Requires audition.
About
Camerata Chamber Orchestra is open by audition to all CWRU students, faculty, and community members who play string instruments and are interested in performing in a flexible yet high-level chamber orchestra setting. The group rehearses once per week and presents one or two concerts each semester.
The repertoire spans a variety of genres, including works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods. Some pieces are conducted, while others are rehearsed collaboratively with coaching from the director. The ensemble collectively decides on the program, often featuring soloists from within the group.
Camerata also enjoys opportunities to collaborate with other Department of Music ensembles, such as the Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensembles.
Course Documents and Schedule
The course syllabus contains everything you need to know about the ensemble—class meetings, performances, preliminary repertoire, class policies, and more. The 2025–2026 syllabus and a full schedule of rehearsal and performance dates will be provided to ensemble members at the first rehearsal.
Fall 2025
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Date |
Purpose |
|---|---|
| AUGUST |
Non-music majors who play strings may choose their audition time. New/returning music majors will receive their assigned audition times held on MON, AUG 25 (audition times will be posted on or before AUG 12). |
| THU, AUG 21 | Discover Week: Ensembles Overview in Harkness Chapel at 3:00 PM |
| MON, AUG 25 | Fall Classes Begin; Auditions for music majors |
| TUES, AUG 26 | Auditions for non-majors |
| WED AUG 27 | Auditions for non-majors |
| THU, AUG 28 | Auditions for non-majors |
| TUES, SEP 2 | Rehearsals Begin in Spartan Rehearsal Hall at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| FRI, SEP 5 | Drop/Add Period Ends (registration closes) |
Spring 2026
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Date |
Purpose |
|---|---|
| MON, JAN 12 | Spring Classes Begin; Auditions for new members |
| TUE, JAN 13 | Rehearsals Begin in Spartan Rehearsal Hall at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| FRI, JAN 23 | Drop/Add Period Ends (registration closes) |
Participation and Placement
Auditions
- Auditions are required once per year and take place in-person during the first week of classes.
- A fall semester audition also counts as an audition for the spring semester.
- New members can audition the first week of the spring semester.
- Schedule your audition HERE now!
Auditions for String Players (Non-music Majors)
Audition Requirements
- Scales: Major and Harmonic Minor Scales (2-3 octaves)
- Prepared piece: Etude or solo piece that displays level of performance (not to exceed 3-minutes)
- String players only: Orchestral excerpts provided below
Audition Materials
- VIOLIN Audition Materials AY 2025 - 2026
- VIOLA Audition Materials AY 2025 - 2026
- CELLO Audition Materials AY 2025 - 2026
- DOUBLE BASS Audition Materials AY 2025 - 2026
- HARP Audition Materials AY 2025 - 2026
Registration
Enrollment permissions are granted in the Student Information System (SIS) after a successful audition or during the first week of class. Once course permissions are granted, students must return to their SIS account to register for the appropriate MUEN course(s).
The Drop/Add Period ends on the 2nd Friday of each semester.