Based at the UK Open University, the OU Choir performs at the university and in the community, with a varied repertoire including new and commissioned work
Joined September 2017
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We will no longer be active on Twitter/X from 22nd October 2024 but you can keep in touch with us via our website at:
open.ac.uk/wikis/ouchoir
We hope you will join us there.
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Only a few days to go now! Really looking forward to our dress rehearsal with the Cantoribus Ensemble and soloists on Tuesday. Don't miss this wonderful music - book your tickets now, or just come along on Thursday at 1pm. Free and open to all.
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The OU Choir's concert at 1pm on 23 November features Haydn’s ‘Little Organ Mass’ and Handel’s Chandos Anthem 11: Let God arise. More info and how to book at:
open.ac.uk/wikis/ouchoir/Han…
The concert is free and open to all
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OU Choir's summer concert features Liz Lane's 'A different kind of urban', a celebration of Milton Keynes commissioned for MK's 50th birthday in 2017. Plus Purcell, Beethoven, and an arrangement of Amazing Grace on its 250th. More info at: open.ac.uk/wikis/ouchoir/A_d…
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We are back in the Hub Theatre on the OU's Walton Hall campus for our spring concert on 23 March, which features Hummel's Mass in B flat, and music by Beethoven and our own Bill Strang.
1pm - 2pm. Admission free and open to all. Book your ticket at:
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OU Choir retweeted
25 Jan 2022
There is, as yet, no confirmation that Sue Gray or the Met have interviewed the cake which ambushed the Prime Minister. Here’s hoping we get answers in the morning.
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We have been delighted to work with @lizlanecomposer, Judi Moore & Romola Smith with Bill Strang directing our singing on #Adifferentkindofliving this year.
15 Dec 2021
A musical highlight of the last year - collaborating with @OU_Choir
to create #Adifferentkindofliving online for choir & bass clarinet. Thanks to all for a rather special project.
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@OU_Choir @AnnaCPage @tim_hunt @moomyj @OUMusic @OU_FASS @Scampycat123
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The OU Choir released ‘A different kind of living’ on its YouTube Channel today! #Adifferentkindofliving is a new #choral commission by @lizlanecomposer & Judi Moore, developed, rehearsed, recorded online. See open.ac.uk/wikis/ouchoir/A_d… watch youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… @OpenUniversity
ALT The Open University Choir, A different kind of living, Woodland walk. Judi Moore - Lyrics, Liz Lane - Music, Romola Smith - Bass clarinet, Bill Strang - Musical Director
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We added Making #Adifferentkindofliving: watch the post-production discussion between composer, lyricist, bass clarinettist, musical director & audio engineer for the story, the why, how, & how it went along the way. #Zoom @lizlanecomposer youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… @OpenUniversity
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The score of #Adifferentkindofliving will be released on Composers Edition shortly @lizlanecomposer #composer lizlane.co.uk/ #music #choral #singing #BassClarinet open.ac.uk/wikis/ouchoir/A_d… composersedition.com/
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We've had 2 rehearsals today for our forthcoming #Durufle #Requiem concert on 17 November - you can book online at eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-univ… or buy tickets at the door on the day. #choral #singing @OrganistPaul
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Only a few tickets left for our concert on 29 November. Book yours via
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Don't miss our concert on 29 November of music by Schubert, Mozart, Stravinsky, Rakhmaninov and Strang! Admission free, tickets available via open.ac.uk/wikis/ouchoir/Sch…
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OU Choir retweeted
12 Nov 2018
Have you got your tickets for the Faurè Requiem in Buckingham on 1 Dec yet?
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#Buckingham #music #Singing #FaureRequiem
28 Oct 2018
Tickets for our Winter Concert on Sat 1 Dec 2018 are now for sale via the Buckingham Tourist Office, wegottickets.com/event/45278… and via choir members. #Singing #choirs #Faure
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OU Choir retweeted
22 Oct 2018
Our next concert. A very special event on the eve of the centenary of the Armistice. Stunning music accompanied by readings and imagery. Tickets via Polymnia.org.uk
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OU Choir retweeted
6 Nov 2018
We'd be immensely grateful if you could help us spread the word for this great opportunity of the choirs of #Yorkshire! @BBCLeeds @BBCLookNorth @WelcometoLeeds @Welcome2Yorks @LeedsNews @WhatsOnLeeds
5 Nov 2018
WANTED! Venues in Leeds to host our first SING DAY. The date is January 26th 2019. If you know of a venue that would like to get involved and help bring Leeds to life with the sound of choral music EVERYWHERE then please message us!
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OU Choir retweeted
6 Nov 2018
A fully funded PhD place in opera studies or 19th-century music is now available at @christs_college @CamUniMusic . mus.cam.ac.uk/news/grad-fund… Please share with any interested parties.
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Don't miss our concert on 29 November of music by Schubert, Mozart, Stravinsky, Rakhmaninov and Strang! Admission free, tickets available via open.ac.uk/wikis/ouchoir/Sch…
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