The University Orchestra

The University Orchestra is made up of undergraduate and graduate student musicians, UMass Lowell music faculty and alumni and is open by audition to the Lowell community.

Under the direction of Kay George Roberts, the orchestra performs standard literature of the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as challenging, diverse contemporary works. The String Section is coached by adjunct faculty violinist Elliott Markow, concertmaster of the Nashua Symphony Orchestra, the Granite State Symphony and the New Hampshire Philharmonic, where he occasionally takes students to play.

The University Orchestra presents two to four concerts annually at Durgin Hall, with outstanding students selected as featured soloists and prominent guest artists. Scheduled for Fall 2010 are David Amram and the Harlem String Quartet.

Audience members have commented that even familiar works take on a new freshness in the spirited and precise performances given by the University Orchestra musicians.

Rehearsals: Tuesday (7 – 9 p.m.) , Thursday (2– 3.40 p.m.) in Durgin Hall

Auditions: Spring and Fall by appointment; Kay_Roberts@uml.edu.