String Orchestra
The String Orchestra is open by audition to orchestral string players including students, staff, and faculty from the SLU campus as well as local professional and semi-professional musicians and talented local students. We endeavor to create memorable concert experiences for our audiences, whether it be standard repertoire or lighter pop music program selections.
A dedicated approach and passionate focus from its players have given the SLU String Orchestra its exceptional musical reputation on the university campus and throughout the local community.
The fall 2024 semester continues the twenty-year anniversary of the String Orchestra and to emphasize this special occasion, all music for this program will once again be selected by the players, culminating in our second Musicians' Choice Concert!
All selections will be chosen by current orchestra musicians, featuring music from past fall semester programs, celebrating composers such as Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and beyond. With such a wide variety to choose from, this program is sure to be enjoyable for our musicians and audiences.
Rehearsals (starting date Monday, September 9)
- Mondays, 7-9:30pm, in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall
Performance Dates
- Saturday, November 16, at 7pm at Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, New York
- Sunday, November 17, at 4pm in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall
Auditions
- Monday, September 2, 7-8:30pm, in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall
Only new players need audition. Returning players should write to director Christian Hosmer to be considered for placement.
To audition, you may come anytime during the time noted above. You will be asked to perform three scales of your choice and one or two prepared solo works of any type or genre.
Contact director Christian Hosmer with any questions.