Orchestra

orchestra on stage

Participation in the UNC Charlotte Orchestra is open to all students at UNC Charlotte.

The UNC Charlotte Orchestra (MUPF 1110) represents the highest-level orchestral performance group at UNC Charlotte. The Orchestra presents music from across the spectrum of the symphonic repertoire, and emphasizes the art and science of group musical interaction. An audition is required for enrollment. As part of the Orchestra Mosaic project, the ensemble combines annually with student and faculty musicians from other educational institutions to create collaborative performances presented at various metropolitan concert venues. This strategy supports the performance of repertoire more than once and thus increases the learning potential of each student.

spring 2025 Auditions

String players should access the 2025 Spring Semester Orchestra Audition Sign–Up Sheet to sign-up for a 10-minute audition slot on the dates listed below. Students who cannot make one of the schedule audition dates should contact Dr. Yamamoto directly at ayamamot@charlotte.edu to arrange for another time to meet during the first week of classes.

Audition Times Available: All auditions take place in Rowe 140 (Rowe Recital Hall)

Monday, January 13, 11:10am-12:30pm
Tuesday, January 14, 2:30-3:40pm
Wednesday, January 15, 1:30-3:40pm

Sign up for your audition slot here. 

Audition Requirements for String Players: Students should prepare an audition piece from one of following categories: the exposition of a standard classical concerto, a solo sonata, a popular song, or church hymn. In addition, all students must play at least two major scales in two octaves, up and down, at the time of the audition.

Woodwind and Brass instruments: The Ensemble Directors support a unified woodwind and brass audition process for all non-string students. Incoming students should contact Dr. Hunter Kopczinski to arrange for a woodwind or brass audition time at hkopczyn@charlotte.edu.

Students will be assigned to the orchestra based on repertoire requirements, results of the auditions, and in consultation with individual studio faculty. If you have additional questions about the orchestra class, please contact the UNC Charlotte Orchestra Conductor, Dr. Alan Yamamoto via email at ayamamot@charlotte.edu.

Contact

Dr. Mira Frisch, Director of String Chamber Music
Dr. Alan Yamamoto, Orchestra Director