A crossroads of world cultures

The Orchestra and Choir of Paris Universities, an association created in 1993, currently counts young amateur musicians from about twenty countries, who have studied music for several years.

The O.C.U.P., the C.R.O.U.S (Regional Centre for University and School Organizations) of Paris and the universities of Paris are united by a partnership that enjoys the support of the C.N.O.U.S (National Centre for University and School Organizations). It gives nearly 300 instrumentalists and choir singers, coming from all Ile-de-France Universities and studying the most various disciplines, the opportunity to progress musically while discovering original works, in an environment that combines high musical standards and conviviality.

In many of these universities – Paris 1, Paris 3, Paris 5, Paris 6, Paris 7, Paris 9 et Paris 12 – the students can include this musical activity in their degree course (UE Musique).

Exchange programs with other European universities are organized regularly.

Future events

Produce you on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 at 6:00 pm for a concert of chamber music in the amphitheatre Richelieu, within the framework of the Cultural Hour of Paris I.

Press Extracts

Nouvelle République

“That beautiful concert places this student association among the finest in Europe. They deserve full marks.” Roland SPENLE

Les Petites Affiches

“Upon its creation, we had drawn your attention to that symphonic ensemble which was founded in order to bring together students with advanced musical training. After several years of practise, the experiment has certainly proved to be worthwhile. In addition to the delight of hearing a high-quality lyrical and symphonic ensemble, we can enjoy the pleasing vision of a kind of celebration of youth, inspired and accomplished.” François MENAGER

The irresistible rise of the O.C.U.P. “The orchestra and the choir of Paris universities have acquired indisputable renown, which is amply justified by the quality of their concerts : this spectacular success proves that talent, enthusiasm and dynamism can work miracles…” François MENAGER

To the poster

Hubert Reeves

La musique nous donne accès au coeur de la nature. Les salles de concert sont mes églises.

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