Boise State Music is proud to offer a variety of ensembles, chamber groups and performance opportunities. Any Boise State student is eligible to participate in our ensembles — regardless of major.
Placement auditions for all ensembles typically take place during the first week of classes. For more information on the audition process and requirements, please click the link below.
Boise State University Symphony Orchestra’s season consists of four major orchestral concerts as well as the Family Holiday Concert, Opera/Musical Productions, and the Concerto-Aria Concert.
Director: Prof. Craig Purdy
MUS-ENS 150/350/550
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall B125
Students can perform in small chamber groups with a recital performance once a semester and community engagement performances as part of Boise State’s Service Learning initiative. In addition, the Boise Chamber Music Society sponsors a string quartet competition each spring and hosts master classes with groups such as the Ying Quartet and the Peabody Trio.
The Graduate String Quartet Scholarship program is intended for students committed to earning the Master of Music degree, a two-year course of study. Graduate String Quartet Scholars are expected to be available for the two consecutive academic years of this scholarship.
Requirements:
Admitted students are highly encouraged to perform an additional audition for the Boise Philharmonic audition committee to obtain an official substitute position or an official section chair, depending upon openings.
Percussion