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UCO Orchestras
The Orchestra Division of the UCO School of Music consists
of the UCO
Symphony Orchestra, the
UCO
Chamber Orchestra, and several other student chamber
ensembles. The division offers the student a wide range of
pedagogical, orchestral and chamber music experiences. With
a rich heritage of symphonic literature as a basis for repertoire
selection, the group fosters opportunities for participants
to expand their technical, intellectual, and musical skills.
Orchestras categories:
UCO Symphony Orchestra
UCO Chamber Orchestra
UCO
Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Ralph Morris, Director, Bio
Dr. Lori Wooden, Associate Conductor, Bio
The UCO Symphony performs on the UCO campus, as well as throughout
Oklahoma and the surrounding region. During the spring of
2003, the Symphony performed for the College Music Society’s
Regional Convention in Waco, Texas. During the fall of 2002,
they performed as a featured ensemble during the opening
week of the Eismann Performing Arts Center in Richardson,
Texas, sponsored by the Texas Chinese Performing Arts Academy.
Internationally recognized soloists perform regularly with
the orchestra and offer master classes during their campus
visits. Famed Viennese violist Eduard Melkus was the guest
in the spring of 2002, providing coaching clinics with chamber
groups, interaction with the orchestra in rehearsal, and
master classes on performance practice and pedagogy. For
more information, email rmorris@ucok.edu
See examples of past UCO Symphony Orchestra concert programs:
March,
11 2003
December,
3 2002
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UCO Chamber Orchestra
Dr. Ralph Morris, Director, Bio
The Central Oklahoma Chamber Orchestra is an elite performing
group made up of the finest string players from the UCO Symphony
and the UCO string faculty. They perform challenging and
diverse repertoire in a setting that allows for faculty collaboration,
as they sit in the ensemble and perform alongside their students.
In addition to numerous campus appearances, this group has
played for prestigious Oklahoma City area social functions
in a variety of venues that bring visibility and recognition
to the university and the School of Music. The Chamber Orchestra
has toured to New York City and Vienna, Austria, and China.
For more information, email rmorris@ucok.edu.
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