°µÍø51

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 4, 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

2025/2026

THURSDAY, OCT 9 – Pops Matinée Concert. Convocation hall, 10:30a.m.
FRIDAY, OCT 10 - Pops Concert. Convocation Hall, 7:30p.m.
THURSDAY, NOV 27 - Mount Allison Chamber Orchestra. Brunton, 8:00 p.m. 
THURSDAY, APR 2 – Mount Allison Chamber Orchestra. Brunton, 8:00 p.m. 


Auditions Fall 2025

Audition Sign-up 

  • Auditions will be held from August 31-September 4, 2025.
  • 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  (2025).
  • 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.