The Nairobi Music Society (NMS) is a nonprofit, volunteer driven community of singers, musicians, and music lovers dedicated to celebrating classical, choral, and instrumental music in Kenya. For over eight decades, we’ve brought together performers and audiences to share in the joy of live music.
Whether you love to sing, enjoy live concerts, or simply want to support classical music in Kenya, there are many ways to be part of the Nairobi Music Society. Choose your path below.
Celebrate the season with music that uplifts and inspires, directed by Joseph Njoroge and Meble Birengo.
We will be performing choral works by Finzi, Mendelssohn, Rutter, Holst, and more as directed by Joseph Njoroge and Meble Birengo.
Rehearsals start in September.
Explore music in Nairobi
From recitals to collaborations, find out what’s happening in Nairobi’s vibrant music scene. See upcoming events and join the audience.
Keep the music alive
In case your query is not amongs the frequently asked ones, kindly send us an inquiry via info@nairobimusicsociety.org
Not necessarily. Enthusiasm, commitment, and regular rehearsal attendance are what we value most. Solo roles and certain instrumental parts may require auditions.
Yes! Seasonal membership allows visiting singers and musicians to join for a specific concert project.
All fees are considered donations to sustain the Society’s work. They cover rehearsal spaces, music hire, performance venues, and other direct costs of producing concerts.
NMS is guided by its Constitution (2019) and run by a voluntary elected committee of office bearers and members.
Yes. We welcome Corporate Members who support our objectives and can benefit from visibility in Nairobi’s cultural community.
Absolutely. Many members simply enjoy attending concerts and supporting live music in Nairobi.
Yes. We are a nonprofit society registered under Kenyan law. In case of dissolution, all assets are donated to the Kenya Conservatoire of Music, as per our Constitution
