Northern State University

Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony

(MUEN 110/310-N01)

Dr. Robert Vodnoy, conductor

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The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony (AUCS) has been in existence for more than 50 years. The orchestra performs three full orchestra concerts per season plus additional concerts, and has a membership of about 50 musicians. The Music Director is Dr. Robert Vodnoy, who brings thirty-three years of professional orchestral conducting experience to the Orchestra. The AUCS provides an exciting and rewarding experience to NSU students and community musicians who are interested in performing great orchestral music.

Membership in the AUCS is through auditions which take place in September and January. Auditions for strings are for seating purposes. Auditions for winds, brass, and percussion are for seating purposes and membership when interest exceeds available positions. Students may consult the syllabus for further information about the orchestral program at NSU. Students and community musicians are welcome and encouraged to contact Robert Vodnoy directly.

The Orchestra receives an Importation of Musicians Grant from the South Dakota Arts Council. 

The 2008-09 concert season includes: 

• October 16-18, 2008—Fall musical: Fiddler on the Roof (members of the orchestra)
• November 19-20—Choir/Orchestra Tour
• November 23—Fall Concert: Beethoven’s 1808 Monster Concert, with excerpts of the 5^th and 6^th symphonies, the Choral Fantasy, C Major Mass  and the concert aria Ah! Perfido. Special guests include the NSU Collegiate Choir (Dr. Timothy Woods, conductor), and Darci Bultema, soprano.
• December 14—Holiday Extravaganza Concert with music by Reed, Holcombe, Custer
• February 22, 2009—Winter Concert: Orpheus Fest with music of Offenbach, Gluck, and more.
• April 5—Spring Concert: Winner(s) of the NSU Concerto/Aria Competition
• April 20—All-City Strings Concert with the winner of a Concerto competition sponsored by the NSU chapter of MENC.

Rehearsals:

Full Orchestra: Tuesdays 7:00-9:00PM JFAC 122
Chamber Orchestra: Thursdays, 4:00-4:50PM, JFAC 125

    

The orchestra receives an Importation of Musicians Grant from the South Dakota Arts Council.

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