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University of South Carolina Orchestras

The University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra and Campus Orchestra offer students the opportunity to study and perform music ranging from the standard symphonic literature to exciting new works for symphony orchestra. 

 

Led by conductor Scott Weiss, the University of South Carolina Symphony is the premier orchestra at USC and performs six concerts per year in the Koger Center for the Arts. Placement in the ensemble is through blind auditions in August, and the ensemble rehearses 5 hours per week.

You don't have to be a music major to be a part of the USC Campus Orchestra. With a less intense rehearsal and performance schedule, ensemble members can experience a rewarding artistic outlet.

USC Symphony Orchestra auditions

Orchestra Directors

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Scott Weiss

Scott Weiss is the Sarah Bolick Smith Distinguished Professor of Music and director of orchestras. He conducts the USC Symphony Orchestra and teaches graduate conducting.

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Neil Casey

Neil Casey is the assistant director of orchestras and the music director of the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestras. At the university, he teaches conducting, violin, chamber music, conducts Opera at USC and the USC Campus Orchestra.

Orchestra Events

USC Symphony Orchestra: Rhapsody in Blue

Thursday, Sep. 28, 2023

Location: Koger Center Auditorium

Cost: General public - $30 Seniors / military / USC faculty and staff - $25 Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8 USC Students - free with student ID - must be picked up from the Koger Box Office (corner of Park and Greene) before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the performance or in the Koger Center lobby immediately prior to the performance.

USC Symphony Orchestra: Music of the Americas

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023

Location: Koger Center Auditorium

Cost: General public - $30 Seniors / military / USC faculty and staff - $25 Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8 USC Students - free with student ID - must be picked up from the Koger Box Office (corner of Park and Greene) before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the performance or in the Koger Center lobby immediately prior to the performance.

USC Symphony Orchestra: Soul Bass

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023

Location: Koger Center Auditorium

Cost: General public - $30 Seniors / military / USC faculty and staff - $25 Children under 18 and non-USC students with ID - $8 USC Students - free with student ID - must be picked up from the Koger Box Office (corner of Park and Greene) before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the performance or in the Koger Center lobby immediately prior to the performance.

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