Through an orchestral placement audition, a student can earn a spot in the Assistant Principal Pool.
Strings students can request a week off from orchestra, though not guaranteed. String students generally remain within their assigned orchestra for the duration of their residency though can be selected to perform on special assignments with faculty and guest artists, the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, or the Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS orchestra. Piccolo, flute, English horn, 3rd horn, and tuba fellows may be designated as non-rotating members of AFO.) Most WBPH students perform weekly, repertoire depending. Winds, Brass, Percussion, and Harp (WBPH) students will rotate through the orchestras described above as the repertoire calls for it, and are eligible to perform on special assignments with faculty and guest artists, the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, or the Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS orchestra. Certain WBPH fellows may be designated by faculty as non-rotating (e.g. The AOTVA program performs fully and semi-staged productions in the historic Wheeler Opera House, Benedict Music Tent, and Harris Concert Hall. The orchestra is led by an artist-faculty concertmaster and world-renowned conductors. Aspen Opera Theater OrchestraĪn orchestra composed of specially-selected students from the ACS, AFO, and AFO orchestras that performs with the prestigious Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS (AOTVA) program. Activities include weekly orchestral concerts, concerto performances, opera scenes master classes, repertoire readings, and a family concert. The orchestra is led by an artist-faculty concertmaster. The orchestra is guided by Music Director Robert Spano, visiting master conductors, and the next generation of up-and-coming conducting talents, who perform in the orchestra when off the podium. The Aspen Conducting Academy Orchestra is the centerpiece of Aspen’s conductor-training program. Repertoire consists of standard and contemporary works for symphony orchestra. It is led by world-renowned conductors and joined for most concerts by star guest soloists. Aspen Festival OrchestraĪ large symphony orchestra composed of AMFS artist-faculty members and students in side-by-side performance. Concerts are directed by notable guest conductors, and soloists include star guest artists, artist-faculty members, and student competition and prize-winners.
Aspen Philharmonic OrchestraĪ large symphony orchestra led by fellowship principals. Repertoire consists of standard and contemporary works for the chamber symphony.
Aspen Chamber SymphonyĪ chamber-sized symphony composed of AMFS artist-faculty members and students, in side-by-side performance. In addition, all students receive weekly private lessons and have the opportunity to participate in chamber music.
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The rehearsal and performance schedule is rigorous, and performances are at a professional standard. Orchestras perform weekly in the 2,050-seat Benedict Music Tent with prominent conductors and soloists. orchestras or as principal in a variety of ensembles. The Aspen Music Festival and School offers orchestra students the opportunity to play alongside or in a section led by artist-faculty from major U.S.