Orchestras
Orchestras
Orchestras
Prof. Jiannan Cheng, Conductor
This full-sized symphony orchestra performs concerts of the standard repertoire, contemporary works, opera productions, holiday concerts, and more. Each season, the Rowan Symphony Orchestra sponsors a Concerto Competition for all music students. Membership is open to both music majors and talented students from across our campus, via successful audition at the beginning of each academic year. For more information, please contact Prof. Cheng at: chengjia@rowan.edu
STRING ENSEMBLE
Timothy Schwarz, Director
The String Ensemble offers a specialized performing opportunity for those playing the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Interested students should contact the ensemble conductor (schwarzt@rowan.edu).
STRING ORCHESTRA
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. For more information, please contact Prof. Mandescu at: mandescu@rowan.edu.
SHADOW DAYS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
We love to host prospective students on our shadow days! Open to high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students, a day of shadowing includes participating in full orchestra rehearsals, attend a technique class with violin professor Dr. Schwarz, observation of String Ensemble rehearsal, Q&A with our Music Education and Music Therapy faculty, a luncheon where you can interact with our current students, and—if desired—an opportunity to attend other classes within the music major or minor track. This year’s shadow days include:
- October 11, 2021
- November 4, 2021
Email Dr. Timothy Schwarz (schwarzt@rowan.edu) or Prof. Jiannan Cheng (chengjia@rowan.edu) if have questions!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2021:
Saturday, October 9th
SJBODA Audition Workshop
12:00 – 1:30 PM
With Dr. Timothy Schwarz, Dr. Joanne Erwin, Douglas Mapp, and Jiannan Cheng
REGISTER HERE Strings Education Teachers of the Future!
1:45 – 3:00 PM
With Dr. Joanne Erwin
A seminar for Middle and High School string players considering a career in music education.
For more information contact Tim Schwarz at schwarzt@rowan.edu
2022:
Saturday, February 19th from 1:00 – 5:00
Viola Day
Featuring Amadi Azikiwe, viola
For string players of all levels and ages
Sunday, February 20th at 2:00 PM
Rowan String Ensemble Concerto Competition
Junior and Senior levels
Saturday, February 26th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bass Hang
With Professor Douglas Mapp
Thursday – Friday March 10th & 11th
Rowan String Festival
With Dr. Timothy Schwarz, Dr. Joanne Erwin, Douglas Mapp and Jiannan Cheng
PERFORMANCES 2021-22:
2021:
Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:30 PM
Joanne Erwin, cello
Music by female composers
Tuesday, October 19th at 7:30 PM
Rowan University Symphony Orchestra
Jiannan Cheng, Director
Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still and other works by Mahler, Weber and Stravinsky
Thursday, November 11th at 7:30 PM
Rowan String Ensemble
Timothy Schwarz, Director
Mio Imai, violin soloist
Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:30 PM
Rowan University Symphony Orchestra
Jiannan Cheng, Director
Works by Wagner, Dvorak and Mozart
2022:
Wednesday, January 26th at 7:30 PM
Music from the Arab and Israeli culture
Timothy Schwarz, violin
Udi Bar-David, cello
Angela Zator Nelson, percussion
Joseph Tayoun, drums
Tuesday, March 1st at 7:30 PM
Rowan University Symphony Orchestra
Jiannan Cheng, Director
Featuring Rowan University Flute Professor, Susanna Loewy and the winner of the Rowan Annual Concerto Competition
Wednesday, April 20th at 7:30 PM
Rowan String Ensemble
Timothy Schwarz, Director
Featuring the winner of the String Ensemble Concerto Competition and winning ensemble of the Rowan String Festival