Master of Music in Orchestral Studies in Chicago United States | Roosevelt University

The Orchestral Studies program equips string, woodwind, brass, harp, and percussion majors with the skills for professional orchestral careers. Students participate in weekly simulated audition sessions guided by Chicago's top musicians, supplemented by private coaching on orchestral pieces to refine audition techniques and performance excellence. This specialized degree caters to violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, harp, and percussion students pursuing orchestral careers. Beyond maintaining graduate-level performance standards, the program emphasizes intensive orchestral repertoire training, featuring weekly hour-long excerpt sessions and thirty-minute solo work in applied lessons. A dedicated weekly class focuses exclusively on audition strategies and preparation.