The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that the Rensselaer Orchestra and Concert Choir are re-instated this Fall. Both were on hiatus during the 2020-2021 academic year because of COVID restrictions.
The ensembles will rehearse twice weekly:
- Arts 2300 Orchestra, Monday/Thursday 6:00 - 7:50 PM.
- Arts 2310 Choir, Monday/Thursday 4:00 - 5:50 PM.
Auditions for new and returning members will be held from August 25 - 29, 2021 at West Hall.
- Wednesday, August 25 - 2:00-6:00pm
- Thursday, August 26 - 2:00-6:00pm
- Saturday, August 28 - 12:00-4:00pm
- Sunday, August 29 - 12:00-3:00pm
Please fill out this online form to indicate your interest and to stay in the loop about audition instructions and schedules.
https://forms.gle/mahV1yFSUjdjRmk1A
Please follow the links to see the Audition Requirements or to Sign-Up.
For questions, contact Prof. Chris Fisher-Lochhead fishec5@rpi.edu
The Rensselaer Orchestra
An ensemble of undergraduate and graduate students, the group performs classical compositions in addition to new and experimental works at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC).
Listen to recordings of the Rensselaer Orchestra
The Rensselaer Concert Choir
The oldest continuously performing music ensemble of undergraduate and graduate students at Rensselaer, the group performs music from the dawn of musical traditions to the present.
Listen to recordings of the Rensselaer Concert Choir.
Topical Areas: Calls for Participation, Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center, Arts Department, Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, Student Advising