• Violin Audition Excerpts (coming soon)
• Viola Audition Excerpts (coming soon)
• Cello Audition Excerpts (coming soon)
• Bass Audition Excerpts (coming soon)

*Please note: sheet music may not be fully accessible to all users. If you need assistance or would like to request an accessible version, please contact the necessary applied faculty on our "People" webpage. We are happy to help ensure you have access to the materials you need.

Symphony Orchestra (MUAP 345/545/645): The Symphony Orchestra is the premiere performing group of the orchestral area with a wide and diverse repertoire and up to 5 concerts performances each year. Entrance into this group is via audition regardless of major. For more information on Symphony Orchestra, please contact Dr. Omelchenko (omelchkl@jmu.edu).

Meeting Times:

Monday, 3:00-3:50pm

Tuesday/Thursday, 2:20-3:35pm

Forbes 1115 and Forbes Concert Hall

Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert Dates*:

• September 29, 7:30pm | Forbes Concert Hall
• December 9, 7:30pm | Forbes Concert Hall

*please review your syllabus for dress rehearsal dates for these concerts.

Chamber Orchestra (MUAP 344/544): The JMU Chamber Orchestra is comprised of string, wind, brass, & percussion musicians, and presents up to 4 performances each year. Chamber Orchestra aims to provide members with exposure to literature from a broad range of composers and styles, including compositions from the Baroque, Classical, and early 19th and 20th centuries. All are welcome and membership is open to all students regardless of major looking for an opportunity to continue playing at JMU. Seating placements for non-music majors occur before the first rehearsal with the conductor and consist of a scale (2-3 octaves) of your choice, a short solo of your choice, and some sight reading. To schedule your individual seating placement time, please contact the Director of Orchestras, Dr. Omelchenko (omelchkl@jmu.edu).

Meeting Times:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 11:30am-12:20pm

Forbes 1115 and Forbes Recital Hall

Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert Dates*:

• November 16, 7:00pm | Forbes Recital Hall

*please review your syllabus for dress rehearsal dates for these concerts.

Opera Orchestra (MUAP 360/560/660)*: The Opera Orchestra collaborates and performs with staged productions within the School of Music and the School of Theatre and Dance. Enrollment in this course will be open to all students at the university. Prerequisite: Students will be admitted to the ensemble on an audition basis. For additional information, please contact the Director of Orchestras, Dr. Omelchenko (omelchkl@jmu.edu).

Opera: The Magic Flute by W.A. Mozart (Performances in early February 2027)

Meeting Times:

Tuesday/Thursday: 5:30-6:45pm (Fall), Spring Meeting Times are TBA

Forbes 1115 and Mainstage Theatre

*NOTE: Opera Orchestra will meet throughout the fall semester for the early February Opera performances.

*please review your syllabus for dress rehearsal dates for these performances