The Ensembles & Conductors
Philharmonic
Dr. Dean Anderson,聽Conductor
The Philharmonic is the top level orchestra and is comprised of between 80-100 students each year. This ensemble plays standard orchestra literature mainly from the late romantic period and the 20th century. Auditions are highly competitive and take place in late spring.
Symphony Orchestra
Elizabeth Blake,聽Conductor
The Symphony is an intermediate orchestra of 70-90 members and plays both standard works and arrangements. Players are expected to have approximately four years or more of experience. Auditions take place in summer through early September each year.
Camerata Strings
Kimberly Blake-Kilgore,聽Conductor
The Camerata Strings is an Intermediate String Orchestra.聽In this group we offer the opportunity for string musicians to learn the skills necessary for successful orchestral playing.