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 university, 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 22 - 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.
- Audition Instructions, Symphonic Band/Chamber Orchestra
- 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 online sign-up sheet (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 materials for Symphonic Band auditions. You only need to do one audition for both ensembles.