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Music at Wolfson

Practice & performance are an essential part of College life

Under the direction of Lyn Alcántara, Wolfson has a thriving Music Society and College Choir with a full programme of concerts. 

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Lent Term Calendar

Sat 10 FebMusical Highlights from IolantheA Saturday lunchtime concert by the Cambridge University Gilbert & Sullivan Society who will perform excerpts from the operetta Iolanthe.
Sun 11 FebJazz Missa BrevisWolfson Choir are guests of St Edmund's chapel choir at this sung Catholic Mass at 10.30am at St Edmund's College Chapel. All Welcome.
Fri 16 FebMusic and Madeira: Harp recitalEleanor Medcalf will entertain us with beautiful works for concert harp including Hindemith Sonata for harp, Grandjany Rhapsodie, Matthias Improvisations for Harp and works by J.S. Bach.
Tue 20 FebLent Term College ServiceA 45-minute religious service led by the College Chaplains with music from Wolfson College Choir.
Sat 2 MarLunchtime Concert: The Granta TrioJoin us for this lunchtime concert featuring guest instrumentalists The Granta Trio - flute, cello and piano.
Sat 9 MarLunchtime Concert: Student MusiciansEnjoy performances by an array of talented Wolfson student singers and instrumentalists.
Sun 17 MarLent Term ConcertWolfson College Choir with organist Tom Williamson.

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Musical events

We are delighted to offer a wide range of concerts throughout the year. 

  • Our Lunchtime Concert Series is held on Saturdays at 13.30 in the Lee Hall and showcases musical talent from across the University see the College's website for details.
  • We produce major choral concerts at the end of both Michaelmas and Lent terms where the College Choir is able to showcase its work, along with talented Wolfson soloists and ensembles. We also feature guests performers from time to time such as the BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year, Prime Brass, and soloists from The BBC Singers.
  • Either before or after occasional Formal Halls, Music & Madeira offers professional concerts in the Lee Hall (during 2024 these will be in the dining hall). Performances have included Deco Ensemble, flautist Daniel Pailthorpe, tenor Andrew Kennedy, Classico Latino, violinist Rachel Podger, The Revolutionary Drawing room, The King's Men, guitarist Craig Ogden, Ignacio Maña-Mesas (saxophone), Donal McCann (piano), The Austen Trio, guitarist, Kevin Loh, and BBC Singers baritone, Jamie W. Hall accompanied by Richard Gowers (piano).
  • Occasional Early Music recitals happen on selected Friday evenings before Formal Hall at 6.30pm.
  • Our end-of-year concert is The Mary Bevan Recital given by winners of the Cambridge University Concerto competition (Wolfson has many talented musicians including finalist prize winners in 2022 and 2020, and winners in 2019 and 2012.
  • The College Choir performs at the annual end of year garden parties and various carolling events.
  • The Chamber Singers sing at prestigious College dinners and events.

View some of our performances in the Media Collection.

 

Music Scholarships

A number of musical scholarships are available for talented instrumentalists, accompanists and singers. Find out more.

 

How can you get Involved?

The College has several rehearsal spaces and keyboard instruments, and offers financial support for students of music. Wolfson has a regular stream of students studying at the Faculty of Music.

  • We also help students and visitors develop music literacy skills and music appreciation through membership of the College Choir, attendance at concerts and access to keyboard instruments for practice.
     
  • Would you like to give a recital in a warm and relaxed environment? If so, our Saturday lunchtime concert series is for you!
     
  • There is a collection of scores for use by current students in the Fuchs House Music Room. 
     
  • The Music Society Committee is always looking for keen members.
     
  • Why not volunteer to steward at a concert?
 

Get in Touch

Ms Lyn Alcántara - Director of Music
Dr Lucy Wilson - Choir Registrar
Dr Stephen Wilford - Director of Studies
Jessi Rogers - Student Music Assistant

What's on

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Lent Term Concert: Sacred to Jazz

17/03/2024 at 19.00

Wolfson College Music Society and Choir invite you to their end of term concert, accompanied by organist Tom Williamson.

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