College Life
Music

Fitzwilliam College Music Society

Fitzwilliam College Music Society oversees all things musical at the College. It is one of the College's few senior societies, bringing together undergraduates, postgraduates and fellows; its Senior President is the Master, Professor Robert Lethbridge, who chairs meetings and is actively involved in the Society's affairs.

The committee meets at the beginning and end of every term to discuss concerts running in the College and the upkeep of musical instruments. Concerts are organised by members of FCMS with frequent co-operation from College musicians and the Director of Music, Organ Scholars and Fitzwilliam Chapel Choir.

At the end of every academic year FCMS holds its May Week garden party in the College grounds: with acts such as Fitz Swing, Fitz Barbershop and Fitz Sirens headlining, this is one of the largest events in May Week, enjoyed by students across the University.

Joining FCMS

Membership of FCMS is open to all Fitzwilliam students. Join one of the friendliest, most sociable and active college music scenes in Cambridge, and receive:

  • free admission to other concerts (e.g. Fitzwilliam Chamber Opera, Ensemble CB3) if you act as a steward
  • regular social events and subsidized annual dinner
  • the opportunity to participate on the committee and gain experience of organising events
  • a chance to contribute to exciting new ventures, such as our Christmas CD

To join FCMS now, or for any further information about the Society, please contact the Junior President, Martin Smith (ms769@cam.ac.uk) and read his Welcome page.

Committee 2009-2010

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President: Professor Robert Lethbridge
Senior Secretary: Dr Guy Pooley 
Senior Treasurer: Mr Barry Landy
Director of Music: Mr Francis Knights (music@fitz.cam.ac.uk) 
Junior President: Martin Smith (ms769@cam.ac.uk) 
Junior Vice-President: Emma Dyer
Junior Treasurer: James Frecknall
Secretary: Emma Winston
Students' Concert Organiser: Michaela Hinson-Raven
Publicity Officer: Kat Shallcross
Entertainments Officer: Chris Skipper