School Music Community Organized into Various Student Society Groups
At a music school, student-led societies offer a diverse range of opportunities for students to connect, learn, and have fun.
The Graduate Music Student Association (GMSA) represents graduate music students, organizing research presentations, performances, and social events. They also advocate for students within the music school.
The Undergraduate Music Student Council is an elected advisory body that represents undergraduate music students, providing a platform for student voices to be heard.
For those seeking more exclusive membership, there are societies like Mu Phi Epsilon and Pi Kappa Lambda. Mu Phi Epsilon is an international professional music fraternity focusing on musicianship, scholarship, and service, with membership typically by application and invitation. Pi Kappa Lambda is a professional honor society for outstanding music students, with membership based on academic and musical excellence.
The Music and Memory Volunteer Group is a unique opportunity for students to combine community service with musical engagement, volunteering to bring personalized music to elderly or infirm individuals.
Beyond music-specific societies, broader student organizations may include academic clubs, media and publication groups, and community service organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross Club, or environmental clubs, which are also open to music students.
Performing arts opportunities can include student-led ensembles or clubs such as concert band, jazz or pep bands, choruses, and music-related performance groups.
The Songwriting Society offers a less pressured, more light-hearted environment compared to traditional songwriting camps, providing a platform for aspiring songwriters to collaborate, share ideas, and receive feedback on their work.
For those interested in sports, the Sports Society organizes weekly basketball and volleyball tournaments in Shoreditch Park, encouraging physical activity and offering group activities, sports events, and friendly competitions.
The Social Club offers opportunities to meet new people, attend social events, and build connections within the student community.
To join any of these societies, students can visit their school's Office of Student Life or Student Activities website or office for the current list of societies. They can also contact the student organization leaders or advisors listed for each society. Attending an interest meeting or general student organization fair, if offered early in the academic year, is another way to get involved.
For creating a new student-led club, some schools require principal or administration approval and a formal application, including permission forms for participants.
This approach will help students identify and become part of societies that align with their musical and extracurricular interests at their school. Unfortunately, no information about other societies is provided in the extract.
The Music and Memory Volunteer Group offers a unique opportunity for students to combine entertainment (musical engagement and community service), and the Sports Society organizes weekly sports (basketball and volleyball) events that provide physical activity and group activities, including football tournaments.
