Dear Friends of the ISU Symphony Orchestra:

Welcome to the Iowa State University Symphony Orchestra! For over 100 years, the ISU Symphony has been an integral part of the musical traditions at Iowa State University, in the city of Ames, and the State of Iowa.

We have a wonderful year of fantastic musical experiences planned for you and the ISU Symphony Orchestra. This year, the orchestra will be performing some of the greatest works in the symphonic repertoire including: Dvorak's 8th Symphony, Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer, Resphigi's Church Windows and Beethoven's towering masterpiece, his 5th Symphony.

Additionally, the ISU Symphony will be collaborating with the ISU Opera Program for their production of Sweeney Todd in November and with the ISU Choral Program on the annual Holiday Concert in December.

If you are interested in finding out more about our orchestra program, please continue to explore our website. Here, you will find additional information about our orchestra, including details about auditions, faculty, upcoming concerts and further performance opportunities.

If you have any questions about the ISU Symphony Orchestra, please feel free to contact me at jgharris@iastate.edu. All of us at the Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre are excited that you are joining us on this musical journey. We look forward to your being a part of the adventure!

All the best,

Jacob Harrison
Director of Orchestral Activities
Iowa State University