The orchestra program offers performance opportunities, orchestral training, and experience for music majors as well as non-music majors and community members.
For information or to schedule an audition, please contact Kevin McMahon at krmcmaho@pfw.edu
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The PFW Guitar Ensemble is a performing ensemble focused on classical guitar repertoire and technique. Students perform a wide array of musical styles from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions that are representative of musical traditions and cultures of the world.
The ensemble performs in duo, trio and quartet combinations, and often collaborates with other instrumentalists and vocalists. The ensemble can be heard regularly on the PFW campus and in numerous local and regional venues. Additionally, the PFW Guitar Ensemble is a frequent participant at the annual Mid-America Guitar Ensemble Festival. It has been coached in masterclasses by internationally renowned concert masters: Jason Vieaux, The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Duo Melis and the Canadian Guitar Quartet.
The PFW Guitar ensemble is a primary ensemble and is open to both music major/minor classical (nylon string) guitarists. Students may join the ensemble upon completing a successful audition.
The ensemble is directed Prof. Laura Lydy (fergusol@pfw.edu)
The string ensemble centers upon rehearsals and coaching in a string quartet setting. The group sometimes expands or contracts to include an oboe, piano, or contra-bass for three examples of recent additions. The string quartet is known as the Chancellor’s Quartet.
