Summer Orchestra

2024 registration is now closed. Questions? Email ensemble@umn.edu.

The Summer Orchestra program brings together adult musicians of all backgrounds to rehearse and perform a compelling program of orchestral works. It is a great learning and community opportunity for anyone looking to advance their orchestral skills. There is no audition required to be a part of the Summer Orchestra but some orchestral experience is recommended before joining. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

Summer 2024 Registration

2024 Summer Orchestra registration is now closed.
  • Community Members: $80
  • Seniors and Students: $50
  • No fee for current School of Music students
 

2024 Rehearsal Schedule

Week 1
Rehearsal #1 – Monday, July 1 (7:00-9:30pm, Ferguson Hall 95)
Rehearsal #2 – Wednesday, July 3 (7:00-9:30pm, Ferguson Hall 95)

Week 2
Rehearsal #3 – Monday, July 8 (7:00-9:30pm, Ferguson Hall 95)
Rehearsal #4 – Wednesday, July 10 (7:00-9:30pm, Ferguson Hall 95)

Week 3
Rehearsal #5 – Monday, July 15 (7:00-9:30pm, Ferguson Hall 95)
Rehearsal #6 – Wednesday, July 17 (7:00-9:30pm, Ferguson Hall 95)

Week 4
Dress Rehearsal– Monday, July 22 (7:00-9:30pm, Ted Mann Concert Hall)
Concert – Wednesday, July 24 (7:30pm, call time 7:00pm, Ted Mann Concert Hall)

Summer 2024 Artists

Name Title
David Carrillo Siliezar Conductor
James Chang Conductor
Mark Russell Smith Artistic Advisor

2024 Repertoire

  • Lili Boulanger: D'un matin de printemps
  • Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Ballade in A minor, op. 33
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, op. 35