.
The event page can be accessed here.
**PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW SO WE CAN SEND OUT THE QUIZ LINKS AND PLACE YOU IN QUIZ TEAMS WITH PEOPLE OF SIMILAR INTERESTS**
https://forms.gle/9piUGkP5VLBCvKMW6
This must be completed by midnight on September 15th
MEET AND GREET/Q&A WITH THE EUSO COMMITTEE
Tuesday 15th September, 17:00
Join us for our virtual freshers' week Q&A session, where you can chat with the EUSO committee and find out about our society and how we will be operating this term.
The event will be live-streamed on Facebook on the event page which you can access here.
Please click 'going' on the event if you are joining so that you receive any updates and have easy access to the live-stream.
Please send us your questions on Facebook Messenger (@eusoconnected), Instagram (@eusoconnected), or via email (symphonyorchestra@groups.exeterguild.com).
This is a great opportunity to meet the committee, our conductor Tim, and find out more about how you can be a part of our society!
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - NAME THAT TUNE TRIVIA
Friday 18th September, 15:00
Take part in our Name that Tune quiz with EUSO!
We will be playing snippets of classical pieces for you to guess with the chance of winning some great prizes.
There will also be the opportunity to ask us questions if you were unable to attend our Q&A session on the 15th.
The event will be live-streamed on the Facebook event page, which you can access here.
Be sure to select 'going' if you plan on participating to stay up to date with the event.
This is a great opportunity to get involved with the orchestra in our first social of the academic year, as well as engaging with new and present members - the perfect way to kick off your year with EUSO!
Please message us any questions on Facebook Messenger (@eusoconnected), Instagram (@eusoconnected), or via email (symphonyorchestra@groups.exeterguild.com).
CHARITY FUNDRAISER - 'TWELVE HOURS OF PLAYING'
Saturday 18th June, 8am-8pm
Check out the Instagram highlight on our social media to view the online event.
With Covid-19 resulting in concerts being impossible, we wanted to do something that meant we could still come together as an orchestra and use our passion for music to help some worthy causes.
Following the recent events of the Corona Virus pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, we decided that we wanted to show our support, with the money raised from our twelve hours of playing event donated to both Exeter Foodbank and the Sphinx Organisation.
