Making music
The University of Kent has a flourishing programme of music and students from all subjects, together with staff and the local community, have the opportunity to get involved in a wide-range of extra-curricular music activities.
As well as the many concerts in the award-winning Colyer-Fergusson Hall, there are also opportunities to perform in other venues, including the spectacular surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral and other historic and exciting spaces around the region.
If you sing or play an instrument you can join the Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, Concert and Big Bands and Chamber Choir, who rehearse weekly for public concerts each term. Many other ensembles and bands are formed each year, and budding soloists and conductors also have a chance to develop their talents.
The Music Department presents a regular series of Lunchtime Concerts in Colyer-Fergusson Hall and foyer, which feature both professional and University performers, and also promotes a number of prestigious evening concerts each year. These have included the Brodsky Quartet, I Fagiolini, the folk group Fara, and the London Community Gospel Choir. There are often opportunities to attend afternoon workshops with visiting musicians
Many other musical events take place across the University. The Gulbenkian hosts an array of music events ranging from classical and jazz to pop, world and folk.
Other opportunities
Music at Medway
There are also opportunities to be involved in extra-curricular music-making on the Medway campus.
Employability points
The Employability Points scheme rewards students for participation in extra-curricular activities, with prizes sponsored by a range of employers.
Music Performance Scholarships
Music Performance Scholarships are awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at Kent.