We make some pretty great music. In fact, our Wind Orchestra won a Platinum Award at the NCBF final 2019.
We are super keen on people getting involved in making some music. Whether you're interested in instrument-specific ensembles such as Clarinets or Saxophones, or perhaps our largest ensemble — Concert Band!
As well as making some great music, we are all keen to make new friends and socialise. We put on many socials throughout the year, so keep an eye out if you want to join in!
Hello and welcome to Blowsoc! I’m Matt and I’m thrilled to be Blowsoc president for this year! As a society we offer playing and conducting opportunities for all woodwind, brass and percussion players. We have nine diverse ensembles, all of which are unauditioned expect for our Wind Orchestra and Moonlighters Big Band, so there’s really something for everybody no matter what level you’re at and what style of music you’re into!
There’s also a great social side to the society, with both whole society and ensemble events running throughout the year including a European tour in Easter!
You don’t have to be a Music student to come and join us – in fact I actually study Maths so don’t let that worry you!
Check out the rest of our website for more details on our ensembles and social calendar, and please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions about joining the society!
Matt is a third year maths student but it's safe to say he spends most of his time at university in the music department! His first instrument is the trumpet and is excited to be the President of the society this year.
Hannah plays the Oboe but likes to dabble with other woodwind instruments too. When not playing music she is being a Geographer; climbing mountains, wading in lakes and collecting algae!
Ollie is a second year music student who plays trumpet and piano. He can always be found in the department, mainly pretending to practice! If you have any questions about our LTC programme feel free to contact him!
Jed is a 3rd year music technology student, playing trombone in a lot of the ensembles. A friendly face who enjoys spitting biscuit crumbs down his trombone.
Oli is a mathematics student who can also play the trumpet and organise a pretty-darn-good tour to Belgium.
Maddy is a biologist who also happens to be pretty good at the euphonium and keeping track of money.
Adam's first instrument is clarinet. In his spare time he does publicity things and perhaps other things too. He occasionally goes outside, but not often.
Catherine is a third year music student who plays flute. In her spare time she likes to play the piano and take part in many different music ensembles.
🎸 Our extremely popular big band providing you with the music you need to end the term on a good note!
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Hi there! I’m Harry. I’m a second year, who’s studying chemistry. I am also the percussion manager this year and keep an eye on the percussion instruments. I have been playing in percussion ensemble since Read more…
🤝 Blowsoc Introducing for the executive committee ends today… 🤗 This is Catherine Dennison, your Ensembles Coordinator this year. We asked her some Blowsoc-y questions… 1️⃣🎓 What do you study, and what do you play?3rd Read more…
🤝 Blowsoc Introducing will introduce the executive committee to ending tomorrow! ⭐ This is Hannah Kemp, your Vice-President this year. We asked her some Blowsoc-y questions… 1️⃣🎓 What do you study, and what do you Read more…