String Orchestra

The String Orchestra is open by audition to orchestral string players including students, staff, and faculty from the SLU campus as well as local professional and semi-professional musicians and talented local students. We endeavor to create memorable concert experiences for our audiences, whether it be standard repertoire or lighter pop music program selections.

A dedicated approach and passionate focus from its players have given the SLU String Orchestra its exceptional musical reputation on the university campus and throughout the local community.

The spring 2025 semester launches us into an exciting and challenging program entitled Journey to Adventure, featuring dramatic and emotional music written for the screen by iconic composers such as James Horner, Ennio Morricone, Michael Giacchino, and, of course, John Williams.

This semester will include the addition of woodwinds, brass and percussion to our usual complement of strings, culminating in a large symphonic experience sure to be enjoyed by film music lovers of all ages!

Rehearsals (starting Monday, January 27)

• Mondays, 7-9:30pm, in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall

Performance Dates (anticipated)

• Saturday, March 29, at 7pm at Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, New York
• Sunday, March 30, at 2pm in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall

Auditions

• Monday, January 20, 7-8pm, in Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall

Only new players need audition. Returning players should write to director Christian Hosmer to be considered for placement.

To audition, you may come anytime during the time noted above. You will be asked to perform three scales of your choice and one or two prepared solo works of any type or genre.

Contact director Christian Hosmer with any questions.