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MEDIA CONTACT: Music Department (585) 275-2828 or Helene Snihur (585) 275-7800
August 3, 2001
The University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra, which is composed of experienced and talented musicians from throughout the community as well as University students, has scheduled auditions for its upcoming season.
Auditions will be held in lower Strong Auditorium on River Campus the weeks of Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 and will consist of three minutes of solo work of a prepared piece chosen by the candidate, plus sight reading from standard orchestral repertoire.
The scheduled times are from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30; from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 31; and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4. To schedule a time, contact Jean Caruso in the College music department at (585) 275-2828 or by e-mail at opal@mail.rochester.edu.
Orchestra rehearsals are held Tuesdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The ensemble presents four free concerts each year under the baton of David Harman, professor of music and director of orchestral activities at the College.
The orchestra performs major works from the standard orchestral repertoire. Concerts feature guest soloists from the community as well as student winners of the symphony orchestra concerto competition.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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