Orchestra

The orchestra performs in collaboration with many departments at the university in a mix of classic and contemporary repertoire. Faculty members, guest artists, and winners of the School of Music Concerto Competition perform regularly as soloists with the orchestra. Each semester, the orchestra performs 4-6 concerts and engages all of the major orchestral genres including symphonic, chamber, opera, and ballet.

Membership

Membership for all orchestras is open to SHSU students of all majors. A competitive audition held at the beginning of each semester is required for membership.

Auditions

Audition music and audition dates will be posted at the end of the fall and spring semesters, and auditions will be held approximately one day prior to the first day of classes each semester (fall and spring). Information can be found on the ENSEMBLE AUDITION PAGE.

Rehearsals

Conducted by Dr. Kayoko Dan, the Symphony Orchestra meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 1:45 pm. For any questions related to the orchestra program, please contact Dr. Dan at kayokodan@shsu.edu.