We are a friendly society for all people interested in listening to or performing piano of any genre, at any level. We aim to provide an opportunity for student pianists to get together and play what is otherwise typically thought of as a solo instrument.

About the University of Southampton Piano Society (Pianosoc):

We are a friendly society for all people interested in listening to or performing piano of any genre, at any level. We aim to provide an opportunity for student pianists to get together and play what is otherwise typically thought of as a solo instrument.

Many students may not have access to a piano of their own while at Southampton - our weekly jam sessions allow pianists access to a real piano when they might not otherwise get a chance to play. Our jam sessions are not only an opportunity to play the piano but also a space for the discussion and appreciation of piano music. Anyone is welcome - even if you've never played the piano before, we encourage you to come and listen and/or chat. We also offer introductory sight reading lessons to give beginners the tools needed to start practicing the piano, and we also advise students on where to find pianos so they can pratice.

Our activities:

  • Weekly jam sessions
    • Every Friday, 19:00 to 21:00 in 06/1077. Please feel free to join and leave at any point during the sessions.
    • Everyone can perform any piano piece - dropping in to chat or to just listen is fine too! These are informal sessions just for relaxing, practicing and/or performing.
  • Group lessons
    • Every Friday, 18:00 to 19:00 in 06/1077.
    • We offer an introduction into sight reading for those who are interested in learning the Piano.
  • Organised Trips
    • In the past we have organised a trip to Warsaw, Poland to the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in 2021.

Social media and contact details:

Our main medium for releasing announcements via email. You can join our mailing list by becoming a member of the society.

Discord Server - Another way to hear announcements. It is also a way to interact with the committee and other members:

https://discord.gg/y2q8c7P

Email - You can also directly email the PianoSoc Committee via:

pianosoc@soton.ac.uk

The Committee

All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Piano Society this year are:

Alexander Bincalar
President
Andy Gao
Secretary & Welfare
Thomas Dacombe
Treasurer

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Membership Information

These are the current membership fees offered by Piano Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.

You must be a member of the Students' Union to join a club or society
NameCostValid PeriodDetails
Piano Society Year MembershipFREE20/09/2023 - 01/08/2024Becoming a member of the society adds you to the mailing list, giving you the latest information on all our events! We send notifications via your university email address, so please check this regularly. You can become a member and join our events at any time throughout the year!

Constitution

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Health & Safety

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