University of Gloucestershire

Music at the University of Gloucestershire

Ian Higginson - Director of Music

Home Telephone: 01242 230455   Mobile: 07788 153776 

E-mail: ihigginson@glos.ac.uk

Please contact Ian Higginson - Director of Music (contact details above) for further information regarding music at the University.

New - University of Gloucestershire Music Scholarships and Bursaries

The University now awards music scholarships and bursaries, including an organ scholarship, six choral scholarships and four instrumental scholarships.

The above scholarships  can be applied for by prospective undergraduates, current undergraduates and postgraduate students at the University of Gloucestershire. Further details regarding auditions etc will be available from the Director of Music.  Those who are awarded a scholarship will be expected to make a significant contribution to the musical life of the University and Community Choir or Orchestra in agreement with the University Director of Music. Two of the choral scholarships will kindly be funded by Horwath Clark Whitehill Accountants and Willans Solicitors.

Music Bursaries

Full time students who either sing in the University and Community Choir, or play in the University and Community Chamber Orchestra may be entitled to a bursary towards the cost of music lessons. Those who are awarded a bursary will be expected to make a significant contribution to the musical life of the University and Community Choir or Orchestra in agreement with the University Director of Music. More details available from the Director of Music.

The Organ Scholarship

The Organ scholarship - worth £450 plus a bursary towards the cost of organ lessons based on 50% of a half hour lesson. More details available from the Director of Music.

Choral and Instrumental Scholarships

Each of these will be worth £300 plus a bursary towards the cost of lessons based on 50% of a half hour lessons.

Are you looking for a Choir or Orchestra to join?

The University and Community Choir and Chamber Orchestra are always keen to welcome new members to their group.

University and Community Choir

• No auditions and no subscriptions - but a Great Choir! Please note that there is a minimum requirement of 75% attendance for rehearsals and concerts / events.
• Thursday evenings (term time) - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at FCH Campus in either room TC009 at or the Chapel.
• The University and Community Choir is open to anyone to join - everyone welcome - Students, staff, and friends from the community. So come and experience the thrill of singing with other people! Rehearsals include a short coffee break so members can chat and get to know each other.

See University and Community Choir and Chamber Orchestra in Cheltenham for more information.

More details available from the Director of Music.

University and Community Chamber Orchestra

• No auditions and no subscriptions - but a very enjoyable experience for everyone!
• Tuesday evenings (term time) - 7.30pm - 9.30pm in room TC009 at FCH campus.
• Students, staff, friends from the community - come and experience the thrill of orchestral playing with other people!
• If you play an orchestral instrument to a minimum of Grade 5 standard - we would be delighted to hear from you.

See University and Community Choir and Chamber Orchestra in Cheltenham for more information.

More details available from the Director of Music.

Additional Music Groups at the University

We are also planning to start additional musical groups at the University. Please contact the Director of Music for further information.

Musical Theatre Productions

We are very keen for students and staff at the University to audition for parts in musical theatre productions, which will take place from time to time. As with all productions of this kind, we will need actors who can sing, chorus members, and back stage crew. If you are more interested in the technical side of theatre e.g. sound, lighting, set design and building or props, wardrobe, publicity etc then come and join our backstage crew who are always looking for more members. It's a great opportunity to meet other people and to learn new skills, particularly if you are interested in working in the theatre in the future.

For further details regarding  musical theatre, please contact either  Ian Higginson, Musical Director -  Mobile: 07788 153776 or E-mail: ihigginson@glos.ac.uk or Bernie Hodgkin, Director - E-mail: bhodgkin@glos.ac.uk

Music Lessons Available at the University

Music lessons are available at the University. Tuition in organ (beginner - diploma), composition, piano (beginner - diploma), vocal coaching, music theory and some orchestral instruments. Bursaries available for music tuition if you are a full time student at the University of Gloucestershire and are a regular member of the choir or orchestra. Please contact the Director of Music for further information and costs etc.

Piano Accompanist Available

We can supply an experienced accompanist for vocal coaching, practical music examinations, festivals and concerts etc.

Please contact the Director of Music for further information regarding music at the University.