MUMS is the largest student-led music society in the country! We have a diverse range of ensembles, an ever-growing outreach team, a fantastic conducting program, lunchtime concerts with student performers, and plenty of MUMS socials throughout the year, both at Martin Harris Centre and external events. These provide amazing performance opportunities for all students (music and non-music) and non-students. There's something for everyone!
As a MUMS Member, you benefit from:
The ability to join all MUMS ensembles, and have the opportunity to perform with them!
Access to the basement practice rooms in the Martin Harris Centre (6-9pm on weekdays, 10am-5pm on weekends).
Free entry to all MUMS concerts in the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall.
MUMS socials, where you can meet other musicians!
MUMS University Music Society Symphony Orchestra Concert
Saturday 18th October 2025, 6.30pm
Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama
This concert features the premiere of PHD student, Tanguy Pocquet Du Haut-Jusse’s new composition for orchestra followed by Jacob Ter Veldhuis’ Tallahatchie Concerto for Saxophone performed by concerto competition winner, Jamie Marriot. In the second half, the orchestra will play Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7
BUY TICKETS Adult £11.50 | Concessions £7.50 | Student £3.75 | MUMS members FREE
MUMS ENSEMBLE TIMETABLE
All MUMS ensemble rehearsals take place in the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama (MHC), M13 9PL. The MHC is a fully accessible venue.
Ensembles marked * are auditioned ensembles, and can only be attended upon the completion of a successful audition.
Both the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall and G16 are located on the ground floor of the MHC.
Monday
Manchester University String Orchestra (MUSO) 7-9pm, Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Tuesday
Manchester University Symphony Orchestra* 6.15-9pm, Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Wednesday
Manchester University Symphony Orchestra* 3.15-5.45pm, Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Ad Solem Chamber Choir* 6-8pm, G16
Manchester University Wind Orchestra (MUWO) 7-9pm, Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Thursday
MUMS Outreach Ensembles 12-1pm, G16 (Outreach Orchestra and Choir on alternating weeks)
Manchester University Big Band (MUBB)* 6.15-9pm, G16
UoM Chorus 7-9pm, Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Friday
Manchester Universities Brass Band 6-8pm, Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall
Cosmo Chamber Choir* 6-8pm, G16
Saturday
Jazz at Manchester Music Society (JAMMS) 2-4pm, G16
We have a wide range of ensembles and performance opportunities for all abilities and interests!
Our artistic decisions, while student-led, are advised by our Artistic Director, Rob Guy.
Discover our opportunities and projects, such as Outreach, MUSICA, Opera, and more!