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      • Wind Orchestra
      • Jazz Ensemble
      • Brass Band
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  • About Us
  • Artistic Direction
  • Events
  • Inclusion Policy
  • Ensembles
    • Our Ensembles
    • Symphony Orchestra
    • Big Band
    • String Orchestra
    • Wind Orchestra
    • Jazz Ensemble
    • Brass Band
  • Opportunities
    • Opportunities with MUMS
    • Outreach
    • Lunchtime Concerts
    • Conducting
    • Musica Festival
    • MUMS Tour
    • MUMS Opera
    • Teaching Scheme
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Manchester University Big Band

What is Big Band?

Manchester University Big Band is MUMS' flagship, high-standard, auditioned jazz band! Big Band perform at many gigs throughout the year, both within and outside of the university, playing a diverse range of big band music, from classic swingers to 21st century repertoire and often featuring vocalists. 

Who can play?

Big Band is an auditioned ensemble. You are able to audition if you play the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, bass, drums, guitar, percussion, or if you sing. More information on auditions can be found here.

Rehearsals

Following a successful audition, rehearsals take place weekly on Monday evenings from 6.30-9pm in G16 (in the Martin Harris Centre). Once seated through auditions, players must have purchased a MUMS membership to take part.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, or require more information about Big Band, please get in touch with the Big Band Managers, Luke and Hudhayfah, via bigband.mums@gmail.com

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