SUStrings (String Orchestra)

SUStrings is a friendly and active string orchestra which was founded to provide string musicians the opportunity to play and explore the extensive and varied repertoire for string orchestra. There are no auditions and anyone who plays* the violin, viola, cello or double bass to around Grade 5 standard or above is welcome. We rehearse weekly and perform at least one concert per term and one tour per academic year. Rehearsals: Every Monday 7:30-9:30pm Building 28/1017 To keep up to date with what's going on like SUStrings on FB and follow us on Instagram *Harpists are welcome to come as well but majority of pieces won't have a specific part but you can still join and play along!

SUStrings is a friendly and active string orchestra that was founded to provide string musicians the opportunity to play and explore the extensive and varied repertoire for string orchestra. There are no auditions and anyone who plays the violin, viola, cello or double bass to around Grade 5 standard or above is welcome. We rehearse weekly, perform at least one concert per term and go on one tour per academic year. 

Rehearsals: Every Monday 7:30-9:30pm in Building 02/5053 on Highfield Campus starting 3rd October 2022.

To keep up to date with what's going on, like SUStrings on Facebook and follow us on Instagram
Check out our website here: SUStrings

The Committee

All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for SUStrings (String Orchestra) this year are:

Laura Flint
Librarian
Fiona Sunderland
Orchestral Manager
Freya Ryan
Ordinary Member
Lucy Matthews
Ordinary Member
Cat Yi
President
Manon Smith
Publicity Officer
Sophie Tompkins
Publicity Officer
Samuel Sleath
Social Secretary
Brandon Koh
Social Secretary
Euan Lee-Cann
Tour Secretary
Nikolaus Thompson
Treasurer
Noah Lock
Vice President
Lucy Matthews
Welfare officer
Samuel Sleath
Welfare officer

Membership Information

These are the current membership fees offered by SUStrings (String Orchestra), 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
Year Membership£30.0026/09/2024 - 26/08/2025SUStrings rehearse weekly with the aim of exploring the varied repertoire for a String Orchestra and putting on termly concerts for everyone to enjoy. Informal and relaxed, SUStrings is where a string player can come and enjoy playing, with great company and without the pressure of auditions! The membership fee goes towards, hiring music, booking concert venues, the conductors fee etc. and also the general running of the orchestra itself - especially the biscuit costs!
Semester 1 Membership£15.0023/09/2024 - 25/01/2025This membership is intended for intended for individuals who are unable to continue playing with us in the second semester, or individuals who may financially struggle with a single larger payment. Please contact our treasurer (Niko, nat1n21@soton.ac.uk) if you have any other reason for needing this membership, and we will be happy to discuss this with you!

Constitution

All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run

Download Constitution

Health & Safety

All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for SUStrings (String Orchestra) are available to view below

Upcoming Events

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