Explore our Ensembles
Dunelm Consort & Players
Dunelm Consort & Players is the university’s early music ensemble, performing works from the medieval, baroque, and early classical periods. Dunelm is unique in its nature, running as a project based ensemble, and inviting members to perform in each project. This means that Dunelm is dynamic in its make-up, and is able to perform various works different lineups across the year.
Dunelm has recently worked with the Bishop’s Consort and David Stancliffe in a performance of Bach’s St John Passion, and has benefitted from masterclasses with Robert Hollingworth, James Weeks, and Exaudi. These opportunities have benefitted members, many of whom have gone on to further study at conservatoire and have performed with Genesis Sixteen and more.
Future plans include a performance of Handel’s Messiah in December 2023, and further collaborations with other student music societies.
Managers: Lexi Dunley and Fabian Tindale-Geere
Email: dunelm.consort@durham.ac.uk
Piano Society
Durham University Piano Society (DUPS) hosts a range of events, performances and experiences for its members. DUPS allow pianists to connect and discover opportunities at Durham University; other keyboardists are welcomed too.
Recent events include a collaboration with other instrumentalists for an evening of concertos and sonatas, and solo piano recitals. As a network, DUPS centralises opportunities for pianists, informing members of concerto and accompaniment opportunities.
DUPS arranges practice slots for its members on Durham University’s Steinway, including the Steinway Model D in the Music Department. Alongside this, they arrange masterclass opportunities and lessons on figured bass for Baroque music accompaniment.
President: Dana Al-Tajer & Junya Ogawa
Email: keyboard.society@durham.ac.uk
Flute Choir
Durham University Flute Choir is a non-auditioned flute ensemble with a very social atmosphere. The society hosts at least one concert each term and plays a range of repertoire, from traditional pieces for flutes, to folk music and our own arrangements of film scores. Last year Flute Choir purchased a bass flute, enabling the ensemble to play music featuring a range of flute voices (bass, alto, flute, piccolo).
Flute choir also prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere at rehearsals, and encourages players of all levels to join and get involved!
President: Jessica Banfield
Email: jessica.e.banfield@durham.ac.uk