LUUMS (Music)
Music & Performance
Welcome to LUUMS (Music)
The Leeds University Union Music Society (LUUMS) is one of the largest societies in the LUU dedicated to providing a welcoming space for musicians of all genres. Whether your interests lie in classical, film, pop or jazz, LUUMS has a something for you regardless of your subject of study, musical ability or taste.
For 2025/26 Membership, please see below!
All current rehearsals are taking place at the School of Music, in Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, the Rehearsal Hall and Lecture Theatres.
There are 11 ensembles for you to be involved with, both open ensembles and auditioned, for any instrument or ability! LUUMS is committed to giving the musicians in Leeds a chance to show their talent by ensuring that each ensemble performs a minimum of 3 concerts a year. As well as individual concerts for each ensemble in venues such as the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall, All Souls Church and St. George’s Church, we also host a variety of solo and small group performances in classical and casual settings!
Alongside the diverse array of musical opportunities that we offer, LUUMS also has an exciting social calendar. Rehearsals are typically followed by a trip to Old Bar, and the year is packed full of socials for everyone to get involved in. These include large socials union with live music, and karaoke, Otley Runs, Sports Day and the highlight of the social calendar, the LUUMS Ball! In addition, our ensembles host their own socials to get to know everyone you rehearse with weekly. Each year, the auditioned ensembles tour around the UK and Europe in summer, providing an exciting opportunity to perform outside of Leeds and similarly the Brass Band partake in the TriUni and UniBrass competitions hosted at partner universities in the UK. The 25/26 season will also mark the 100th year anniversary since LUUMS's foundation in 1926 - more info will be available on our instagram page and website in coming months!
Please visit our website, luums.co.uk for translations and to find out more about our current Exec who run the society and Wider Exec who run our individual ensembles!
Our Open Ensembles are open to be joined at any point in the year! Click on your chosen ensemble below for more information!
Our Auditioned Ensembles require a single audition in front of the conductors and managers of those ensembles and take place in Freshers Week! To book your slot email our Secretary, Jasmine Lee: luums.secretary@gmail.com or find us in the Riley Smith at the Freshers Fair!
Auditioned ensembles
Open ensembles
When do our ensembles rehearse?
Mondays
17.00 – 19.00 – Chorus
19.30 – 21.30 – Sinfonia
Tuesdays
17.00 – 19.00 – Brass Band
19.30 – 21.30 – Chamber Choir
Wednesdays
14.00- 15.00 - Percussion Ensemble
15.00 – 17.00 – Composers’ Collective
17.00 – 19.00 – String Orchestra
19.30 – 21.30 – Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Thursdays
17.00 – 19.00 – Symphonic Choir
19.15 – 21.30 – Symphony Orchestra
Fridays
17.15 – 19.15 – Concert Band
Membership
The cost of membership for the year is £20. This can be purchased under ‘Buy membership’ and is named ‘STANDARD MEMBERSHIP’. This will get you access to all ensembles for semester 1 and 2, all socials, and departmental events for the whole of the year.
Students who just wish to join our socials and departmental events can buy a 'Departmental Membership' which is £10 for the year. Contact our Departmental Rep, Sarah Hobson: luums.departmental@gmail.com, for more info.
Alumni and friends and family of LUUMS members can become ‘Friends of LUUMS’ which gets you:
- an invitation to the society showcase concerts
- discounted tickets to events
- a copy of the society newsletter.
Contact our Fundraising and Sponsorship Officer, Izzy Caley: luums.fundraising@gmail.com for more info!
Any Questions? Contact us at luums.secretary@gmail.com
We can't wait to welcome you to the Leeds University Union Music Society!