The Society
The Cambridge Philharmonic Society is one of the leading amateur music organisations in the country. It exists to play and sing classical music at the highest possible level. Members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and are brought together by their love of good music-making. The Society is run by a voluntary committee and employs a professional conductor, leader and chorus master.
The Society is renowned for its innovative programming, performing the great choral and orchestral works alongside new works and neglected masterpieces by both well known and less famous composers. It regularly engages established professional soloists and encourages the work of young musicians.
Concerts are mainly held in Cambridge and the surrounding area. The Society has also performed in Holland and Brussels and recently in the Rudolfinum in Prague. It also appears on a new recording of music by Ryan Teague released in 2006.
Rehearsals are held throughout the year in term time, usually at
Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road.
The orchestra rehearses on Mondays from 7.15-9.45pm, and the chorus on Tuesdays
from 7.30-9.45pm.
New Members
We are keen to welcome new members.
Entry to the Society is by audition and members pay an annual subscription.
Those interested in joining should contact:
Chorus Registrar: Sue Challans (tel. 01487 740583, email
chorus@cam-phil.org.uk)
Orchestral Secretary: Emma Lawrence (email
orchestra@cam-phil.org.uk)
The first two chorus rehearsals in each term are usually 'open':
anyone is welcome to come and sing on these evenings before deciding whether to
apply for membership. The orchestra has more specific arrangements for new
members, to ensure balance is maintained.
Corporate Sponsors and Patrons
The Society is sponsored by Nujira Ltd, a fast-growing Cambridge company which has rapidly established itself in the global telecommunications infrastructure industry with pioneering energy-efficient technology.
The Society is grateful for the continued support of its corporate patrons Domino Printing Sciences plc, The Pye Foundation, and Abcam.
Anyone interested in supporting the Society should contact the Secretary at secretary@cam-phil.org.uk).