Orchestra of the University of Witten/Herdecke

This semester we are continuing to work on the full-length cantata “Stabat mater” op. 58 by Antonín Dvořák, which we will perform three times in December/January together with external soloists and our university choir. New members – especially string players – are very welcome! Please note the extra dates for the rehearsal weekend, the final rehearsals and the concerts:
8th (evening) to 10th November (afternoon) 2024: Rehearsal weekend in the Biggesee youth hostel (Olpe)
Monday, December 16th, 2024, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Main rehearsal in the UW/H
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Dress rehearsal in the UW/H
Friday, December 20th, 2024, 7:30 p.m.: Concert I in the UW/H
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Choir rehearsal
Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Orchestra rehearsal
Friday, January 10th, 2025, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Joint rehearsal in the UW/H
Saturday, January 11, 2025, 6 p.m.: Concert II in the UW/H
Sunday, January 12, 2025: 4 p.m.: Concert III in Holzwickede
Orchestra line-up:
2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani, string orchestra

Important information here.

What do I need to know to participate?
Orchestra experience

How will we learn?
Musical rehearsals

Seminar Goal
Rehearsals up to concert level

Maximum number of participants