Orchestral Ensembles
University Symphony Orchestra
Director: Professor Mark Russell Smith
Audition required. The University Symphony Orchestra is a select ensemble of 80 to 90 students who are primarily music majors. The orchestra rehearses and performs the finest orchestral literature available, from well-known works to premieres of new compositions. The orchestra performs four to six concerts per year, in addition to working with the University Opera Theatre on two productions per year. Course Number: MUS 3420/5420 (Registration takes place AFTER auditions).
- University Symphony Orchestra Meeting Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1:25 – 3:20 pm
- USO/UWE Project Based Schedule 2023-24
Campus Orchestras
Directors: David Carrillo and Jingqi Zhu
Non-auditioned ensemble. The Campus Orchestras are open to students of varied majors within the University and provide opportunities to explore orchestral music and collaborate with guest musicians and other University ensembles. Each Campus Orchestra rehearses once per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings) and performs concerts in Ted Mann Concert Hall twice per semester. Although a minimum level of competence is expected as this adds to the students' overall orchestra experience, a formal audition is not required.
Interested in joining a Campus Orchestra? Register for MUS 3430, section 001, 002, or 003. Unsure which Campus Orchestra to join? We recommend selecting the orchestra that works best with your course schedule.
Campus Orchestras Meeting Times:
- Maroon Campus Orchestra (MUS 3430-001): Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- North Star Philharmonia (MUS 3430-002): Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- Gold Campus Orchestra (MUS 3430-003): Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm