Belmont University Symphony Orchestra
University Symphony Orchestra,
directed by Dr. Robert Gregg.
University Symphony Orchestra (MUN 4930) was founded in 1984 with the arrival to Belmont of its current director, Dr. Robert Gregg. It is a symphony orchestra made up of 80+ instrumentalists with more than 50 string players. Performances are given at least twice a semester, with a typical concert year including:
- 1 or 2 standard orchestral concerts
- a performance with the Belmont choral ensembles at Christmas
- a performance 'in the pit' with either the Opera Workshop or Musical Theatre
- a special performance at the annual President's Concert.
- participation in the Classical Performers' Concert.
Any Belmont student is eligible to join the orchestra. All string players are needed and accepted, but a short audition is required for seat placement. Wind and percussion instrumentalists are by audition only. Orchestra offers one hour of ensemble credit.
Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
Music director: Dr. Robert Gregg, Belmont University. For more information, contact him via e-mail or at 615-460-8111.
