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Follow us on Instagram: @bristolsymphonia
Check out our official website: bristoluniversitysymphonia.co.uk
Contact us: bristolsymphonia@gmail.com

We have two student-run orchestras: Symphony Orchestra, which is part-auditioned, and Philharmonic, which is the only un-auditioned full orchestra at the University. Besides playing great music, we have a jam packed social calendar, a fun environment for music making and are accessible to everyone! We have a vibrant and social orchestral family, and enjoy engaging with our local community, including through outreach events and charity work. This year we hope to continue our success and look forward to meeting and welcoming new musicians! Come along to our Give it a Go! on the 16th September 3:30-6:00pm in the Victoria rooms to meet us and play some fantastic music!

Apply now to join either of our orchestras!

26/27 Application Form

Our orchestras:

Symphonia Symphony Orchestra is the only full size student-run orchestra at the university, playing a wide variety of advanced orchestral repertoire. In the past few years, this included Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony, Dvorak’s 7th Symphony and Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals.
The orchestra is part auditioned, with wind and brass auditions taking place at the start of each year. We are a tight-knit family of musicians, and we encourage everyone to attend our regular fun socials, including post-rehearsal wind downs. We rehearse on Thursday evenings and perform at least three concerts per year. Our esteemed annual concerto and composition competitions offer special opportunities for individual musicians to showcase their talent.  If you would like to be a part of a student led orchestra, make new friends, and play exciting music, this orchestra is for you.
 
Conductor: Finlay Cooper
Manager: Wilf Patten
Rehearsals: Thursdays 7-9pm, Richmond Building
 
Woodwind and brass seats are highly contested and auditions will be held on the 20th of September. At your audition, you will be asked to perform a short piece or excerpt from a piece of your own choosing and to take a sight-reading test. The piece should be chosen with a view to showing off both technical proficiency and tone quality. Audition sign ups will be sent out during Welcome Week, more information is available on the application form.​​​​
 
Symphonia Philharmonic Orchestra is a relaxed full sized orchestra which is completely non-auditioned. We welcome everyone, no matter their instrumental proficiency, to perform orchestral favourites from across the musical repertoire as part of a quality orchestra without the pressure of auditions and intensive practice schedules. Our programmes in the last few years have included Sibelius’ Finlandia, Debussy’s Suite Bergamasque, Danny Elfman’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Star Wars. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings and perform at least three concerts a year. For a relaxed opportunity to play music and make friends, we'd love to see you at Symphonia's Philharmonic Orchestra!
 
Conductor: Lucas Dick
Manager: Aiko Hoshiko
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5-7pm in the Anson Rooms, Richmond Building

2026 Symphony Spring Concert

2025 Symphony Spring Concert: 'Looking Westwards'

For Symphony orchestra, we will invite you to an audition or let you know the outcome of your application by the 24th September.
For Philharmonic everyone is welcome to turn up to rehearsals!
You can find more of our videos on Youtube: 

Memberships:

The current cost of Symphonia membership is £15 for the whole year - down from £18 in previous years!
This allows you as a member to participate in all our concerts, socials and competitions.
It also enables you to claim a discount of 10% off accessories and 15% off strings from our sponsors, Bristol Violin Shop, when purchased in store.
We also offer a reduced half-year membership of £10 for members who are on placement/abroad during TB1/TB2.
Membership is only required to be paid once you have been offered a place in either orchestra.

Confused about what performing arts groups are on offer at Bristol University?

There are over 35 ensembles spread across 12 societies so we understand, it can get a little confusing as to whats on offer where! Our friends at Bristol Univeristy Music Society (BUMS) have kindly made a quiz so you can see what you can join based on instrument and genre.
Take the quiz here: Bristol Music Guide

Want to hire us?

Many of our members are accomplished chamber musicians, and we can arrange small chamber groups for special events such as weddings, dinners and receptions. Contact us and we will do our best to meet your needs!

If you have any questions or queries about fees, membership or anything else concerning the society please:

Email us at bristolsymphonia@gmail.com

Email our President Eva Fenner-Leitao at presidentsymphonia@gmail.com

 

 

 

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Membership Fee Inclusions

 

Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.

 

Service Standards

 

All Club or Society members can expect to receive:

 

  • The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
  • The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
  • For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.

 

Code of Conduct

 

When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.

 

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Refund Policy

 

Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation.  To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk

 

Data sharing (Sports Club members only)

 

Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University).  This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.

 

As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members. 

 

Data sharing (Societies members only)

 

If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:


AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.

 

For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.

 

If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.


These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.