Symphony Orchestra

This is a full-sized symphony orchestra which gives two concerts each academic year, one with the University Choir and one purely orchestral concert.

There are auditioned places for all standard orchestral instrumentalists (Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion). More information on when and how to audition to follow.

Recent repertoire includes;

Karelia Suite (Sibelius)
Trumpet Concerto (Tomasi)
Symphony in C (Stravinsky)
Mass in D (Dvorak)

For the Autumn term, the Symphony Orchestra will be performing in the Town Hall in a joint concert with the University choir, in a program to include a Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.

Please see below for further information on this ensemble including rehearsal details:

		Ensemble Type:	Auditioned
		Ensemble Manager:	Simeon Liley
		Day:	Thursday
		Time:	7.15pm – 10.00pm
		Venue:	Elgar Concert Hall
		First Rehearsal:	27^th September 2012
		Autumn term conductor:	Daniele Rosina

Additional information: Please note, you will be required to pay a deposit of £20 at the first rehearsal for your music (cheques made payable to UMS). If your parts are not returned by the end of term then your deposit will not be returned.