Auditioning for the Orchestra
Auditions for the 2025-26 school year (new members as well as for concertmaster and principals) will take place in-person Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, August 26 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST. Please note, percussion auditions will only be on Monday, August 25 from 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm.
Each audition is 10 minutes long. Please select a ten-minute slot (percussionists, please choose from a time on Monday, August 25 from 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm only).
For for new members, you’ll be asked to perform two (2) pieces of repertoire of your choice, showing a contrast in both musical style and technical ability. There will also be a small sightreading excerpt.
For concertmaster or section principal auditions (whether you are a new or returning player), please download the relevant audition packet .
We hope you will join us for this exciting season!
Overview
Formed in 1956, The 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Symphony Orchestra (URSO) continues a tradition of joyful performances of masterworks of the symphonic repertoire. Numbering 100 members, the Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Mark Powell) is a blend of university undergraduate and graduate students as well as talented community musicians from the greater 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ area.
Membership is by auditions held at the start of the fall semester. URSO rehearses are on Tuesday evenings (7:30PM - 10:30PM) for our series of four free concerts each year that showcase this accomplished ensemble.
The Symphony Orchestra performs in the Henry Alvah Strong Auditorium on the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ River Campus.
