 Texas A&M String Orchestra
This vibrant string ensemble is open to all students on the TAMU College Station Campus with prior orchestra experience. It serves as a vehicle for members to continue their musical experience in the college setting.
Literature performed by the String Orchestra is chosen from the best of standard and contemportary works. When full orchestra works are performed, wind and percussion players will be selected from enrolled members of the University Bands. The String Orchestra performs two campus concerts per semester. Paul Sikes serves as conductor for the ensemble. Music 283, Section 501, MW 4:10-5:25PM, 1 hour credit (counts toward VPA requirement) AUDITIONS Membership in the Texas A&M University String Orchestra is based on a live audition performed for the conductor of the ensemble. Auditions are by appointment and take place in the E.V. Adams Band Building. Audition material is selected by the student auditioning and should include two contrasting excerpts which exhibit both technical facility and lyrical qualities. Students should prepare approximately two minutes of each style. Sight-reading is also included in the audition process. To schedule an audition contact Mr. Sikes at 979-845-3529 or
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. All string auditions will take place the week before school starts. String players with orchestra experience may register for Music 283, Section 501 prior to audition. |
