Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
The ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Symphony Orchestra is a study in international relations as students
from across the globe come together for one purpose—music. It is one of the major
ensembles and gems in the School of Music, offering an intense performance schedule
covering classical to pop musical styles and drawing both students and guest artists
from around the globe—the Symphony Orchestra truly is "Bringing the world to ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ!"
Why Choose Orchestral Studies at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ?
As a USM Symphony Orchestra member you have the opportunity to:
- Perform in an orchestra with the highest performance standards and a commitment to diversity
- Perform with extraordinary guest artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Placido Domingo, Renée Fleming, Francois Rabath, Nadia Salerno-Sonnenberg, John Browning, Debra Voigt, and Jean Pierre Rampal
- Perform with regional professional orchestras
- Perform with outstanding guest conductors from across the globe
- Study with outstanding artist/faculty on every instrument
Haydn in Hattiesburg
June 1-7, 2025
Join us June 1–7 for a week of music-making, learning, and performance at FestivalSouth! From chamber ensembles to orchestra concerts, students rehearse, perform, and grow—culminating in a final concert June 7.
Hear from John, Anna Sophia, and Juliana on why they have enjoyed being members of USM's Symphony Orchestra.
This performance of Don Juan by Richard Strauss will leave you breathless!