Welcome to The Modern Music Society
The society is aimed at anyone who has an interest in post-1900 music or those who are looking to experience a new way of playing and hearing music. The society is comprised of a Sinfonietta and chamber groups that vary according to the repertoire and perform regularly in concerts throughout the year. The group encourages composers to join as we make a point of engaging with works written from the college’s own students. The diverse possibilities of modern music means that anyone from any musical background can enjoy and share their musical experiences with the society!
Mailing List
To join our mailing list please fill in this form.
You will receive monthly newsletters that will detail upcoming events and give you the opportunity to sign up for concerts, workshops, and other activities.
Charity Projects and Widening Participation
We are dedicated to diversifying and decolonising music, increasing the accessibility of music and enabling a diverse body of people to enjoy and learn music. Throughout the year we will be organising charity projects as well as widening participation projects through local partnerships with schools. If you are interested in getting involved with any of these schemes keep an eye on our newsletter and socials or alternatively email [email protected] with the subject title ‘Widening Participation'.
Some of the projects to look forward to include:
- Charity livestreaming
- Christmas Carol singing
- Workshops/tutoring for a local school
- Charity bake sales
Ensembles
To participate in any of our ensembles, please purchase free membership of the Society and get in touch to register yourself as a member.
1. Sinfonietta
The Sinfonietta is our society’s flagship ensemble which seeks to innovate and showcase often underappreciated or lesser-known gems post-1900 by marginalised composers. Our current Musical Director is Sofia Grigoriadou.
We meet weekly for full and sectional rehearsals on Monday evenings from 6-8:30pm at Strand Campus, King’s College London. To register your interest, please click here.
2. Flute Ensembles
Founded in 2021, the King’s College London Modern Music Society Flute Ensembles is our society’s newest set of ensembles that seeks to innovate greater performance opportunities for our budding flautists. Our current Musical Director is Ricky Taing.
The Flute Choir (all abilities) meets weekly for full and sectional rehearsals on Fridays from 4:30-6:30pm at Strand Campus, King’s College London. To register your interest, please click here.
Ensembles
We are also open to pitches for new ensembles. We are also happy to accept applications should you wish to start an ensemble but do not yet have all the players, as we are happy to help with locating extra players.
Ensemble Pitch Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp4cU9fzFiGoKyOISr2Jl8Qvqe2_XJPPIBT-eYuEIVtgNeHg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Concerts
We hold regular concerts throughout the year both at King’s and elsewhere in London. In the 2022-23 academic year we look forward to:
- Three Sinfonietta concerts
- A chamber concert
- Launching Music Salons and Practice Club initiatives
- A joint piano and composers' concert
Members will also have the opportunity to have their compositions performed in the Sinfonietta.
Bi-weekly Wednesday lunchtime recitals will also give members to opportunity to perform in a casual environment.
Pianist and Composer Workshops
Practical Piano Workshop will run every other Thursday evening on the Strand Campus and will provide an opportunity for pianists of all abilities to meet and workshop many skills that are required in a modern pianist. Workshops with professionals will also take place, providing the opportunity to learn about extended techniques and other piano related abilities. To sign up click here.
Composer Workshops will run every other Thursday evening on the Strand Campus giving attendees the chance to learn, develop, and discuss technical and expressive elements of composition with fellow composers. Members will have the opportunity to have their compositions performed in an end of year concert. To sign up click here.
Socials and Wellbeing
We have many socials throughout the year, both directly related to modern music and others being more relaxed gatherings of society members. To hear about the socials subscribe to our mailing list and follow us on social media.
From all of us here at the Modern Music Society, we would like to thank you for visiting our page and hope to see you at many of our events throughout the year!
KCL Modern Music Society Committee 2022-23 read more
| President |
Alice Beadle |
| Treasurer |
Ricky Taing |
| Social Secretary |
Aliyah Kassam * |
| Musical Director |
Sofia Grigoriadou |
| Piano Directors |
Casey Lim and Lewis Naisby |
| Composition Directors |
Lorraine Wong and Sheena Jibowu |
| Outreach Officer |
Sunny Duan |
* Designated Wellbeing Lead