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³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ/Community Orchestra Recruiting New Members

Music for 2025-’26 Features World-Premiere of Commissioned Work by Chris Teichler

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ/Community Orchestra is recruiting new members for the 2025-2026 season. All string, woodwinds, brass and percussion are welcome.

³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ students receive a $1,000 scholarship for enrolling in MUSC 386 for 0 or 1 credit. All advanced high school students, community players, or faculty and staff are also invited to perform in the group at no cost.

Dr. Patricia Sparti, director of Orchestral Activities, professor of music, and principal conductor for the ³ÉÈËÊÓÆµ Orchestra, noted the music she has selected to perform this year includes pieces by Holst, Beethoven, Gershwin, Copland, Bizet, and more.

The season also includes a world-premiere of a work commissioned by award-winning composer, Chris Teichler to celebrate the 22-year collaborations of the GWU Orchestra with the Crest High School Chamber Orchestra.

To join, text or call Sparti at 704-466-4710 or email [email protected].

a photo of the GWU orchestra on stage

Note to our readers: This article reflects the University’s tuition and fee schedule at the time of publication. Tuition and financial aid policies change annually. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on current tuition rates and financial aid resources, please visit the University’s official Admissions page.

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