BG Western Symphony Orchestra
University Orchestra-Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra (BGWSO) has been entertaining and enriching audiences of all ages for over 100 years. The BGWSO is a cooperative venture between Western Kentucky University's Department of Music and the Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra Association, it is composed of Western students and faculty members as well as musicians from the surrounding region. By allowing WKU students to perform side-by-side with faculty and other professional musicians, the BGWSO offers the rare opportunity for undergraduates to obtain professional level performing experience.
Admission to the BGWSO is by audition. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. Students may receive one course hour credity by enrolling in University Orchestra. For more information, contact the orchestra's director, Dr. Bill Scott.
Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra Link
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WKU Chorale to engage in Fall Performance Tour
WKU Chorale to Engage in Fall Performance Tour
The WKU Chorale will be engaged in a Fall Performance Tour. This
flagship chorale ensemble, conducted by Paul Hondorp, will perform in
Kentucky at The Louisville Christian Academy, Paducah-Tilghman High School,
Marshall County High School, Meade County High School and John Hardin
High School.
WKU Conductor's Professional Development Workshop - November
The Conductor's Professional Development Workshop will be offered on
November 19-21, 2009, and will be limited to the first 16 enrollees who
will have the opportunity to work with conductors Richard Floyd
(University of Texas), Barry Kraus (Belmont University) and Gary
Schallert, Jeff Bright and Bill Scott (Western Kentucky University).
After these slots are filled, applicants can attend the workshop through
the Observer Track. The Conductor's Track is set at $100 and the
Observer Track is $60, mailed to WKU Band, Department of Music, 1906
College Heights Blvd., #41029, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Van Meter Renovation Update
The construction crew for Van Meter renovations continue to move the schedule closer to the finish line. It is anticipated that the renovations may be complete by the end of 2009 instead of the originally forecast June 2010.