Music at Southampton

Don’t miss these two FREE Vibe Lounge events this weekend!

These are two live music events in the foyer at Turner Sims ahead of two incredible concerts:

On Saturday, at 7:00 PM, enjoy music from Wi******er Jazz Collective!
Followed at 8 PM by corto.alto
Book: https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/free-the-vibe-lounge-wi******er-jazz-collective/

And, on Sunday, 6:30 PM, works for string orchestra composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor performed by SUSO, the University's Symphony Orchestra!
Followed at 7:30 PM by Samantha Ege & Castle of our Skins | African Tales
Book: https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/the-vibe-lounge-suso-ensemble/

What’s The Vibe?
We are a team of passionate 18 – 25 year olds from all over Southampton. Our exciting projects aim to reach young people, highlighting the amazing music scene in our city! We are excited to support this cause in recognising the works of African descended artists. The Vibe Lounge is a new series of pre-concert performances in the foyer programmed by the Vibe Collective.

Great day at Music at Southampton workshopping saxophone quartets with the students 🎷 bravo all! And huge thanks to Benjamin Oliver and Max Syedtollan for all their wisdom and having us in!

University of Southampton

Join us on 2 June for the AI Arts Festival in Wi******er!

This will be a full day and evening packed with concerts and installations exploring creative uses of AI, as well as panel discussions on the challenges and ethical considerations that arise from the convergence of AI and the arts.

BOOK NOW!

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https://aiartsfestival.soton.ac.uk

The 2024 AI Arts Festival is hosted by the Web Science Institute in collaboration with the Wi******er School of Art and the Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities.
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Would you like to discover more about the fascinating history (and sound) of Dolmetsch recorders' forgotten golden era, when they were modelled on eighteenth-century originals?

Click below to watch and listen to Episode 1 and the newly released Episode 2 of the "Dolmetsch 1930s Legacy Project", a collaboration between the Flanders Recorder Duo (FR2) and our very own Professor Andrew Pinnock!

You will also find a link to open-access versions (free of charge) of Prof Pinnock's fascinating articles on the subject via the website of The Galpin Society Journal!

https://www.flanders-recorder-duo.be/en/the-dolmetsch-legacy/

Tomorrow, our Southampton Centre for Music Education and Social Justice is hosting a Roundtable discussion of the recent Misogyny in Music Report at 18:30 in the Turner Sims.

Please join us at 18:30 at Turner Sims. Don't forget to register at the link below!

The Centre of Music Education & Social Justice presents:

Misogyny in Music Roundtable

Turner Sims
Thursday 16th May, 18:30

The Misogyny in Music Report (2024) revealed and explored systemic issues of sexism and gender discrimination in music education and the music industry.

Join the Centre for Music Education and Social Justice for a Roundtable discussion with a panel of leading experts on music, gender and UK education. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about how our institutions can respond to the recommendations in the report. Contributions from the audience will be welcome.

https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/misogyny-in-music-roundtable/

📢 Are you a final year undergraduate music student?

Come along to our Music Career Clinic on Thursday 30th May to get support with anything careers related, including CVs and cover letters, postgraduate study applications or just starting think about your options and next steps. Sign up to a 20 minute appointment by scanning the QR code.

6 Scenes for Turntables and Orchestra, by Prof Matthew Shlomowitz, co-composed with Mariam Rezaei (who is also the soloist), was performed last week by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at the Tectonics Festival conducted by Ilan Volkov!

Watch a video of the performance by clicking on the link below!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/rrfhzc/play/p0hx7shk

The performance was broadcast on Radio 3 New Music show last Saturday and is available for 28 days:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001yydv

6 Scenes was also performed last year by the Frankfurt Radio Orchestra and Brussels Philharmonic and in April by the Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

Congratulations, Matthew! 👏🎉

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Exclusive interviews and performances featuring The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Join us tomorrow in welcoming pianist Ben Smith and soprano Mimi Doulton for the last lunchtime concert of the year!

The duo will present a fascinating programme, including pieces by Michael Finnissy, Rasmus Zwicki, Kaija Saariaho, Evan Johnson, Beatritz de Dia, and Lili Boulanger, as well as two world premieres by students Rachel Sullivan and Timothy Cape (PhD), and a work by Prof Matthew Shlomowitz!

Book your FREE tickets below!

🗓 Monday 29th April - 13:00
📍Turner Sims, Southampton

https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/uos-music-presents-mimi-doulton-ben-smith/

As we return from Easter break, we are delighted to welcome back to our lunchtime concert series PhD student and erhu virtuoso Teng Chen!

This time, Teng Chen will perform with a newly formed ensemble, 'Future Orient', which she has assembled with fellow music students to explore and celebrate the world of traditional Chinese music.

Book your FREE tickets below!

MONDAY 22 APRIL - 1:00 PM

https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/uos-music-presents-future-orient/

"There is something liberating collaborating with a machine and this has been really exciting as a composer. But it is still humans that put the heart and soul into it". Dr Benjamin Oliver

Read more about this fascinating interdisciplinary project led by Dr Ben Oliver below! ⬇️

Love Letters were recorded by Hannah Williams and Riot Ensemble and are being released by Birmingham Record Company Company (distributed by NMC Recordings) on Benjamin's portrait album TOO MANY SWEETS.

Music and AI combine for quirky performance Published: 17 April 2024 Southampton researchers created a text generator, LovelaceGPT, that produces quirky love letters which are then set to music.The resulting music compilation, Love Letters, was performed in London and Southampton by British soul sensation Hannah Williams, a vocal coach at the...

Benjamin Oliver: Too Many Sweets

Released Friday 26 April by our distributed label Birmingham Record Company – ‘Too Many Sweets’ by Benjamin Oliver.

The album is filled to the brim with filthy crooked grooves and shameless flirtations with the nearest triad, with Oliver enlisting the help of chipmusic composer Blake Troise (ProtoDome) to develop a troupe of bespoke low-memory synthesisers 🔥

Pre-save here: https://NMCRecs.lnk.to/BOtms

'Avalanche' by Benjamin Oliver - Laefer Quartet Live Premiere Live world premiere of 'Avalanche' for saxophone quartet & electronics by Benjamin Oliver (https://www.benolivermusic.com).Amy Green – soprano saxophone Naom...

A huge thank you to Valentina Seferinova for gracing us with her talent at yesterday's lunchtime concert! 🎹✨ Her Romantic program featured music by Sergei Rachmaninoff, along with some lesser-known compositions by Joachim Raff and Lubomir Rozycki that Valentina's dedication and acclaimed recordings are helping to share with a wider audience.
Valentina showcased remarkable contrast in her interpretation, seamlessly transitioning from emotive and gentle passages to powerful and expressive moments. Her performance beautifully captured the diversity of emotions conveyed in the programme. Bravo!

📢Join us for a FREE Family Activity Day at Turner Sims.

Saturday, March 16th, from 11 AM to 4 PM! 🎶

Gather your family for a day filled with music-inspired fun suitable for all ages! This event is part of the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival (SOTSEF) hosted by the University of Southampton.
Get creative and make your own Junk Model Instruments while exploring our interactive sound garden with local music artists!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity, see you there!

🎶 Exciting news! Join us for the pilot session of the Belcanto Studio Project at Turner Sims, Southampton on Friday, March 15th at 12:30 PM.

Hosted by the Department of Music, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, classical voice students will rehearse and perform music by Handel, Mozart, and Rossini in an open studio session with Francesco Izzo, Professor of Music and Head of Classical Performance at .

This concert is free and open to all. No tickets required! 🎵

📚 Join us for the book launch of "Hymns and Constructions of Race: Mobility, Agency, De/Coloniality" by Erin Johnson-Williams.

📅 Tuesday, March 19th
🕔 5–7 pm
📍 St Michael and All Angels Church

Experience an enriching evening featuring:

Shape note hymn singing workshop with Erin Johnson-Williams (Come ready to sing along, no prior singing experience needed!)
A keynote by visiting guest speaker Dulcie Dixon McKenzie: ‘“Give me that Old-time Religion” Reimagining Old-time Black Pentecostal Singing as Mobility, Agency, and Decoloniality’.
Closing performance by Liz Gre, accompanied by Samantha Ege.

We can’t wait to see you all there!

Congratulations to all participants in yesterday's annual John Ireland Prize 2024 at Turner Sims. We were delighted to see a significant number of performers presenting their short programs, featuring selections from John Ireland's extensive repertoire. A special congratulations to this year's winner, Kai Taylor, on violin, for his outstanding performance of Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in D minor: Romance. Well done to everyone involved!

Applications are now open for the University of Southampton Residential from July 16th-19th, 2024! 🎶
Join us for a 4-day, 3-night programme and explore our music degree programme! This opportunity is free and open to Year 12 or Level 3 (Year 1) students who meet our academic and Widening Participation criteria. Don't miss out! Click here for more details and to apply: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/schools-colleges/experience-summer-event.page

A huge thanks to Laefer Quartet, for their outstanding performance at Monday's lunchtime concert at Turner Sims! The saxophone quartet premiered Benjamin Oliver's Avalanche and showcased works by Joel Love, Clare Loveday, and Ravel.

Have a look at the pictures and videos from the concert and hear what the quartet had to say about their programme, which included:

Maurice Ravel - Le Trombeau de Couperin: I. Prelude

Joel Love - In Memoriam: I. Threnody, II. Adieu

Clare Loveday - Deep City

Benjamin Oliver - Avalanche

Interested in freelancing in the music industry? Whether you're a producer, musician, sound engineer, manager, or label promoter, freelancing offers flexibility and the chance to turn your passion into a business. Join us for an event that dives into the world of music freelancing! Learn about royalties, landing clients, managing expenses, creating multiple income streams, and more from experienced freelancers.

Location: The Student Enterprise Junction, Sir James Matthews Building (SJM), Southampton City Centre
Time: Wednesday, March 13th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Plus, there is an exclusive networking event from 19:00 - 20:00, complete with food and refreshments!

There will be a free coach service from Highfield to the event and back! Limited spaces, so book now!

Link: https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/leap/jobs.html?id=139754&service=Careers%20Service

Lunchtime Concert: Laefer Quartet

📅 Monday, March 4th at 13:00
📍 Turner Sims Concert Hall, Highfield Campus

Join us for an extraordinary lunchtime concert presented by the Music Department, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Southampton.

We are excited to host the UK's renowned Laefer Quartet as they showcase the versatility of saxophone chamber music. From Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin to Benjamin Oliver's Avalanche, this diverse programme won't be one to miss!

Reserve your free tickets here: https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/uos-music-presents-laefer-quartet/

Music Careers Clinic

Come join us on Thursday mornings at the Music Open Work Space (Building 28 Level 2) for discussions on career-related topics! To reserve your slot, simply fill out the form provided. Choose a date and time that works for you, and don't forget to bring along your CV, Cover Letter, LinkedIn page, or any questions you may have about your future endeavors. We look forward to assisting you! https://forms.office.com/e/X5RgraYTNu

Monday's concert was an absolute delight! A big thank you to Jamie Howell, PhD student, for his remarkable performance alongside Benjamin Oliver, Vicky Wright, Genevieve Namazzi, Adam Betts and our student performers. Jamie's work celebrates diversity by bringing together musicians from the realms of drum and bass, contemporary classical music, and improvised music.

Drawing from his 'Loop Work' series, Jamie crafted a piece that intricately weaves together varied looping textures and intricate grooves, allowing room for performers to explore and transform the music. The concert also featured an outstanding solo set by guest performer Adam Betts whose drumming style blends jazz freedom, rock passion, funk groove, and electro sounds, closing the concert with an electrifying performance. Well done to all for an amazing concert!

Turner Sims Jamie Howell Music Adam Betts Drums

Join us for Jamie Howell and co. with Adam Betts!

Time: Monday, February 19th at 1:00 PM
Location: Turner Sims, Southampton

Come and listen to a fusion of genres with Jamie Howell's groundbreaking work, featuring musicians from drum and bass, contemporary classical, and improvised music.

Don't miss Adam Betts' electrifying solo set, blending jazz, rock, funk, and electro sounds.

Get your free tickets here: https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/uos-music-presents-jamie-howell-co/

Considering Teaching? Join Our PGCE Events!

If you're pondering a career in teaching, this is your opportunity! Come by our recruitment events to get all your questions answered. Open to all students, no sign-up needed.

📅 Monday 19th February
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Highfield Campus, Jubilee Plaza (outside Building 32 and 85)

Learn more ➡️ https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=21542&service=Careers%20Service

📅 Tuesday 20th February
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Avenue Campus, Outside the Café (in the usual Careers Drop-In location)

Learn more ➡️ https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=21544&service=Careers%20Service

At this week's student showcase, we were treated to an array of musical performances, ranging from the enchanting harmonies of a choral ensemble to the soulful melodies of a folk group performing traditional Polish-Ukrainian and Welsh songs! The concert concluded with the vibrant rhythms, musical skill and improvisation of our Jazz band. Bravo to all our performers, and keep an ear out for our upcoming concerts!

Hartley Residency - Dr Alisha Lola Jones, February 13th-14th.

We are pleased to welcome Dr Alisha Lola Jones to our next Hartley Residency this week. Join us for lectures, workshops, and discussions over the next two days!

Dr Alisha Jones, associate professor in the faculty of music at the University of Cambridge, will be discussing her book Flaming?: The Peculiar Theopolitics of Fire and Desire in Black Male Gospel Performance. The programme also includes a lecture-recital on Black feminist performance and scholarship by Dr Samantha Ege.

For more information and the complete programme, follow this link: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/humanities/news/events/2024/02/13-hartley-residency-dr-alisha-lola-jones.page?

Student Showcase: Monday 12th February
Turner Sims Concert Hall

Join us at the University of Southampton's Department of Music for an unforgettable showcase featuring the incredible talents of our undergraduate and postgraduate musicians! From classical choral pieces to folk string melodies and jazz-inspired ensembles, our performers are ready to dazzle you with their creativity and skill. Expect a diverse range of musical genres, including works from the Long Nineteenth Century to 21st Century hits, jazz, pop, and more! Book your free ticket now by following the link below: https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/uos-music-presents-student-showcase-3/