UCSB Chamber Orchestra Violin Section

Course Information

Course Numbers: MUS A 42, A 142, A 242

Music Director/Instructor: Andy Radford

Class time: Mondays 7-9:30 pm

Class location: Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall

Course Description

The UC Santa Barbara Orchestra presents a diverse repertoire, featuring both classical masterpieces and contemporary works. The ensemble offers three concerts each year, one per quarter, open to music majors, non-majors, and community members. Membership is contingent upon audition and enrollment in the appropriate Chamber Orchestra course via the Gold system.

Auditions

The UCSB Orchestra is holding auditions for the 2024-25 academic year. Students who successfully audition must enroll in the course on Gold to participate. Those enrolled for the Fall 2024 quarter will not need to re-audition for winter and spring quarters. New participants in these quarters will undergo the audition process. Existing members may re-enroll throughout the academic year.

Audition Details

Duration: Each audition will last approximately 8 minutes.

Components: Auditions will include a solo performance and selected orchestral excerpts.

Audition Materials: Access the necessary audition pieces and instrument-specific excerpts here: Audition Materials

Audition Sign-Up: An audition sign-up list will be posted outside Room 2320 on the first day of each quarter.

Enrollment Process

Successful candidates will receive email confirmation and must enroll in the corresponding Chamber Orchestra course on Gold. The first rehearsal will be held on Monday, March 31 at 7:00 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.

We look forward to welcoming new and returning talents to our ensemble and are excited for another year of exceptional music-making together!