Course number: MUSC 1629-4629
Credit: 1 credit, full-year course
Rehearsal time: Thursday, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Additional sectional rehearsals added as needed
Location: MYB Conservatory Room 004 [Band Room]
Director: Prof. James Kalyn
First Rehearsal: September 10, 2025, in Conservatory 004 (Band Room)
Comprised of students from all departments of the °µÍø51, as well as members of the local community, the chamber orchestra performs works both for full orchestra as well as for string orchestra. The ensemble is a great way for those with some experience or training to continue to grow musically and have fun.
Performances
2026/2027
THURSDAY, OCT 8 – Pops Matinée Concert. Convocation hall, 10:30a.m.
FRIDAY, OCT 9 - Pops Concert. Convocation Hall, 7:30p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC 3 - Mount Allison Chamber Orchestra. Brunton, 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APR 1 – Mount Allison Chamber Orchestra. Brunton, 7:30 p.m.
Auditions Fall 2026
Audition Sign-up
- Auditions will be held from September 6 - 10, 2026.
- Note that in order to access files you will have to sign in with your Mount Allison Microsoft 365 account.
- Register for an audition time using the (2026).
- For questions or late auditions please contact Prof. Kalyn.
Audition Requirements
Strings
- One movement, part of a movement, or study of your choice. Up to 3 minutes.
- One two-octave scale, or preferably three-octave scale.
Winds and percussion
- Use the . You only need to do one audition for both ensembles.