Orchestras
The University of Northern Colorado Orchestra program draws upon a rich and well-founded tradition of excellence, and has developed into a program that has received national and international recognition.
Meet the Conductor
ANDRÉS
FELIPE JAIME
Assistant Professor
of Music
Orchestra
Frasier 17
Andrés.JaimeTobon@unco.edu
Performing Groups
UNC Symphony Orchestra
The UNC Orchestra has been awarded “Best U.S. College Orchestra” in DownBeat magazine’s Annual Student Music Awards in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, and 2013, as well as "Best U.S. College Classical Ensemble" in 2010. The orchestra has also represented the U.S. in The International Cycle of University Orchestras in Zaragoza, Spain in 2003 and 2006.
Instrumental students are assigned to Symphony, Chamber and Opera Orchestras according to their abilities and needs. The orchestras rehearse three times each week and present a full concert and opera series. UNC Orchestras have also appeared regularly at Colorado State Music Educators conventions.
UNC Campus String Orchestra
You don't have to be a music major to join!
This string orchestra is open to anyone with at least a few years of experience playing a bowed string instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass). Our repertoire will change every semester, we will always play a variety of musical styles, and we will have at least one concert each semester.
Non-music majors are welcome! Music majors are also encouraged to join, especially on secondary instruments. No audition is required. Please bring your instrument (or plan to rent one from the School of Music) and join us on the first Thursday of class to see if this is the right ensemble for you.
Highlights
Colorado Music Educators Association Performance
UNC Symphony Orchestra at CMEA | 2024
UNC Symphony Orchestra at CMEA | 2024
UNC Symphony Orchestra at CMEA | 2024
Concerto Competition
Each spring the Concerto Competition at UNC gives the winners an opportunity to perform their complete solo work with the UNC Symphony Orchestra.
Western States Honor Orchestra Festival
Each year, the University of Northern Colorado hosts the Western States Honor Orchestra Festival in Greeley, Colorado, at UNC Campus Commons. All high school students (9th-12th grade) both in and outside of Colorado are eligible to participate.
