University of Kent

University Music presents an array of exciting events to celebrate our year of music-making at the University, including a Big Band Gala, the University Chamber and Cecilian Choirs, a Music Scholars’ lunchtime concert, and much more around campus and beyond. The grand finale will be a sunny (we hope!), summery Sunday afternoon concert, including the University’s Concert Band, Chorus and Symphony Orchestra, complete with balloons and cream teas!

Wednesday 6 June, Gulbenkian Theatre, 1.10pm

Lunchtime Concert

Music Scholars University Camerata

University Music Scholars, together with student and staff members of the Camerata, in a lunchtime concert. The programme includes solo pieces for harp, flute and marimba, and a performance of Vivaldi's concert aria, Nulla in mundo pax sincera.

Admission free

Wednesday 6 June Gulbenkian Theatre, 7.30pm

Big Band Gala

The University of Kent Big Band

Ian Swatman conductor

Ruby Mutlow vocals

with special guests the Simon Bates Quartet

The University Big Band, conducted by Ian Swatman, is joined by saxophonist Simon Bates, Paul 'Harry' Harris (piano), Dave Swift (bass - Jools Holland R&B Orchestra) and Mike Osborne (drums) for a rousing finale to the musical year.

Tickets £13.00 (adults), £7.00 (student) available from the Gulbenkian Booking Office, T: 01227 769075 On-line booking: click here

Lunchtime at the Labyrinth

Bring a picnic to the Labyrinth behind Eliot College overlooking the city, and listen to the University Sirocco Ensemble and Brass Group.

Weather-permitting - check web for confirmation on the day!

Admission free

In collaboration with Creative Campus

Friday 8 June, St Mildred's Church, Canterbury, 7.30pm

Ave Maria

The University Chamber Choir and Cecilian Choir

Daniel Harding, Steph Richardson conductors

Two of the University's choirs come together for a programme of music for single and double choir in praise of the Virgin Mary, including pieces by Lauridsen, Schütz, Victoria, Gorecki and Billy Joel.

Tickets £6 / £4 (concs) (including post-concert refreshments) available from the Music Office

T: 01227 827335 or E: music@kent.ac.uk (cheque or cash only)

In aid of the church's Roof Restoration Fund

Saturday 9 June, Gulbenkian Theatre, 7.30pm

There's No Business Like Show-Business!

The University Musical Theatre Society brings you its final spectacular showcase of this academic year, with the very best from the West End, Broadway and the classics from Hollywood musicals - with a vastly talented group who really can do it all!

This showcase will make you laugh, make you cry and most definitely have you bopping along in your seats!

Tickets £7 / £6 concessions available from the Gulbenkian Booking Office, T: 01227 769075 On-line booking: click here

Sunday 10 June, Eliot College Hall, 3pm

Music for a Summer's Day

Susan Wanless, Daniel Harding, Ian Swatman, Steph Richardson conductors

Join the Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Chamber Choir to bid farewell to another academic year. Including music from Grease, a choral selection from My Fair Lady, the finale of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and finishing, as ever, with Elgar's rousing Pomp and Circumstance March, complete with balloons!

Followed by al fresco (we hope!) cream tea afterwards - included in ticket price.

Tickets £15.00 (adults), £8.00 (students & children) and £5.00 (balcony - standing only) available from the Gulbenkian Booking Office, T: 01227 769075 On-line booking: click here.