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èßäÍ·Ìõ University/Community Orchestra Recruiting New Members

Music for 2025-’26 Features World-Premiere of Commissioned Work by Chris Teichler

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The èßäÍ·Ìõ University/Community Orchestra is recruiting new members for the 2025-2026 season. All string, woodwinds, brass and percussion are welcome.

èßäÍ·Ìõ students receive a $1,000 scholarship for enrolling in MUSC 386 for 0 or 1 credit. All advanced high school students, community players, or faculty and staff are also invited to perform in the group at no cost.

Dr. Patricia Sparti, director of Orchestral Activities, professor of music, and principal conductor for the èßäÍ·Ìõ University Orchestra, noted the music she has selected to perform this year includes pieces by Holst, Beethoven, Gershwin, Copland, Bizet, and more.

The season also includes a world-premiere of a work commissioned by award-winning composer, Chris Teichler to celebrate the 22-year collaborations of the GWU Orchestra with the Crest High School Chamber Orchestra.

To join, text or call Sparti at 704-466-4710 or email [email protected].

a photo of the GWU orchestra on stage

Note to our readers: This article reflects the University’s tuition and fee schedule at the time of publication. Tuition and financial aid policies change annually. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on current tuition rates and financial aid resources, please visit the University’s official Admissions page.

èßäÍ·Ìõ University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., èßäÍ·Ìõ prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at èßäÍ·Ìõ.edu.

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