MEDIA CONTACT: Department of Music (585) 275-2828

September 6, 2001

University Symphony Continues Auditions for String Players

The University of Rochester Symphony Orchestra, a 100-member orchestra composed of musicians from throughout the community as well as University students, still has openings for experienced violists, cellists, and bassists.

Interested players should contact the Department of Music at (716) 275-2828 to schedule an audition.

Major works by Bernstein, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Richard Strauss, and Tchaikovsky will highlight this season's four concerts. The orchestra is also scheduled to perform on WXXI FM's Live from Hochstein series on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in Strong Auditorium on the River Campus.

About the University of Rochester

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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