Student and Alumni Profiles

Recent music alumni events have included a orchestra weekend and remembrance concert to honour legacy of renowned classical musician, Peter Cropper. The concert, which celebrated the life and music of the founder and former leader of the internationally renowned Lindsay Quartet, featured performances by musicians who studied in the University of Sheffield’s Department of Music over the past 50 years. Graduates from the University who performed in the concert work with prestigious orchestras and music institutions all over the world. 

To find out more about upcoming music alumni events, join the University of Sheffield Department of Music Alumni Facebook group.

Alumni also get exclusive discount to University of Sheffield Concert Series. The Concerts programme includes scores of international and award-winning performers from across world, jazz, folk, contemporary and classical music. There's also a series of concerts from our talented current students and an annual alumni concert. All in all, something to astonish and delight music lovers of all tastes! Graduates of the University of Sheffield are eligible for a 10% discount per booking. Tickets must be purchased online via TicketSource, through the University of Sheffield Concerts website.

Find out more about the many benefits you can receive as an alumni.

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My Career - Concert and Arts Administration

Katie Williamson 2017

Katie studied the undergraduate BMus music course and went onto study MA Composition at The University of Sheffield. Katie enjoyed the music making opportunities the city had to offer and has started her career working for the local musical organisation, Music in the Round.

My Experience - MA Psychology of Music

Verna Vazquez Diaz 2018-2019

Verna was offered a Latin American postgraduate award to study MA Psychology of Music at the University of Sheffield. Verna shares her experience as an international student in the Department of Music and how the course has helped her start a professional research career.

The friendly people and the beautiful scenery make this city a wonderful place

Kuang-Chih (Gigi) Tsou, Taiwan (ROC) Winner of a Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

“I am so glad I chose to study at Sheffield, the friendly people and the beautiful scenery make this city a wonderful place.”

Sheffield has an amazing international environment

Bruna Francisco Martins Winner of a British Chevening Scholarship

“Sheffield has this amazing international environment where you can meet people from different places and are able to learn so much from them.”