The University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nancia D'Alimonte, rehearses Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 7.30 - 9.30 pm. The orchestra rehearses and performs a wide array of music including current as well as traditional orchestral repertoire, often featuring soloists from within the ensemble, the faculty and the professional community. Orchestra performances consist of one fall and two spring concerts and also will feature the solo competition winner on the second spring concert. Performances are in Lisner Auditorium.

Membership in the orchestra is made up from the varied and talented GWU community and is not limited to those only taking music classes and/or registered as a music major.  All are encouraged to audition.

**Auditions: Held during the first week of fall classes. Subsequent auditions throughout the academic year will be by appointment only. Requirements: Two excerpts (your choice), in contrasting styles, which demonstrates one's technical and musical proficiency. I want you to play your best and to feel comfortable, i.e. not nervous about this (it is best to warm up in the morning for a few minutes the day of, as you will play much better at the audition).  Sign-ups for new players ONLY, will be posted outside B-143 (by August 3rd) and will take place September 2nd & 3rd between 4.30 - 8.30 pm. (both days).

If you are a returning member of the Symphony, auditions for actual placement will be only as necessary. This procedure will be discussed at the first rehearsal. For the moment, all returning members should take their relative places as they were last spring.

Rehearsals begin Wednesday September 9th at 7.30 pm. in B-120 Phillips Hall (lower level).

Concerts are scheduled for November 15, 2009 (Lisner), February 7, 2010 (Lisner), April 18, 2010 (Lisner).

For further information, please contact Dr. Nancia D'Alimonte through the Music Department or via email: gwumusdir@mac.com.