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About the MSU Denver Symphony Orchestra
The MSU Denver Symphony Orchestra (MUS 3827) is open to any student on the Auraria Campus, regardless of major or institution of enrollment. The course meets Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:20 pm, and generally performs 2-3 concerts per semester. If you play any of the string, brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments, then consider joining the orchestra! An audition is required, see Audition Information below.
MUS 3827 Symphony Orchestra – MW, 12:30 – 2:20 pm
Audition Information
For the Fall 2023 semester, the MSU Denver Symphony Orchestra is accepting video auditions.
To audition, please submit a video of yourself playing the audition requirements below using the Audition Form.
Submit your Audition Form by 11:59 PM, Monday, August 21, 2023.
Audition Video Repertoire Requirements:
- Perform one scale of your choice, three octaves preferred.
- Perform the audition excerpt from Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck for your instrument. Please choose a tempo in which you can perform the excerpt confidently and smoothly:
Flute Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Oboe Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Clarinet Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Bassoon Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Horn Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Trumpet Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Trombone Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Violin Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Viola Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Cello Audition Excerpt (PDF)
Bass Audition Excerpt (PDF)