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 I joined this university, and it was always the one rehearsal I really looked forward Read more…
Hi there! I’m Bartholomew Scattergood and I’m one of the two flute conductors this year. I’m a 4th year maths student and I’ve been in flute group since my first year. I’ve been playing the flute since I was 8 and I picked up the piccolo when I entered year Read more…
Welcome to Double Reeds 2019/20! Hi, I’m Rose, a second year physics student and the manager of the Double Reed ensemble this year. I played bassoon in Double Reeds last year and it was the favourite part of my week. As it is such a small ensemble everybody talks to Read more…
Back in February the band took a long coach journey over the border to Bangor University in Wales to take part in the annual University Brass Band Championships (UniBrass). We were all very happy with how we played on stage and it was great news to hear that we were Read more…
Welcome to Flutes 2019/20! Hi, I’m Isobel, a third year History and American Studies student and the manager of the Flute Ensemble for 2019/20. I have been playing the flute with Blowsoc throughout my time at Nottingham and it is definitely something I do not regret doing! The flute ensemble Read more…
Having played for brass bands at home before uni, I knew it was very important for me to take a look at the university’s band – and I was far from dissapointed! The music played stretches along a vast variety, from challenging test pieces such as Lake of The Moon Read more…
Hi, I’m Richard, a second year maths student, and last year and this year, I am one of the Conductors for the Clarinet Ensemble. I first got involved during one of the earlier rehearsals; I had come to Nottingham knowing I wanted to stay involved with music and trying new Read more…