UofG Early Music Society

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We were delighted to perform a violin sonata by George Frideric Handel last night at GUMC’s Spring Concert, as part of a varied programme alongside many other ensembles.

Special thanks to Thomas Chan, President of GUMC, for joining us on the harpsichord.

A sincere thank you to GUMC for having us, and to everyone who came along for your support. It was a real pleasure to be part of the evening.

More to come soon.

Photo credit: Euan Marney

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Open Rehearsal today — it was great to see so many of you try out early music with us.

We hope you enjoyed the session, whether it was your first time or not. More to come soon.

Stay tuned 👀

Curious about early music?
Bring along your instrument and join us for a relaxed open rehearsal — no matter your experience, it’s a chance to play together, meet fellow musicians, and see what we’re about.

📅 Sunday 22 March, 2:30–4:30pm
📍 Gilbert Scott Building, Concert Hall
🍻 Followed by a social at Bank Street Bar & Kitchen

See you there.

Meet Robert~ I am a second-year music student with a classical background in piano performance. However, recently I have been having fun exploring the Renaissance-Baroque keyboard repertoire, with a particular interest in Basso Continuo performance.

I find this approach to keyboard performance very liberating and exciting, as it encourages you to ‘improvise’ and support the rest of the ensemble. In this way, I find that the key to early music performance is the sense of community.

At the University of Glasgow Early Music Society, we want to create a space for early music within the University and encourage a friendly environment for exploring the rich repertoire of music available to us.

📸 Gobind Shergill

Growing up with the violin, I’ve come to realise that music has very little to do with simply playing the right notes.
What matters more is style — the thought behind a phrase, the balance between technique and expression, and the willingness to interpret rather than just reproduce.

That’s what draws me to early music.
It’s a repertoire that asks for care and curiosity, and often reminds us that less can indeed be more.

The University of Glasgow Early Music Society is a space for collaboration and exploration, where early repertoire is approached thoughtfully and openly. By discussing, experimenting, and engaging with historically informed performance, we try to look beyond modern “standards” and rediscover sounds that were once flexible, vivid, and experimental.

I’m grateful for the musical influences that shaped how I play, and excited to share that sense of discovery with others at UofG.
We hope this society can be a place where careful listening — and curiosity — still matter.

Whether you’re an experienced player, a music enthusiast, or simply interested in listening differently, you’re very welcome to join us.

📸 Gobind Shergill