A mission of expansion
The University Orchestra has a reputation as one of the great university orchestras in Utah as well as the Southwestern United States. The orchestra performs a variety of literature from 17th through the 21st centuries and is comprised of the top musicians on campus. The ensemble maintains an active performance schedule each season. In addition to regular semester concerts, the orchestra provides the music for UT Commencement Exercises and has performed in two UT presidential inaugurations. The group performs throughout the community, region, and country and has been invited to travel abroad. Our mission is to expand the musical experience of those in the orchestra while performing for others.
All four University Orchestra performances are free for UT Live Concert Series season ticket holders.
Performance Dates
Fall 2024
Sep 27 St. George Town Square 7:30 pm Free (bring your own blankets and chairs)
Nov 2, 2024 Eccles Mainstage Theater 7:30 pm
December 7, 2024 Eccles Mainstage Theater 7:30 pm
Spring 2025
February 22, 2025 Eccles Mainstage Theater 7:30 pm
April 26, 2025 Eccles Mainstage Theater 7:30 pm
*All concerts in the Eccles Mainstage Theater except for the September 27th concert.
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA SCHOLARSHIPS
Primary Contact: Dr. Paul Abegg at paul.abegg@utahtech.edu.
WOODWINDS AND BRASS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Apply to Utah Tech University https://apply.utahtech.edu/apply/
- Submit Scholarship Application and select “orchestra scholarship” in the application.
- Audition.
- To schedule a live audition contact Dr. Paul Abegg at paul.abegg@utahtech.edu.
- You may submit a recorded audition if distance prevents you from auditioning in person. To submit a recorded audition, send a 10-15 minutes video sample of your playing, using Google Drive or YouTube links. The video should include a major and melodic minor scale as well a solo piece reflecting quality tone, steady rhythm and tempo, and suitable level of technical ability. Submit to Dr. Paul Abegg paul.abegg@utahtech.edu by March 15.
- Satellite audition – see the dates and locations at our scholarship page
PERCUSSION AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Apply to Utah Tech University https://apply.utahtech.edu/apply/
- Submit Scholarship Application and select “orchestra scholarship’ in the application.
- Audition.
- To schedule a live audition contact Dr. Paul Abegg at abegg@utahtech.edu.
- You may submit a recorded audition if distance prevents you from auditioning in person. To submit a recorded audition, send a 10-15 minutes video sample of your playing, using Google Drive or YouTube links. The video should include a Snare Drum etude, a selection on marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone, and a selection on timpani; a major and minor scale as well a solo piece reflecting quality tone, steady rhythm and tempo, and suitable level of technical ability. Submit to Dr. Paul Abegg paul.abegg@utahtech.edu by March 15.
- Satellite audition – see the dates and locations at our scholarship page
STRINGS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Apply to Utah Tech University https://apply.utahtech.edu/apply/
- Submit Scholarship Application and select “orchestra scholarship’ in the application.
- Audition:
- Audition Requirements
- Three-Octave Major and Melodic Minor scale in eighth notes; quarter note = 60 (2 Octaves for Basses).
- Two contrasting solo pieces demonstrating quality tone, rhythmic accuracy and technical proficiency.
- To schedule a live audition contact Dr. Paul Abegg at paul.abegg@utahtech.edu. Live auditions are 10 minutes and take place in Eccles Fine Arts Center Rm 140. Memorization is encouraged. Accompaniment is not required.
- You may submit a recorded audition if distance prevents you from auditioning in person. To submit a recorded audition, send a 10-15 minutes sample of your playing, using Google Drive or YouTube links. Submit to Dr. Paul Abegg paul.abegg@utahtech.edu by March 15.
- Satellite audition – see the dates and locations at our scholarship page
- Audition Requirements