Music Department

Orchestras

Philharmonic Orchestra

The Philharmonic Orchestra is an ensemble that provides string, woodwind, brass and percussion players the opportunity to perform in an orchestra setting. Standard and contemporary literature from orchestral repertoire is performed. This ensemble performs formal concerts both on and off campus and is open to all students and community members. Auditions are held the first Thursday of each term. Fulfills major ensemble requirement. Prerequisite: audition and consent of instructor, Joanne May

Listen to the Philharmonic Orchestra

Varsity Strings 

Varsity Strings is for students who wish to gain additional orchestral experience and for students who desire to build proficiency on a secondary instrument. The Varsity Strings perform a concert each term. Fulfills major ensemble credit requirement for string majors. Prerequisite: MUS 255 and/or consent of instructor, Remus Badea

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is an 80-member community organization that rehearses and presents concerts off campus. For more information, visit the Elmhurst Symphony's web site.