{"id":8816,"date":"2024-04-03T14:55:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/?post_type=ensemble&#038;p=8816"},"modified":"2024-07-09T14:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T14:07:30","slug":"orchestras","status":"publish","type":"ensemble","link":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/ensemble\/orchestras\/","title":{"rendered":"Orchestras"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<section class=\"ucf-section ucf-section-ensemble-styles \" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>.site-content .container-fluid .bg-primary {display: none;} .site-content {margin-top: -2rem}; .site-content .mobile-header {display: none !important;}<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"container mb-4\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 mr-1\">\n<p>The University of Central Florida Orchestra program consists of two ensembles serving nearly 100 students. The program is designed to give a compelling and rigorous musical experience for string, brass, woodwind and percussion players in the university community, as well as pre-professional training for music education and performance majors.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals seeking additional information on UCF\u2019s Orchestra program are invited to contact the Director of Orchestral Activities.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-4\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"font-condensed text-primary-aw mt-4 mb-3\">Symphony Orchestra<\/h2>\n<p>The UCF Symphony Orchestra is a select, member-auditioned performing ensemble comprised of many of the university\u2019s accomplished undergraduate and graduate string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians. The UCF Symphony Orchestra appears in venues throughout Central Florida , including the renowned Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and performs a variety of literature, including traditional symphonic instrumentation, chamber orchestra, and string orchestra.<\/p>\n<p>The ensemble is open to all students regardless of major. Auditions are required for orchestra membership. The ensemble rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. and presents two to three concerts each semester. Symphony Orchestra serves as a major ensemble for music majors, and members receive one hour of academic credit for each semester of successful participation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-size-lg\"><strong>Course Number: MUN 3283<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-4\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"font-condensed text-primary-aw mt-4 mb-3\">University Orchestra<\/h2>\n<p>The UCF University Orchestra is an open-enrollment ensemble designed to offer continued performance opportunities for string players who wish to keep music in their lives as a recreational and aesthetic activity. Wind players and percussionists may be added on occasion but should be a member of the Concert Band to be invited. No audition is required to become a member.<\/p>\n<p>Comprised of both non-music majors and music majors, the University Orchestra meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6:20 p.m. and presents one concert each semester. Members receive one hour of academic credit for each semester of successful participation. The University Orchestra also serve as a minor ensemble for music majors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-size-lg\"><strong>Course Number: MUN 3483<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-4\" \/>\n<h2>Auditions<\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in information about large ensemble placement auditions held at the start of each semester, including schedules, requirements, and a link to register for auditions, please visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/music\/ensembles\/ensemble-auditions-band-and-orchestra\/\"><strong>Ensemble Audition Information Page<\/strong><\/a>. Details are typically updated in mid-May for fall semester auditions, mid-November for spring semester auditions.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 ml-2\">\n\t\t<section class=\"ucf-section ucf-section-sidebar-menu-music \" style=\"\" data-section-link-title=\"Learn More\" aria-label=\"Learn More\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"h4\"><span class=\"badge badge-default\">Learn More<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list-group list-group-flush mb-4\">\n<li class=\"list-group-item border-top-0\"><a class=\"text-default\" href=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/study\/#musicundergrad\">Music Degrees<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item\"><a class=\"text-default\" href=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/music-audition-requirements\/\">Degree Audition Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item\"><a class=\"text-default\" href=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/performance-opportunities\/#music\">Music Ensembles List<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item\"><a class=\"text-default\" href=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/ensemble-auditions-band-and-orchestra\/\">Band\/Orchestra Auditions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item\"><a class=\"text-default\" href=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/study\/#musicstudios\">Music Studios<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item\"><a class=\"text-default\" href=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/study\/#beyond\">More About the School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<h2 class=\"h4\"><span class=\"badge badge-default\">Contact<\/span><\/h2>\n\r\n            <div class=\"cah-staff-list mx-0 \">\r\n                <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/people\/robert-hasty\" class=\"d-flex flex-row mx-0\">\r\n                    <div class=\"staff-list d-flex align-items-center\">\r\n                        <div class=\"faculty-img\">\r\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/performingarts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/robert-hasty.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Hasty\" class=\"mr-2 img-circle rounded\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"d-flex flex-column\">\r\n                            <p class=\"staff-name\">\r\n                                <strong>Robert Hasty<\/strong>\r\n                            <\/p>\r\n                            <div class=\"fs-list\">\r\n                                <small>\r\n                                    <p class=\"staff-title\"><em>Director of Orchestral Activities<\/em><\/p>\r\n                                    <p class=\"staff-email\">\r\n                                        <a href=\"mailto:hasty@ucf.edu\">hasty@ucf.edu<\/a>\r\n                                    <\/p>\r\n                                <\/small>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Learn how to audition for the UCF Symphony Orchestra or University Orchestra. 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