In addition to the seven major ensembles, the music society has a wide selection of small groups which members are able to join. If you are interested in hiring one of the small groups for an event please contact the small groups rep (Details Below). The current small groups are:
• Whackestra
A percussion group that plays pop songs on boomwhackers, and occasionally handbells. Open to all!
• Brass Quintet
We’re a standard quintet – 2 trumpets, tuba, trombone, and french horn. We play a variety of music including from ABBA to The Godfather to Colonel Bogey. We perform at Roses and Lancaster Castle!
• String Quartet
• Flute Choir
Flute choir is a group where any style of music is played from musicals, folk and classical. We are all about having a laugh and making a good sound together.
• Clarinet Choir
Small, friendly clarinet ensemble playing a wide range of music styles including pop, jazz, function and classical. With parts for Eb, Bb and Bass Clarinet.
• Sax Choir
Small, friendly saxophone group playing a wide range of music styles including film music, jazz, function and classical. With parts for soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax and Bari sax.
• Inglorious Brassterds
• Burnt Toast
We’re Burnt Toast. We specialize in performing Pop and Rock songs. May we indulge you with our entertainment?
These are the current groups set up, yet there is plenty of opportunity to set up any new small groups by speaking to our small groups rep. This year’s (2024/25) rep is Lizzie Coveney who can be contacted via projects@ulms.org.uk.