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 2024 AUDITIONS
Auditions for the UTRGV Symphony Orchestra and UTRGV Bands will take place on August 24, 25 and 26, 2024 in the in the Orchestra Rehearsal Hall at the Performing Arts Complex (A1.315) on the Edinburg campus. New students who auditioned for admission into the School of Music or for scholarship consideration must also audition for participation in bands and orchestra.
TO REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS CLICK HERE.
Audition excerpts can be viewed/downloaded HERE.
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 24 | Sunday, August 25 | Monday, August 26 |
9:00 am: Horns | 9:30 am: Saxophones | 2:00 pm: Violins |
11:00 am: Euphoniums | 12:30 pm: Flutes | 3:30 pm: Violas |
1:00 pm: Tubas | 2:30 pm: Oboes | 4:30 pm: Celli |
2:00 pm: Trumpets | 3:00 pm: Bassoons | 5:30 pm: Bassi |
4:00 pm: Trombones | 4:00 pm: Clarinets | |
6:00 pm: Percussion |
For questions and/or accommodations please contact Dr. Norman Gamboa, Director of Orchestral Activities at norman.gamboa@utrgv.edu or Jerianne Larson, Director of Bands at jerianne.larson@utrgv.edu.
Contact Information
Dr. Norman Gamboanorman.gamboa@utrgv.edu
956-665-3771