Performance Groups
The musical ensembles at Queen’s are as varied as those who play in them. Don’t see what you want below? Contact David Mahaffy (d.mahaffy@qub.ac.uk) or Queen’s Music Society for information on how to start a new ensemble.
QUBe is a music collective based in Belfast at SARC, providing a forum for experimental music involving students, staff, and musicians from inside and outside Queen’s University Belfast. QUBe brings together performers from diverse artistic backgrounds to develop performances that explore ensemble interaction, audio-visuals, open scores and collective improvisation.
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Queen’s Viol Consort was formed about 30 years ago. Students, staff, and the general public with interests in early music are welcome to join. No previous experience of string instruments is required.
Sessions to be confirmed: School Contact Prof. Yo Tomita, y.tomita@qub.ac.uk:
HIVE is a vocal ensemble that composes and performs new music. The group explores verbal notation, graphic scores and site-specific performance, with regular events in Belfast.
Rehearsals Monday, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, Sonic Lab, SARC . Contact: Dr John D’Arcy j.darcy@qub.ac.uk
Qrganised by Queen’s Music Society
A traditional music group, open students at all levels.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays McMordie, Music Building 4-5pm. Contact: Brendan Kerr bkerr16@qub.ac.uk
Queen's Choral and Singing Society (QCaSS) are a dedicated choral society focused on providing their members with performance opportunities throughout the year with a range of music from classical to contemporary. Their two main ensembles are the Queen's Quarter Choir (QQC), a mixed ability choir which does not require audition, and Micro Choir, a smaller chamber style group which is auditioned and tackles more challenging pieces.
Additionally, they are able to facilitate the creation of new singing groups, assisting in the arrangement of rehearsal spaces and musical direction.
The QUB Electronic Music Society offers an extensive roster of talented local DJs and live electronic music artists, spanning all genres with plenty of experience playing intimate lounge sets to massive festivals.
Get in contact with us via email or Instagram (@qubelectronicmusicsociety) to organise a performance tailored to your event.
Providing music activities for aspiring young musicians from ages 4 - 17. Activities include children's choir, brass band, instrument tuition, and creative music technology
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Dear Trumpet, Trombone, Sax Player, Bass Guitarist, Rhythm Guitarist, Drummer or jazz Pianist! QUB Big Band is getting back together after the enforced silence brought about by Covid. The Big Band is a forum for amateur jazz players, in the University and beyond, who want to explore the big band repertoire under the expert direction of Mr Steve Barnett, former Ulster Orchestra trombone and himself a well-known jazz pianist in Northern Ireland.
Rehearsals: Monday from 6.30 to 8.30 pm (please be seated by 6.30) in the Harty Room, Music Building, University Square. First rehearsal Monday 4th Oct. Admission is by ‘availability' as numbers are restricted. Learners are welcome, but regular attendance is needed to take part in gigs. Please come wearing a face covering. QUB Big Band normally gives a winter and a spring concert. However, concert plans for this winter are on hold, pending the re-starting process.
This is a chamber choir for enthusiastic singers whose membership is drawn from throughout the University and the local community. Students from any department, academic and general staff members are welcome in this group. Anyone interested in QUB Chamber choir is welcome to attend a rehearsal without obligation and chat with the director afterward.
Director - Donal McCrisken, Enquiry contact: Amanda Kirkpatrick a.kirkpatrick@qub.ac.uk. Rehearsals; Wednesdays, 1.30 - 2.45, Harty Room - First rehearsal Wednesday 29th September 2021
Organised by Queen’s Music Society. A traditional music group, open students at all levels.
Organised by Queen’s Music Society. A traditional music group, open students at all levels. Rehearsals tbc, Music Building:
Organised by Queen’s Music Society. For those who like to sing unaccompanied close harmony. Director tbc: Rehersals tbc: For further information, keep in touch with QMS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QueensMusicSociety/
Director tbc: Rehersals tbc: For further information, keep in touch with QMS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QueensMusicSociety/:
The djembe is a West African drum played with bare hands. Learning to play it provides an opportunity to learn more about West African music and its role in dance and stories. We are currently gauging
This group is on hold until further notice
