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The University of Iowa Symphony
Orchestra
025:192 ORCHESTRA (0-1 s.h.)
The University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra has been hailed as one of the finest college/university orchestras in the U.S. In addition, this organization is one of the leaders in the premiering and promoting of new literature. The 2008 – 9 season will include literature such as Copland’s Lincoln Portrait and Symphony No. 3, Ein Heldenleben of Richard Strauss, the original version of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera, Hänsel und Gretel. Rehearsals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 3:30-5:00 p.m., 1061 VMB.
Auditions for membership are during the first week of
classes each semester. (Orchestra winds and percussion are assigned by their
respective studios.) To sign-up for a string audition, use the form posted on the Orchestra bulletin board outside
1036 Voxman Music Building or call 319-335-1631. The audition is 7 minutes in length and includes a short excerpt of a concerto, sonata,
or etude plus a 3 octave scale and sight reading. Rehearsals are Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, 3:30-5:00 p.m., 1061 VMB.
Changes in registration should be made with the orchestra manager.
For additional
information about the UI orchestras call or email Jeremy Starr
Last updated
May, 2008
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