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University Orchestra
Since its inception in 1970 the UCI Symphony Orchestra
has trained both students and community musicians alike. Through its performances
of works from the standard classical and contemporary symphonic repertoire,
its accompanying of numerous soloists, as well as its yearly operatic
and musical theater productions, the orchestra has been a visible artistic
presence in the Irvine community. Having had several noted musicians including
Mehli Mehta, Alvaro Cossuto, Zelman Bokser, and Thomas Cockrell as conductors,
the orchestra continued to develop into a highly successful university
orchestra, boasting a membership of over fifty musicians. The orchestra
has been led by Professor Stephen E. Tucker since 2000.
During the school year the orchestra rehearses twice
weekly and presents at least five concert programs on campus. Frequent
joint performances with the Choirs of the Music
Department as well as collaborations with the Drama
and Dance Departments
serve to broaden the UCI orchestral experience. The UCI Symphony is an
official performing organization of the Department of Music of the University
of California, Irvine. Students may enroll in the orchestra for credit,
pass/no pass, or as an extracurricular organization.
The UCI Symphony Orchestra encourages all music students
to participate in its annual concerto competition, which offers the winner
an opportunity to perform as a soloist with the orchestra on one of the
season concerts.
For more information, please visit the University
Orchestra website.
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