University of Memphis Symphony Orchestra

With approximately 65 dedicated members, The University of Memphis Symphony Orchestra is a vibrant and diverse community that caters to a wide range of music enthusiasts from undergraduate students to those pursuing doctoral degrees and non-majors with a passion for music. Our orchestra is a dynamic blend of talent and experience that centers our humanity, community, and belonging as fundamental aspects of why we make music.

The orchestra performs several concerts per semester including two operas per year and occasional off-campus concerts in the community and performs music from a wide range of composers and styles. We collaborate with professional arts organizations in and around the Memphis area and work to foster emerging talent by performing student compositions, accompanying winners of the annual concerto competition, and by providing valuable podium time to aspiring graduate student conductors.

The orchestra is open to all members of the UofM community including students, faculty, and staff with previous experience who value music performance as a continuing part of their lives. Scholarship support is available on a competitive basis and graduate students are often supported through assistantships. We welcome you to join us for our concerts!

Contacts:

Rafael Antonio Rodriguez, D.M.A.
Visiting Director of Orchestral Studies
rrdrgz14@memphis.edu