Symphony Orchestra
The UTRGV Symphony Orchestra is a campus-wide ensemble, membership is open to the entire University student population. Under the direction of Dr. Norman Gamboa, the UTRGV Symphony performs a diverse array of orchestral literature, including standard repertoire, new compositions as well as opera, film, and educational works. Every year the Orchestra features numerous guest soloists, including members of the UTRGV music faculty, student soloists chosen through the annual Concerto Competition, as well as distinguished visiting artists. Concerts are held both in Edinburg and Brownsville campuses as well as in other cities through the Rio Grande Valley and neighboring communities.
Membership is through audition and is open to all students regardless of major. Auditions are held early in the fall semester. For more information regarding participation in the UTRGV Symphony, please contact Dr. Norman Gamboa at norman.gamboa@utrgv.edu.
Please note the UTRGV Symphony's rehearsal schedule is Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm at the Performing Arts Complex A – A1.315 on the Edinburg campus.FALL 2023 AUDITIONS
String auditions for the UTRGV Symphony Orchestra will take place on Friday, August 25 in the Orchestra Rehearsal Hall at the Performing Arts Complex (A1.315). New students who have previously auditioned for acceptance into the School of Music or for scholarship consideration, must also audition for the orchestra.
AUDITION EXCERPTS
All string students should prepare the following excerpts:
Violin excerpts
Viola excerpts
Cello excerpts
Bass excerpts
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Orchestra wind, brass and percussion players will be selected during the Band auditions.
For questions regarding string auditions please contact Dr. Norman Gamboa at norman.gamboa@utrgv.edu. For winds, brass and percussion auditions please contact Dr. Saul Torres at saul.torres@utrgv.edu.
Contact Information
Dr. Norman Gamboanorman.gamboa@utrgv.edu
956-665-3771