Why Join the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra?
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There are many reasons to play in the Clemson University Symphony Orchestra (CUSO):
CUSO plays a wide variety of music, from Mozart and Beethoven to music of the 21st century, from orchestral music to opera selections and movie scores. Fall concerts typically feature the winner of the orchestra's Young Artist Concerto/Aria Competition while the spring concert often features a soloist of regional renown. And both concerts feature great works from the standard orchestral literature. |
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Joining the orchestra is also a great way to meet people. From your very first semester at Clemson you will have friends who share a common interest: music. What a great way to start your college career!
Playing music will also give you a much needed break from your academic activities. One nursing graduate said she couldn't have made it through school without having kept up her music. For her that meant playing violin and viola in the orchestra and quartet, taking violin and piano lessons and taking such classes as music theory, music appreciation, and special summer music classes in Italy. At whatever level you participate you'll enjoy the experience.
Orchestra is also a way to challenge yourself, to keep up your playing to become a better musician. You'll develop time management skills in the act of finding room for rehearsals, practice time, academics, and free time (and sleep!).
And here's a nice bonus: taking three semesters of orchestra will satisfy your Humanities /Non-Literature requirement for General Education!
So, what's holding you back from playing in orchestra? Contact the conductor and tell him about yourself. You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner!
Playing music will also give you a much needed break from your academic activities. One nursing graduate said she couldn't have made it through school without having kept up her music. For her that meant playing violin and viola in the orchestra and quartet, taking violin and piano lessons and taking such classes as music theory, music appreciation, and special summer music classes in Italy. At whatever level you participate you'll enjoy the experience.
Orchestra is also a way to challenge yourself, to keep up your playing to become a better musician. You'll develop time management skills in the act of finding room for rehearsals, practice time, academics, and free time (and sleep!).
And here's a nice bonus: taking three semesters of orchestra will satisfy your Humanities /Non-Literature requirement for General Education!
So, what's holding you back from playing in orchestra? Contact the conductor and tell him about yourself. You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner!