Symphony Orchestra

About the Orchestra

The Ferris State Symphony Orchestra is a string orchestra comprising Ferris State University students, adult community members, and select students from throughout West Central Michigan. They play a wide variety of musical styles from many different periods. We invite all experienced players of string instruments to join the Ferris State Symphony Orchestra.

Explore past work in our photo gallery.

Membership

Open to Ferris State students, adult community members and select school students. A playing interview is required.

Rehearsals

Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Music Center 108

Credit

Yes! Music 271: Chamber Orchestra.
Meets General Education requirements: Cultural Enrichment. 1 Credit, repeatable.

Scholarships

Yes! Activity-Based Scholarships are awarded based on attendance, contributions to the ensemble and number of performances.

In most circumstances, students must be members in good standing with their ensemble and its director, and students must participate in the ensemble in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Please contact Dr. Dale Skornia  for specific requirements and expectations for your ensemble.

The scholarships are awarded as Ability-Based Scholarships by the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Education. A maximum of $1,500 can be awarded in a single year, and specific rules govern the award.

Please see the Guidelines for Awarding Ability-Based Scholarships for other details and requirements.

For More Information

Daniel Atwood, Assistant Professor; Director of Athletic Bands
Music Center 107
(231) 591-2537 
[email protected]