On March 5, 2022, the University Chamber Orchestra performed on the Texas A&M Campus with special guest conductor Jeffrey Grogan.
Dr. Grogan is an internationally-acclaimed conductor and teacher, currently serving as Director of Orchestral Activities at the Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University. We are pleased to make available for you one part of that performance.
Sinfonia for String Orchestra OP. 110, from String Quartet No. 8
Dmitri Shostakovich
Arranged by Lucas Drew
Keiser Productions, Inc. OBO Edwin F. Kalmus & Co., Inc.
Link: Sinfonia for String Orchestra Shostakovich/Drew (Audio)
Tchaikovsky - String Serenade - Texas A&M University Chamber Orchestra
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5, Mvt. 1, Allegro con brio - Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra
The orchestras at Texas A&M University are comprised of students from all majors at the university. Each orchestra provides its students with outstanding musical experiences while allowing time for academics and other interests. Students in the orchestras perform the best of orchestra literature at a high level of artistic achievement in a focused and supportive environment. The current repertoire can be found here.
Both the Chamber Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra are for string players only and meet for 2 1⁄2 hours per week. Typically the Chamber Orchestra will perform one string orchestra and one full orchestra concert per semester and will have 2-3 outside of class rehearsals per semester in which the string players rehearse with the winds and percussion. Wind and percussion players are drawn from members of the bands.
Orchestra Courses and Times:
Chamber Orchestra: MUSC 283, Section 500, MW 4:10-5:25 PM
Travis Almany – Conductor
Philharmonic Orchestra: MUSC 283, Section 502, MWF 9:10-10:00 AM
Travis Almany – Conductor
How to Become a Member
Auditions for the University Orchestras are for string players only. Membership in the Texas A&M University Orchestras is based on a live audition. Auditions are by appointment and take place in the Music Activities Center. Wind and Percussion players interested in playing in the full orchestra should schedule a band audition.
