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
Fall Repertoire & Rehearsal Information: Details regarding the Fall 2024 repertoire will be updated closer to the start of the quarter. Please keep an eye on this page for the latest information.
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 in the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.
The Winter 2024 repertoire will be announced on our website: UCSB Chamber Orchestra Repertoire.
We look forward to welcoming new and returning talents to our ensemble and are excited for another year of exceptional music-making together!