Orchestra for Non-Majors and for Music Majors playing a Secondary Instrument

Ensemble Update for Academic Year 2020–2021


The Ohio State University orchestras, choirs and bands are committed to providing meaningful educational and performance experiences amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether instruction is online, in person/socially distanced, or a hybrid, the conducting and studio faculty continue to creatively plan instruction following state and university guidelines for student safety, while simultaneously preparing students for their professional life in music.
 


NOTE:

The Ohio State University Community Orchestra is offered in Spring Semester 2021.


The Ohio State University Community Orchestra is an opportunity for non-music majors who are interested in furthering their musical development, as well as making new friends and experiencing the artistry of performing in a collegiate ensemble.

OSUCO is open to the Ohio State community including students, faculty, staff and alumni. Previous playing experience on your instrument is required. All orchestral instruments are welcome.

The orchestra is also open to music majors playing a secondary instrument who have previous performance experience on the instrument.

Auditions are not required. Information about optional auditions for principal seating will be provided at the first rehearsal of the semester.

The orchestra performs one concert, at the close of each semester.

Enrollment


Each term, all members of this ensemble must enroll to be eligible to play. Members of the orchestra receive a grade based on participation and performances. 

  • Course Title — Small Ensemble: Miscellaneous
  • Undergraduate Course Number: MUSIC 2208.99, section 010 (.05–1 credit)
  • Graduate Course Number: MUSIC 7208.99, section 191 (1 credit)

ATTENTION! Ohio State faculty/staff and community members interested in joining the orchestra should contact the Office of Distance Education and eLearning for Extended Education enrollment information.

For more information, contact Prof. Miriam Burns.

NOTE:

First-Year Undergraduate String Orchestra is not offered during the academic year 2019–2020. This orchestra (FYUSO) is a string chamber ensemble for first-year non-music majors who have played violin, viola, cello or bass in high school and are enrolled at The Ohio State University.