Orchestra & String Ensemble

This full-sized orchestra performs concerts of the standard repertoire, opera productions, holiday concerts, and more. Each season, the University Orchestra sponsors a Concerto Competition for all music students. Membership is open to both music majors and talented students from across our campus. Auditions are held before each Fall Semester; please contact the conductor for audition details.

 

Rowan Alumni and Friends: Orchestra and Choir Alumni Weekend

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to University closure.

We look forward to performing for you again next year!

Rehearsals
Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Alumni and friends are welcome to come to more rehearsals if requested.
Music will be available by March 1, 2020
 
Concert
Saturday, May 2, 2020 (CANCELLED)
7:30 PM
Pfleeger Concert Hall at Rowan University
 
Program
Mendelssohn – Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave)  
Runestad – Dreams of the Fallen 
Vaughan Williams – Dona Nobis Pacem 
Fetler – In Peace and Joy 
 
Conductor: Dr. Christopher Thomas
Special Guest: Rowan Alumni Luigi Mazzocchi
Concertmaster of the Pennsylvania Ballet
 
For more information, contact Timothy Schwarz at: schwarzt@rowan.edu

 

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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).

 

ASCENDING THE ANDES
Thursday, November 14^th at 8:00
Boyd Auditorium
 
   Astor Piazzolla
   Tres minutos con la realidad
 
   Osvaldo Golijov
   Tenebrae
 
   Gabriela Lena Frank
   Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout
 
THE MURDER OF OMIE WISE
…and other tragic tales told though music
Saturday, April 25^th at 7:30 PM (CANCELLED)
Pfleeger Auditorium
 
   Bach / Wiancko
   Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor
 
   Joseph Goodrich
   The tale of Omie Wise (world premier)
 
   Also featuring the junior and senior concerto competition winners.