Music

Whether you want to showcase your skills as a player or singer, discover a new talent or simply meet like-minded people from across the University and Oxford, Brookes Music has something for everyone.

Music is an integral part of the life of the University, from our choirs and orchestra to the many student-led music societies. Whatever your skills and musical interests, at Oxford Brookes you can get involved in one of the many ensembles, find a quiet space to practise, and socialise with other musicians and music lovers.

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Ensembles

The University maintains three official ensembles, which are led by the Director of Brookes Music, and also hosts a number of student-led music societies. You are welcome to join our:

Facilities

Our practice facilities, located in the basement of the Richard Hamilton Building, include three general practice rooms, each equipped with a piano, as well as two specialist spaces: a live drum room and a silent band room. Available by subscription to students and staff, these rooms provide a convenient space to practise, rehearse and develop your musical skills.

We also offer a secure instrument storeroom, giving students a safe place to keep musical instruments, guitars and amplifiers on campus. If you don't have your own instrument in Oxford, our instrument hire service (subject to availability) can help you take part in the orchestra and other musical activities.

Our performances take place in a variety of venues, both on campus and in the wider community, such as The Bullingdon on Cowley Road and St Andrew's Church in Headington. Performing in different settings gives students the opportunity to share their music with audiences across Oxford.

Practice room
Practice room
Live Drum room
Live Drum room
Silent Band room
Silent Band room
Instrument storeroom
Instrument storeroom

Music in Oxford

Oxford has been home to music for over a thousand years. It hosts the famous chapel choirs at Christ Church, Magdalen College and New College; it has the oldest dedicated performance space in the world, the Holywell Music Room; there are dozens of choirs you could join, such as the famous Bach Choir. 

The Oxford Lieder Festival and the concert series at SJE attract the best classical performers of the world. Oxford also has a thriving rock, pop and jazz scene, with venues such as the O2 and Bullingdon on Cowley Road hosting well-known acts, and many pubs that offer a space to up-and-coming bands.

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