MUCS’ next rehearsal is on Wednesday 19th March at 6.45pm (Wyselaskie)

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Melbourne University Choral Society
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  • ABOUT MUCS
    • MUCS BIOGRAPHY
  • MUSICAL DIRECTION
    • CONDUCTOR
    • ACCOMPANIST
  • JOIN MUCS
    • JOIN
    • 2025 SOCIAL EVENTS
  • CONCERTS
    • CONCERTS
    • PAST CONCERT POSTERS
    • PHOTO GALLERY
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    • REHEARSALS
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  • CONTACT
  • TOURS
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One of Melbourne's best large choirs. MUCS has been legendary since 1939.

One of Melbourne's best large choirs. MUCS has been legendary since 1939. One of Melbourne's best large choirs. MUCS has been legendary since 1939. One of Melbourne's best large choirs. MUCS has been legendary since 1939.

No auditions!  Be a part of one of the biggest and best choirs on campus!

JOIN MUCS IN 2025

One of Melbourne's best large choirs. MUCS has been legendary since 1939.

One of Melbourne's best large choirs. MUCS has been legendary since 1939. One of Melbourne's best large choirs. MUCS has been legendary since 1939. One of Melbourne's best large choirs. MUCS has been legendary since 1939.

No auditions!  Be a part of one of the biggest and best choirs on campus!

JOIN MUCS IN 2025
ABOUT MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY CHORAL SOCIETY

Welcome

Founded in 1939 when the university’s men’s and women’s glee clubs merged, the Melbourne University Choral Society (MUCS) has firmly established a reputation as one of Melbourne’s leading large choirs, and has brought an exciting blend of youthful energy and musical skill to many works throughout the last 86 years.

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MUCS Rehearsals in 2025

Rehearsal venue

In 2025, MUCS will be rehearsing in the beautiful Wyselaskie Auditorium.

MUCS will resume Wednesday evening in person rehearsals for 2025 on Wednesday 5th February at Wyselaskie Auditorium 

from 6.45pm to 9.30pm, and all prospective or former members interested in joining this year are encouraged to come along ! 


See REHEARSAL VENUES on this website for further information. 


FOR A DETAILED REHEARSAL SCHEDULE, PLEASE VIST THE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE PAGE (CLICK HERE) 

Social Events

Weekly pre-rehearsal dinner: MUCS members regularly meet at the Clyde Hotel before rehearsal on a Wednesday evening for a quick dinner. If you're looking for some company after lectures, or want to get to know a few more choir members, then you're always welcome to join.


Weekly post- rehearsal drinks: MUCS members usually gather at the Clyde Hotel for informal drinks at the pub after rehearsals each Wednesday evening. Its cheap, and you don't have to actually drink to come along, but it's a great way to get to know people better and make some new friends!


SPECIAL SEMESTER ONE SOCIAL EVENTS:


Other social events:  MUCS enjoys a number of social events throughout the year including costume parties, pizza nights, wine and cheese events, dinners, trivia nights, open mic / karaoke nights, and various other social events. 


ORIENTATION WEEK FREE  WELCOME DRINKS 

Free soft drinks and nibbles before rehearsal to welcome our new members on Wednesday 26 February

From 6pm at Wyselaskie Auditorium


FREE WELCOME RECEPTION FOR ALL NEW MEMBERS

Free soft drinks and nibbles after a short get to know MUCS  rehearsal to welcome our new members on Friday 28 February

From 7pm at Wyselaskie Auditorium


FREE DRINKS AND NIBBLES NIGHT

Free soft drinks and nibbles after rehearsal to welcome our new members on Wednesday 5 March 

From 7pm at Wyselaskie Auditorium


FREE PIZZA NIGHT 

following rehearsal on Wednesday 12 March 


MUCS SUMMER PUB NIGHT

following rehearsal on Wednesday 2nd April MUCS will enjoy a rooftop drinks function at the Clyde Hotel after a shortened rehearsal


Performances and future tours

As future concert dates are announced, we will 

release details of all major performances on our CONCERTS page. 


In 2025 MUCS performed a number of major symphonic concerts. These include Carl Orff's masterpiese CARMINA BURANA and Australian composer Carl Vine's epic CHORAL SYMPHONY (No. 6) on Sunday 19th May at Melbourne Town Hall with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra, RMP Choir and National Boys Choir of Australia and three of Australia's finest soloists.


In August MUCS performed Mozart's glorious MASS IN C MAJOR ("CORONATION MASS") K.317  at the spectacular Deakin Edge, Federation Square, and in September the choir  participated in a sumptuous Symphonic Spectacular in the magnificent setting of St Paul's Cathedral with works including Dvorak's glorious Te Deum and Leavitt's Missa Festiva. 


In December MUCS performed as part of three large sold out CAROLS IN THE CATHEDRAL concerts in St Paul's Cathedral, with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra and National Boys Choir of Australia. 


MUCS have also announced exciting plans to tour to Eastern Europe in January 2026 and you can sign up to register for more information about the tour HERE (from mid February). 



STAY TUNED FOR EXCITING 2025 DETAILS SOON!


Highlights include joint performances with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra


Haydn's The Creation 

Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living

Carols in the Cathedral


as well as glorious miniatures by composers including Anton Bruckner, Sir John Rutter, Gabriel Faure, W.A. Mozart. Henry Purcell, Christopher Willcock and much more. 









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Rehearsals

Wednesdays

Rehearsal venue confirmed for 2025

6:45 pm

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9.30pm

Wyselaskie Auditorium, 29 College Cres, Parkville

Event Details

Wednesdays

Rehearsal venue confirmed for 2025

MUCS rehearsals take place in the beautiful Wyselaskie Auditorium which is located at the Independent Centre for Theology, next to Ormond Co...

Event Details

6:45 pm

-

9.30pm

Wyselaskie Auditorium, 29 College Cres, Parkville

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Acknowledgement of Country

Welcome to Melbourne Uni Choral Society

MUCS respectfully acknowledges that it meets on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. This special place ‘Narrm’ is now known by its European name of Melbourne. Today, Melbourne is one of the great multicultural cities of the world, and a significant meeting place. For the Boonerwrung, Woiworung, Taungurong, Djajawurrung and the Wathaurung which make up the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been an important meeting place and location for events of social, educational, sporting and cultural significance. We wish to acknowledge all First Nations People here today, and local Aboriginal and Torres Straight Elders, both past and present.

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Join the biggest and best non-auditioning student choir on campus! With over 80 years of tradition, MUCS is famous for it's mix of student energy, welcoming social activity and high musical standards.


Sing excellent repertoire in Melbourne's finest venues with leading soloists and orchestras, under the direction of award-winning conductor Andrew Wailes, widely regarded as one of Australia's leading choral experts.  


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