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 2026 semester's theme, The Soloist Program, will feature an exciting array of local professional soloists performing with the orchestra, including special guest tenor and SLU alum, José Miguel Santelices. In addition to the strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion will join us on some selections. The diverse solo repertoire includes works by Bizet, Lara, Mozart, Piazzolla, Puccini and several others.

Rehearsals (starting September 7)

• Mondays, 7-9:30pm, in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall

Performance Dates 

• Saturday, November 14, at 4pm in Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, New York
• Sunday, November 15, at 4pm in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall

Auditions

• Monday, August 31, 7-8pm, 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.