Shippensburg University Community Orchestra
The Shippensburg University/Community Orchestra comprises university students, faculty and staff members, community members, advanced high school students, and professional musicians. It features professional principal string players who mentor and instruct the players within their sections. This stimulating learning and performing environment enables the orchestra to play challenging works.
Each semester's schedule includes approximately ten rehearsals that culminate in a full length concert of masterpieces from all eras. Most events feature performances by guest artists.
Members are admitted into the Shippensburg University-Community Orchestra through open auditions held the first week of each semester. S.U. students may earn academic credit for participation in the ensemble.
Overview
An ensemble comprising university students, community members, and professional musicians.
Repertoire includes the masterworks of orchestral literature.
Performances regularly feature guest artist soloists.
Auditions are held the first week of each semester.
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