Music at Vanbrugh College
Surrounding the University Music Department as it does and being the college of Music Department founder Wilfrid Mellers in the '60s, Vanbrugh has always had many ties with music. Aside from being so close to the Music Department and being a popular choice for prospective Music students, Vanbrugh also hosts a number of musical activities collectively known as Vanbrugh Music and run separately to University-wide YUSU societies.
College Music Tutor
Vanbrugh is unique in employing a College Music Tutor to run the musical activities of the college. The current tutor is Edd Caine, who welcomes any Vanbrugh student or member of staff who enjoys singing or playing an instrument. Vanbrugh Rock Tutor, Steve Burton, also offers advice and helps organise the Vanbrugh Rock Socials.
Vanbrugh Voices
A wonderful mix of old and young performers, experienced and inexperienced, all coming together to make traditional and popular music for fun.
Vanbrugh Chamber Ensemble
An ensemble for instrumentalists of all abilities.
Vanbrugh Band Rehearsal Space
For anyone looking to start a band, or looking for space to rehearse, look no further than The Garage.
Vanbrugh Open Mic
The JCR run regular open-mic sessions on Monday evenings in V-Bar, during term-time, from 8:30pm. For further information please contact the JCR Ents Committee, or just turn up.
Check out the Vanbrugh Music Facebook Group
Learn an instrument
Anyone wishing to learn an instrument, we have many music techers at the University. See our directory of instructors.
Join us
Anyone looking for some mentoring advice, please get in touch with Edd Caine.