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The University Symphony Orchestra is one of the major ensembles at Texas Tech. This 80 member ensemble has
earned great public acclaim for its performances on campus, during its annual tour, and at national conferences.
At least seven major concerts or events are scheduled throughout the year, with a comprehensive repertoire of
works from the 18th-21st centuries, including collaborations with guest composers, the University Choirs and
Lubbock Chorale, opera department, and with our annual Concerto Competition winners. Members of the orchestra
regularly perform with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and are in high demand as leading members of other regional
orchestras.
Auditions are open to all qualified Texas Tech University students and are held at the beginning of the fall
term in August. Click here to go to the audition information page.
There may be additional positions available for the 2nd (spring) semester. To inquire, send an email to
orchestra@ttu.edu.
The University String Orchestra is designed for non-music majors, string education majors on a secondary
instrument, and community members. This ensemble provides an opportunity to both maintain and improve skills playing a wide variety of
music with limited weekly time commitments. Rehearsals occur Thursdays from 7-9pm in M02 at the School of Music, with one performance
each semester. This course satisfies the visual and performing arts credit requirements and is available for both undergraduate and
graduate credit. Course information: MUEN 3104 Section 002 - CRN 22895
There is a very informal audition to join, consisting of 1-2 minutes of prepared music of your choice. Plan to attend the introductory
meeting on the first Thursday of fall classes at 7pm in room M02, School of Music. After the brief meeting, students can sign-up for
an audition. If you missed the first meeting or if you are interested in joining for 2nd (spring) semester, send an email to
orchestra@ttu.edu to arrange an audition time. Students in the fall ensemble do not
need to re-audition for spring.
University Symphony Orchestra Performances 2009-10:
- Thursday September 17, 8pm, HRH (along with Symphonic Wind Ensemble)
- Sunday October 25, 3pm, HRH – Halloween Concert (ticketed event)
- Sunday December 6, 3pm, HRH
- Monday February 8, 8pm, HRH
- Monday March 25, 8pm, HRH
- Friday April 23, 8pm & Saturday April 24, 8pm (ticketed event)
- Tour dates TBA - the annual tour is typically 3 days in duration
University String Orchestra Performances 2009-10:
- Monday November 23, 8pm, HRH
- Monday April 12, 8pm, HRH
HRH=Hemmle Recital Hall in the TTU School of Music.
Performances are free unless designated as ticketed events.
For directions and parking info, follow the Music Performance Calendar link below.
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