tnu245

Does anyone know if there is an orchestra geared towards non music majors? What is the audition process like? Is it terribly difficult to get into (I play violin)?

arbiter213

Philharmonia. And no, not terribly difficult, though there's no guarantee. It's worth a half credit a quarter.

Performing Ensembles, About Us, School of Music, Northwestern University

annalovesbananas

I actually emailed the director of Philharmonia earlier this summer. This is what he replied with:
The Philharmonia is for all NU students and it is the largest orchestra on campus. Recently, the Philharmonia performed Symphony No. 9 by Dvorak and Capriccio Espagnol by Rimsky-Korsakov. Auditions are held during Wildcat Welcome week. Simply come to Pick-Staiger Concert Hall near the box office and sign up for an audition time. Sign up early to be assured of a time; this is a very popular group. You will be asked to play a prepared piece and sight read. The orchestra meets MW 4:30 to 5:45, and typically performs once near the end of every quarter.

Hopefully that answers your questions! I play the viola and I'm definitely auditioning.

StrikeX2

god damnit...i hate sight reading.

anyone knows how long they meet for?

arbiter213

Look at the post before yours.

tnu245

Thanks annalovesbananas!

StrikeX2

ooo. 4:30 to 5:45. my B. i thought those were the two starting times for the two different dates.

aquamarinee

Any idea when the seating auditions usually are?

StrikeX2

lmao...just tried picking up the violin again after this summer break hiatus, i can barely move my fingers on the zigeunerweisen anymore...sheeit...