OU Choir

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The Open University Choir, directed by Bill Strang, is a work-place choir with approximately 80 members, drawn largely from Open University staff and students, but also including singers from the local community. The choir rehearses and performs at lunchtimes at the Open University Campus, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, presenting three main concerts each year. The choir has a reputation for performing a varied repertoire, and includes drawing on research done by members of the Music Department and commissioning and encouraging new work as particular features of its activities.

Concerts

Our concerts at the Open University are free and open to all - OU staff, students or members of the public. If you want to be added to our concert mailing list (post or email), see Contact us. Details of works performed in our recent concerts can be found at Previous concerts

2011-2012

Thursday 24 November 2011

WA Mozart's 'Coronation' Mass in C major, K317, for soloists, chorus and orchestra. Motets by Bruckner.

Hub Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall at 1pm

Friday 16 December 2011

Open University Carol Concert. The Choir and the OU Orchestra will join with Christian Forum to present music and readings for the University’s seasonal celebration. Hub Lecture Theatre, 11.30am.

Thursday 22 March 2012

The programme will include the world premiere of Thomas the Rhymer for soloists, chorus and orchestra by William Bowie.

Hub Lecture Theatre, Walton Hall at 1pm

Thursday 28 and Friday 29 June 2012

Choral music by women composers including Clara Schumann and Undine Smith Moore.

St Michael's Church, Walton Hall at 1pm

Other music-making at the OU

There are a number of other OU music groups presenting concerts at Milton Keynes campus. See Music at the OU