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Strings & Orchestra
The string/orchestral program at SFA is one of the most important ingredients in the School of Music, beginning with the performing ensembles. The Orchestra of the Pines is a regional symphony orchestra that performs a full season of works from the standard literature, both at SFA and in neighboring East Texas communities. The newly organized SFA Chamber Orchestra focuses on smaller chamber ensemble and string works from the Baroque to the present. Both ensembles provide opportunities for student solo performing.In addition to a full range of string pedagogy classes offered for teacher education, private lessons with expert faculty, numerous small ensembles, a full orchestra, and a chamber orchestra, the orchestra program offers an annual Concerto Competition which affords students a professional performance opportunity with the Orchestra of the Pines or the SFA Chamber Orchestra.
Additional opportunities exist for chamber music experiences as well as involvement by advanced players in several regional orchestras such as the East Texas Symphony in Tyler, as well as the Longview, Marshall, and Shreveport (LA) symphony orchestras.
Student string recitals featuring solo and chamber music performances are presented every semester. Solo instrumental training, orchestral techniques and repertoire, as well as chamber music study and coaching are guided by a highly skilled faculty.
String scholarships are available to music majors and nonmajors alike through competitive auditions. Please email the Director of the School of Music for more information.
Whether you seek education, enlightenment, or performance, the orchestra program at Stephen F. Austin State University has something to offer you.
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Stephen F. Austin State University
Box 13043, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3043
Phone: 936-468-4602 | Fax: 936-468-5810
Dr. Ron Anderson, Chair
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