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University Orchestra


Our University Orchestra is a performance outlet for student, faculty, staff, and community member musicians. Led by conductor Marietta Cheng, the orchestra performs several inspiring and exciting concerts each academic year.
Student cellist reading a sheet of music in Memorial Chapel

Participation and Credit

University Orchestra is open to all students -- regardless of your major -- as well as faculty, staff, and community members. Many professional musicians also participate. Only a handful of students in the orchestra are music majors; most play simply for the love of music and the fun of performing. The mix of these diverse musicians provides an extraordinary opportunity for the sharing of ideas and passions, with plenty of teaching and educational moments.

To join the orchestra we ask only for a short informal audition. Contact Marietta Cheng for more details.

Students who participate for two consecutive semesters are eligible to receive a maximum of one academic course credit.

Student Testimonials

"I feel lucky to be a part of the orchestra. There are many great opportunities that one wouldn't think a small school like this would offer."

"I am very lucky to play in such a professional organization. We are exposed to so many great pieces!"

"Orchestra presents a good opportunity to work with and learn from professional musicians."

"It's a great learning experience to play in an orchestra amongst professionals and it's also exciting to feel like you've really contributed."