Chichester Music Society, formerly Funtington Music Group, was founded in 1992 by Robert Headley at his Funtington home and moved to the University in 2004. The aim and traditions of the group were to provide members with excellent musical performance and the opportunity to extend their musical knowledge and understanding, and to support the musical careers of students at the University. Since 2004 over £90,000 has been awarded in prizes, musical instruments and bursaries.
In 2022 following the Covid pandemic, due to a falling membership, the CMS committee agreed that the Society would focus on supporting the professional development of music students at the University through the sponsorship of workshops and concerts.
In 2025, the Society will be sponsoring four workshop/concerts with the University orchestras and a piano masterclass. The first of these events, the Piano Masterclass, will take place on Wednesday 5th February:
Piano Masterclass for Chichester University Piano Students
with Martino Tirimo (piano)
Wednesday 5th February at 7.30pm
Chapel of the Ascension, University of Chichester
Chamber Music Extravaganza
Friday 14th March, Chichester University Cloisters
University of Chichester Conservatoire students, together with tutors Bogdan Vacarescu (violin), Meg Hamilton (viola) and Ivana Peranic (cello), present a programme of brilliant chamber music by Mozart, Dvorak and Piazzolla.
Red Priest Concert
Tuesday 8th April, St John's Chapel, Chichester
CMS are delighted to be sponsoring this second concert of Baroque music with the University Baroque Orchestra and Red Priest. Following last year's highly successful 'Baroque Extravaganza' directed by Julia Bishop and Piers Adams, the musicians will present another fabulous programme of early music.
Monday June 2nd, University Chapel, Paul Sanders & James Mainwaring - Woodwind Rehersal & Showcase
The acclaimed woodwind specialists Paul Sanders and James Mainwaring will work with woodwind students of the University Chamber Orchestra with an open rehearsal between 4.30 to 5.00pm and a Showcase concert from 6.00 to 7.00pm. Free entry to the public.
November 18th - Imma Setiadi and Nigel Clayton Piano Duo
Workshop & Concert Details tbc
click here Next Meeting for programs & booking details
Further information is available from Chris Hough, CMS Chairman at: [email protected]
In 2022 following the Covid pandemic, due to a falling membership, the CMS committee agreed that the Society would focus on supporting the professional development of music students at the University through the sponsorship of workshops and concerts.
In 2025, the Society will be sponsoring four workshop/concerts with the University orchestras and a piano masterclass. The first of these events, the Piano Masterclass, will take place on Wednesday 5th February:
Piano Masterclass for Chichester University Piano Students
with Martino Tirimo (piano)
Wednesday 5th February at 7.30pm
Chapel of the Ascension, University of Chichester
Chamber Music Extravaganza
Friday 14th March, Chichester University Cloisters
University of Chichester Conservatoire students, together with tutors Bogdan Vacarescu (violin), Meg Hamilton (viola) and Ivana Peranic (cello), present a programme of brilliant chamber music by Mozart, Dvorak and Piazzolla.
Red Priest Concert
Tuesday 8th April, St John's Chapel, Chichester
CMS are delighted to be sponsoring this second concert of Baroque music with the University Baroque Orchestra and Red Priest. Following last year's highly successful 'Baroque Extravaganza' directed by Julia Bishop and Piers Adams, the musicians will present another fabulous programme of early music.
Monday June 2nd, University Chapel, Paul Sanders & James Mainwaring - Woodwind Rehersal & Showcase
The acclaimed woodwind specialists Paul Sanders and James Mainwaring will work with woodwind students of the University Chamber Orchestra with an open rehearsal between 4.30 to 5.00pm and a Showcase concert from 6.00 to 7.00pm. Free entry to the public.
November 18th - Imma Setiadi and Nigel Clayton Piano Duo
Workshop & Concert Details tbc
click here Next Meeting for programs & booking details
Further information is available from Chris Hough, CMS Chairman at: [email protected]
