School of Music

Symphony Orchestra

String students perform in the Nazareth College Symphony Orchestra (NCSO), performing traditional and contemporary professional orchestral works and concerti. Student composer's works are often read at the end of each semester and advanced works are chosen to be featured in concert. The 80-member ensemble is open to all music majors and offers a minimum of two concerts each semester.

Rehearsal Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Concerto & Aria Competition
2021-2022 Season
Seating Audition Excerpts Fall 2018

Chamber Orchestra

The Nazareth College Chamber Orchestra (NCCO) makes their appearance during both symphony orchestra concerts as well an entire concert of chamber orchestra literature at the end of the semester. 

Rehearsal Time: Fridays, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

International Performances
Areas of Study
Chamber Players

Chamber Ensemble

Through the variety of small ensembles offered, trios and quartets are formed at the beginning of each semester. Literature is determined by each chamber music coach with input from ensemble members. Chamber groups perform each semester in string recitals, college ensemble performances and at various venues throughout the community.

Spotlights

    Tours

    The orchestra has toured in Nassau, Bahamas with the National Youth Choir, and in Kraków, Poland.