Cambridge venues
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Cambridge Theatres
These may have musical or dance events.
Chesterton Community College Atrium Theatre
At Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NY
Concert Hall in West Road
Classical music. In West Road, off Queens Road.
Corn Exchange
Entertainment venue. Behind the Guildhall.
Hidden Rooms
Live music. In Jesus Lane CB5 8BA
Junction
Live music, children's activities, workshops, comedy, theatre/dance. Off Hills Road near railway bridge.
Kettles Yard
Modern art gallery & house. Musical concerts, talks, workshops.
The Alma
Live music. In Russell Court.
The Blue Moon
Live music. In Norfolk St.
The Geldart
Various types of music - see Events listing. Corner of Ainsworth Street and Geldart Street.
The Portland Arms
Live music pub. On Chesterton Road.
The Six Six Bar
Independent music venue, bar and kitchen. On East Road.
The Town and Gown
Pub and theatre. In Market Passage.

Local singers
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Cambridge Chorale
Adult choir performing regularly throughout East Anglia and further afield.
Cambridge Harmony Chorus
A fun, friendly, female a-cappella group.
Cambridge Philharmonic Chorus
Group of locally based singers of all ages, rehearsing at The Church of the Good Shepherd in Arbury.
Cambridge University Chamber Choir (CUCC)
A choir that sings repertoire from the 17th century to the present day. Concerts in December, March and the summer.
Chesterton Choral Society
Amateur mixed choir nearly 50 strong, based in Chesterton, Cambridge.
Collegium Laureatum Choir
A choir covering a wide range of classical music open to singers of all abilities.
Fairhaven Singers
Repertoire ranges from Baroque to twentieth century music.
Lucy Cavendish Singers
Small women's choir. Wide-ranging repertoire from jazz and traditional music to classical pieces.
Magsoc
Founded in 1884, MagSoc is one of the oldest music societies in Cambridge.
New Cambridge Singers
Chamber choir based in Cambridge.
Singing Allowed Cambridge
A non audition, professionally taught and accompanied, mixed repertoire choir.
Stapleford Choral Society
Village choir sings a wide variety of choral music from the 16th to the 20th century.
Timeline Songs
Has a mission to break down perceived barriers between musical styles.
Vocal Remix
A contemporary choir with an imaginative twist. Meets in Mill Road area.

Local classical music
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Academy of Ancient Music
Performing baroque and classical music on old instruments and in styles appropriate to the time when the music was composed.
Amphion Consort
An Early Music Ensemble based in Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Concert Orchestra
One of the friendliest orchestras in Cambridge, that enjoys playing a wide repertoire of music.
Cambridge Early Music
Runs summer schools and organises an annual programme of concerts.
Cambridge Guitar Club
For classical, flamenco and acoustic fingerstyle guitarists of all standards, including beginners.
Cambridge Philharmonic Society
Large chorus and orchestra presents 3-4 concerts per term.
Cambridge Sinfonietta
A supportive environment for amateurs to play classical music.
Cambridge University Chinese Orchestra Society
Conventional western orchestra and one that consists of traditional Chinese instruments.
Cambridge University Musical Society
Orchestras and chorus.
Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra (CUSO)
A high level student run orchestra putting on several concerts a year.
Christ's College Music Society
Detatils of upcoming events of the Music Society of Christ's College, Cambridge.
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra has a policy of promoting young solo performers, just starting out on their professional careers.
Ely Sinfonia
Community orchestra for East Cambridgeshire.
Falcon Ensemble
Symphony orchestra bringing together young musicians in Cambridge.
Fen Edge Orchestra
Amateur orchestra for re-starting players, adult learners, second instruments and those who don't want to practice.
Jesus College Music Society
A local college music society's upcoming musical events, open to all.

Local folk and traditional
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Cam-French
Monthly session of tradition French music and dance.
Cambridge Accordion Club
A medium sized group of players of different abilities, meeting in Horningsea.
Cambridge Bagpiper
Weddings, Funerals, New Year, Burns Nights a speciality. Tuition for all ages whether beginner or intermediate.
Cambridge Folk Club
Meets at The Golden Hind, Milton Road.
Cambridge Folk Festival
At Cherry Hinton Hall.
Daniel Nestlerode
American folk mandolinist.
Folk Dance and Morris
Links to local folk dance groups and music.

Local bellringers
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Cambridge University Guild of Change Ringers
Ring at several churches within Cambridge.
Ely Diocesan Bellringers
Ringing programme, Practise nights etc.
The Society of Cambridge Youths
Resident band of ringers at Great St. Mary's. Founded in 1724.

Local jazz blues brass samba
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Arco Iris
Community samba band based in Cambridge.
Cambridge Jazz Co-operative
Runs weekly jazz workshops in Cambridge.
Cambridge University Brass Band
Cambridge's premier brass band has been delighting audiences in the area and beyond since 1900.
Caxton Swing
Local group playing mainstream jazz from the 1920s to the present.
City of Cambridge Brass Band
Amateur musicians playing brass from cornets to tubas.
Liz Mitchell
Playing 2 tone on the saxophone.
Louise Hobbs
Cambridge based jazz singer offering a broad range of melodic vocal jazz, with a strong commitment of swing.
Peter Shepherd
Cambs based musician with a range of different jazz bands.

Local pop and rock
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Cambridge Rock Soc
For all rock, metal, punk, goth, post-punk, prog, grindcore, slam (etc) fans.
Melbourn Rock Club
Gigs are held at Eternit Sports and Social Club, next to the Eternit factory, between Meldreth and Whaddon in South Cambridgeshire.
Strawberry Fair
One-day festival of music, entertainments, arts and crafts.

Local music lessons
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Cambridge Guitar Courses
Individual and group lessons, courses and workshops for beginners and advanced students.
Dance Classes
Classes in different types of dance.
Harmonica Lessons with Steve Lockwood
Play blues rhythms, cool country wails, pitch bend all the way down and jam along with rockin' solos. All music styles played.
Music for Young People
Including classes.
Peter Shepherd, Jazz Music Lessons
Jazz music teacher Peter Shepherd's web site. A brief biography, and info about lessons.
Rebecca Moulton
Fully qualified music teacher offering tuition for all ages: Singing, Woodwind (Recorder, Clarinet and Flute), Beginner Piano, Music Theory/Aural and GCSE/A-Level catch up.
Singing Lessons Cambridge
Professional singing lessons in a range of styles such as Pop, Rock, Soul, Jazz, Opera, Blues, and RnB.

Musical instruments
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Cambridge Pianoforte
Pre-owned, new and restored pianos. Also string instruments, old and new.
Cambridge Woodwind Makers
Introduction to instrument making, and extended courses.
Millers
In Sussex Street. One of Britain's largest independent music stores.
Richard Wilson
Hand made bows from the finest quality materials, to suit the individual. Bow repairing and rehairing service.
Violin Makers
Classes in violin making, bow making, furniture restoration and woodcarving. Also repair and make violins.
Woolston Violins
Violin making, repairs and restoration.

Local services
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Creating My Cambridge
Giving a voice to school pupils, singers, musicians, poets, rappers, storytellers, film-makers and composers.
Pianist4u
Pianist for weddings, birthdays and other functions, and organist for wedding ceremony.
Seymour Drums
Performance, recording, depping and sessions.
Sound Recording Technology (SRT)
Independent media company based in St Ives, specialise in audio recording, dvd authoring and cd manufacturing.
Three Circles
Recording services for any genre of music as well as other audio related services.
ZooAudio
24 track digital recording studio.

Local youth music & dance
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Cambridge Youth Music
Umbrella organisation supporting opportunities for young people in and around Cambridge to enjoy making music.
Dance Youth Classes
Dance classes for young people.
Junction
Live music, children's activities, workshops, comedy, theatre/dance. Off Hills Road near railway bridge.
Music for Little People
Music classes for children under the age of 5 throughout Cambridgeshire.
Music Lessons
Lessons in specific instruments.
Stringmoves
Musical training through Dalcroze Eurhythmics before starting to learn a stringed instrument.