Learn more about аIJʿª½±â€™s Orchestral Ensemble, directed by Chris Kim.
The аIJʿª½± Symphony Orchestra is an orchestral ensemble that plays music from the Baroque era through today.ÌýThrough its collaboration with Oxy's music composition program, the Orchestra performs and records new music, including film scores written for MAC student films. The Orchestra frequently partners with the аIJʿª½± Glee Club to perform a large choral work with orchestral accompaniment. Enrollment is by audition during the first week of each semester.ÌýFor Fall 2023, will be in-person. Lesson scholarship and Orchestra auditions (held together) will be on Monday, August 28Ìýfrom 12:30-4:30pm (you will get a specific slot after completing the ). As the community orchestra for Northeast Los Angeles, the Orchestra is not only open to all students but also alumni and community members.
See what Oxy's newspaper, The аIJʿª½±, has to say about our annual fall concert in their article ""
About Us
The аIJʿª½± Symphony Orchestra, composed of approximately 50 musicians (take a look at our roster), is dedicated to performing symphonic repertoire from the baroque through the twentieth century, as well as contemporary works of our time. The Symphony Orchestra is directed byÌýChris Younghoon KimÌýand presents 3 to 4ÌýconcertsÌýper year. The orchestra has collaborated with many young composers. Recently the orchestra premiered works by Timothy Shortell and Jake Szwarcewicz.ÌýIf you would like to learn more, or if you would like to speak to a current member of the orchestra, pleaseÌýcontactÌýChris Kim atÌýckim2@oxy.edu.Ìý
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How to Join
Membership in the аIJʿª½± Symphony OrchestraÌýis open to all аIJʿª½± students by
For Fall 2024,ÌýauditionsÌýwill be in-person. Lesson scholarship and Orchestra auditions (held together) will be on Monday, August 26 from 1:00-4:00pm (you will get a specific slot after completing theÌý).Ìý
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Check out a piece from our 2024 annual Young Person's Concert:
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