University Philharmonia

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 20 Mar 2026

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The University of Nottingham Philharmonia is a fantastic orchestra made up of staff, students and alumni from the University of Nottingham.   

If you play an orchestral instrument and are a student, current staff member or alumnus of the University of Nottingham you are welcome to audition for University Philharmonia. Auditions take place at the beginning of the academic year.

Each term, the Philharmonia performs a public concert in venues on the University Park campus or in Nottingham city. The orchestra plays exciting and challenging repertoire and is professionally led by Harry Lai. Student soloists and world-renowned guest artists including Xuefei Yang, Natalie Clein and the Amatis Trio have performed with the orchestra.

You can find further information about auditions, rehearsal schedules and membership at the bottom of this page.

FAQ's

Who can audition for the Philharmonia?  

When are rehearsals? 

What standard do I need to be to play in Philharmonia?  

What are the membership fees?

Dates and tickets

Spring

Tue 27 Jan – Fri 20 Mar 2026

Tue 27 Jan Rehearsal

6.30pm Rehearsal

Tue 3 Feb Rehearsal

6.30pm Rehearsal

Tue 10 Feb Rehearsal

6.30pm Rehearsal

Tue 17 Feb Rehearsal

6.30pm Rehearsal

Tue 24 Feb Rehearsal

6.30pm Rehearsal

Tue 3 Mar Rehearsal

6.30pm Rehearsal

Tue 10 Mar Rehearsal

6.30pm Rehearsal

Tue 17 Mar Rehearsal

6pm Rehearsal

Thu 19 Mar Rehearsal

6pm Rehearsal

Fri 20 Mar Rehearsal & Concert (7.30pm)

5.30pm Rehearsal & Concert (7.30pm)

Student (£20)

Music Deposit (£10)

Non-Student (£45)

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University Philharmonia

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FAQ's

Who can audition for the Philharmonia?

When are rehearsals?

What standard do I need to be to play in Philharmonia?

What are the membership fees?

Dates and tickets

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