Wesleyan University Orchestra
MUSC 439
Fall 2026
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
The Wesleyan University Orchestra is a student-community ensemble that is open to everyone with a passion for orchestral literature. Prospective members should have an intermediate-to-advanced skill level of performance on an orchestral instrument. The orchestra performs music from all genres and time periods, ranging from the 18th-century "classics" to contemporary academic and popular compositions. The orchestra presents three concerts each year: a "masterworks" program in early December, often featuring one of the department's private lessons instructors or a guest artist as a soloist; a children's concert in early March; and the Student Concerto Competition concert in early May. The orchestra occasionally collaborates with the Wesleyan Concert Choir. For more information about the orchestra visit: https://orchestra.site.wesleyan.edu/ |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Music) |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Occasional score study, listening, and practice assignments (mandatory, to be submitted via Moodle)
Most Wednesday rehearsals will be devoted to sectionals (mandatory)
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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All members of the ensemble must secure their availability for the entire duration of the Thursday night rehearsal.
Most Wednesday rehearsals will be devoted to sectionals. Students who cannot attend Wednesday sectionals due to scheduling conflicts will still be able to participate and audit the course.
Midterm Performance: TBA.
Final Concert: Friday, December 4, 2026 dress rehearsal at 5:00pm, performance at 8:00pm
Placement auditions are mandatory for all incoming members as well as former participants who took time off, for any reason. To inquire about an audition contact the instructor.
Some sections of the orchestra fill up quicker than others. It is recommended to inquire about an audition ahead of time.
New Member Auditions
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
3:00-6:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Sign up and complete a short questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/rVT2t9iw42PNRai17
Open Rehearsal (bring your instruments)
Thursday, September 10, 2026
7:00-9:30pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Come even if you have not auditioned yet!
The first two weeks of rehearsals are open to all, no obligation to register.
RSVP to secure a part, contact the instructor. |
| Instructor(s): Potemkina,Nadya Times: ...W... 04:30PM-06:00PM; ....R.. 07:00PM-09:30PM; Location: CROWELL; CROWELL; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 50 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
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