The American University Symphony Orchestra, in conjunction with the American University Department of Performing Arts, is proud to be a part of such a diverse performing arts program. Located in the Nation's capital, orchestra members are in an ideal position to take advantage of our most treasured national facilities, such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Smithsonian Museums, The Filene Center at Wolf Trap Farm Park and much more. Our Instrumental instructors include members of the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. The A.U. Symphony Orchestra is comprised of students with diverse academic interests and Washington area musicians who wish to continue to express their love and talent for orchestra music. The orchestra performs several times a semester at various university and Washington area locations.
Students also perform in community events.
Past concerts have included the works of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, and Brahm's Requiem . In addition to regular performances, outstanding students are given opportunities to solo with the orchestra through the Concerto Competition. The newly established Chamber Orchestra allows the best students to perform with members of the faculty. The Orchestra also hosts internationally acclaimed performers. All rights reserved.