Music

Department

Based in the award-winning Colyer-Fergusson Building on the Canterbury campus, our Extra-Curricular Music Department presents a vibrant programme of music-making, open to all students and staff at the University, and to the local community, throughout the academic year. From orchestral works to big band swing, choral concerts, Musical Theatre, chamber opera and more, from our outstanding concert-hall to Canterbury Cathedral and Deal Memorial Bandstand, there are plenty of opportunities to rehearse and perform, whatever you study.

Music Performance Scholarships are also open to talented instrumentalists and singers, offering a cash bursary and the opportunity to continue with instrumental or singing lessons, as part of being involved in University musical life. Practice-rooms are available for use throughout the year, including a dedicated band-room for amplified instruments.

For details about our Extra-Curricular Music Department activities and Music Performance Scholarships, please visit kent.ac.uk/music

Lunchtime Concerts: Daisy Veacock

The Music Department’s new Lunchtime Concert season launches with singer-songwriter Daisy Veacock’s appealing blend of lyricism and cheerfully reflective melancholy, painting an intimate picture of finding your feet in London at 19, with a strong pop and jazz influence.

When: Weds 18 October, 1.10pm

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3

Matthew Schellhorn

British pianist Matthew Schellhorn has been a leading performer for over twenty years, regularly appearing at major venues and festivals. His recital will include music by Herbert Howells, which Matthew has recorded for the Naxos label.

When: Wed 8 Nov, 1.10pm

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3

The Telling: the secret life of carols

Acclaimed early music group The Telling are known for their special performances of carols, using lighting to create a very special atmosphere. Their programme brings together a mixture of the earliest medieval English carols and traditional carols from across Europe.

When: Wed 6 Dec, 1.10pm

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3

University of Kent Chorus & Symphony Orchestra

Simon Thorpe baritone

Andrew Macnair tenor

Dan Harding conductor

Programme to include: Mussorgsky Night on a Bare Mountain Mendelssohn Die erste Walpurgissnacht

The Water Goblin

A wild and dramatic programme exploring mythology, folklore and the word of witches.

When: Sat 9 Dec, 7.30pm

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Tickets: £13 (full) / £7 (students)

Lunchtime Concert: Trish Clowes

Duo

Trish Clowes saxophone

Ross Stanley piano

Their programme will include music by Duke Ellington, Nikki Iles, Marcel Dupré, Lili Boulanger, as well as original compositions dedicated to their respective heroes, Wayne Shorter and John Taylor.

When: Wed 13 Mar, 1.10pm

Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

Tickets: Free, suggested donation £3