Campus Orchestra is comprised of UA college students of all degree areas, UA music minors, advanced level pre-college musicians and post-college adults. Participation and seating is by audition. The ensemble meets Mondays from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in room 204 (IRR) of Moody Music Building and performs one concert per semester. The ensemble is under leadership of School of Music faculty member(s) and is conducted by a doctoral conducting major, currently, Mr. Anthony DiMauro.
Spring, 2024: Campus Orchestra will hold auditions for open chairs evenings of January 16 & 17.
Email Mr. Anthony DiMauro for an audition time, or if you have questions about the audition requirements or process: ajdimauro@crimson.ua.edu
Audition Spring 2024 repertoire will consist of the following:
Winds/Brass/Percussion: Two excerpts (your choice) from the UA Large Ensemble audition list. Orchestral excerpts are preferred. Excerpts linked here: https://music.ua.edu/ensemble-auditions/
Strings: Two contrasting solo pieces or etudes which demonstrate your technical and lyrical proficiency. Major scales may be requested at the discretion of the conductor. Sight reading may also be requested.
ENROLLMENT:
Once you have auditioned and are admitted to the ensemble, you must enroll to participate.
UA students and Early College students can register for the course: MUA 169 “Chamber Music” (section 005 for 1-credit, 006 for 0-credit).
If you are NOT enrolling for either of the above, you will need to register through the CMS site (or RYZER if a minor who is not in Early College. Questions regarding RYZER or CMS site enrollment should be directed to Dr. Jane Weigel, jweigel@ua.edu
RYZER SITE (for those under age 19y who are not enrolled in Early College or UA classes): https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?id=253807
CMS SITE (for those who are over age 19y OR those enrolled at UA): https://community-music.oitapps.ua.edu/
Pre-college string students who do not audition to the level of Campus Orchestra may enroll in Junior Strings (a coached/conducted string ensemble for pre-college students), OR participate in a professionally coached chamber music ensemble where they can hone their ensemble skills. Email jweigel@ua.edu for more info.
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- 3 Flutes (one on piccolo)
- 2 Oboes
- 2 Clarinets
- Bass Clarinet
- 2 Bassoon
- 4 Horns
- 3 Trumpets
- 3 Trombones (one on bass)
- 1 Tuba
- 4-6 Percussion
Concert
Spring, 2024 concert will be held in Moody Music Building on Monday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Campus Orchestra concerts occur in the Moody Music Building (810 2nd Ave., UA Campus) at 7:30 p.m. Admittance is free and children are welcome! These concerts are live-streamed to allow friends and family outside West Alabama access to the performance. Just go to the music website and select the streaming link.