About
The Iowa State University Symphony Orchestra continues a performing tradition which is over 100 years old. The orchestra has become an integral part of the University's musical tradition through performance of symphonic repertoire, operas, oratorios, and musical theatre productions. It presents some six major concerts each year in either Stephens Auditorium or the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall. Comprised of more than 70 students representing a wide variety of academic disciplines, the ISU Symphony Orchestra seeks to provide intensive training for music students majoring in performance or education while also furnishing a fulfilling artistic outlet for experienced non-major performers. In addition the ensemble seeks to actively promote quality symphonic music representing both the traditional and contemporary idioms to the campus community and throughout the state of Iowa. A short biography of the director James Hannon is available here.
Orchestra Seating
Available in PDF here
Orchestra Performances
Available here.
Auditions
Fall 2004 auditions are to take place 12pm the Sunday prior to the start of the fall semester at the Music Hall. If you have not received James Hannon's letter by August 2 and are enrolled in Music 181, let him know. He will gladly send you the excerpts and/or answer any questions you may have. See the guidelines page for more of the small print on auditions.
Here is the application for 2005.
Music scholarships are available on audition basis and some are open to all majors. Contact James Hannon for more information on scholarship opportunities.
Application
Orchestra application available here.
Contact
jhannon@iastate.edu
(515)-294-3978
109 Music Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011
