Rowan Orchestras

STRING ENSEMBLE

 Professor Timothy Schwarz, Director

The String Ensemble is the premiere string ensemble at Rowan University. Compromised of 10-15 players, the ensemble performs without a conductor, with students taking a large part in the musical decision-making process. The ensemble performs both standard and new works including several world premieres and has a long list of world-renowned soloists including Juilliard Quartet member Molly Carr, Baltimore Symphony concertmaster Jonathan Carney, and Juilliard School of Music faculty Sheila Browne. The Rowan String Ensemble holds an annual concerto competition each February with a junior and senior division. 

Rehearsals take place 2x per week
Tuesdays and Thursdays  from 12:30-1:45PM

To join, students must complete and pass an audition and register for the course “String Ensemble” using CRN #43533
For questions, please email schwarzt@rowan.edu

STRING ORCHESTRA

Professor Gabriela Mandescu, Director

The Rowan String Orchestra is for non-music majors who love to play violin, viola, cello or bass. The orchestra meets once a week; no audition is required for String Orchestra, but it is expected that students have at least one year of experience with their instrument.

Rehearsals take place 2x per week
Tuesdays and Thursdays  from 12:30-1:45PM

To join, students should register for the course “String Orchestra” using CRN #43547
For questions, please email mandescu@rowan.edu