| 词条 | Cambridge University Musical Society |
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The Cambridge University Musical Society (CUMS) is a federation of the university's main orchestral and choral ensembles, which cumulatively put on a substantial concert season during the university term. BackgroundMusic has a long history at Cambridge. In 1464 the world’s first firmly-authenticated Bachelor of Music degree was awarded at Cambridge to one Henry Abyngdon, Master of the Children of the Chapel Royal to Edward IV. Over the intervening centuries celebrated musicians such as William Boyce, William Sterndale Bennett, Charles Villiers Stanford, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Arthur Bliss, Alexander Goehr, Robin Holloway and Thomas Adès have studied or taught at Cambridge. FoundationIn 1843 the Cambridge University Musical Society (CUMS) was established,[1] and was originally called the Peterhouse Musical Society as most of its members were originally undergraduates from that college.[2] The founders of CUMS included John Bacchus Dykes,[3] William Thomson and John A. L. Airey.[4] Conductors of CUMSMany respected musical figures have directed the Cambridge University Musical Society, including the following:
EnsemblesStudents wishing to join an orchestra are required to audition at the beginning of the academic year (unless they are string players already in CUMS II and not seeking promotion), on the basis of which they are allocated to a position and orchestra. Competition for places is variable depending on instrument. Selection is purely on merit, and irrespective of age, standing in the university, or subject being read. Cambridge University Chamber OrchestraA small orchestra, consisting of the university's elite instrumental musicians, most of whom either hold university instrumental awards or have been involved in nationally-significant music making, particularly the National Youth Orchestra. CUMS Symphony Orchestra (formerly CUMS I)The flagship symphony orchestra, giving five concerts in the academic year, often involving renowned conductors, including Carlos Izcaray and Martin Yates. CUMS Concert Orchestra (formerly CUMS II)The second symphony orchestra, conducted by students. Cambridge University Wind OrchestraThe wind orchestra, conducted by students. CUMS ChorusThe large choir, conducted by many well-known conductors over the years (see above). Cambridge University Chamber ChoirA small choir, consisting of the university's elite singers, directed by Martin Ennis and David Lowe. Cambridge University Lunchtime ConcertsA series of lunchtime recitals, run by a committee of students, supported by CUMS. Cambridge University Percussion EnsembleThe newest addition to the CUMS family. Run by students. References1. ^{{cite book |title=Degrees Kelvin: a tale of genius, invention, and tragedy |last=Lindley |first=David |page=21 |year=2004 |publisher=National Academies Press |isbn=978-0-309-09073-5 }} 2. ^Gerald Norris (1980): p. 7 3. ^{{cite book |title=Lewis Carroll's diaries: the private journals of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) : the first complete version of the nine surviving volumes with notes and annotations, Volume 4 |authorlink=Lewis Carroll |last=Carroll |first=Lewis |editor=Edward Wakeling |page=129 |year=1997 |publisher=Lewis Carroll Society |isbn=978-0-904117-09-7 }} 4. ^{{cite book |title=Mr Hopkins' Men: Cambridge Reform and British Mathematics in the 19th Century |last=Craik |first=Alex D. D. |page=152 |year=2008 |publisher=Springer Science+Business Media |isbn=978-1-84800-132-9 }}
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