The Sheridan College Strings and Orchestral Music Program offers a robust, comprehensive learning experience leading to an Associate of Fine Arts Degree. Students perform major repertoire with the Sheridan College Symphony Orchestra and enjoy small-ensemble chamber music opportunities. In addition, our regionally unique program offers classes and ensembles specializing in early music and historically informed performance practice. Advantageous student-to-teacher ratios, abundant scholarship opportunities, world-class facilities, and outstanding performing opportunities are hallmarks of our growing program.
Ensembles
Directed by Ryan Walker, this group provides opportunities for students to study and perform symphonic literature from a wide variety of historical periods in an ensemble setting.
This select ensemble features compositions using 9 – 20 instruments.
This group provides opportunities for the student to study and perform music predating the common practice era in a small-group ensemble. Period instruments, performance practice, and repertoire are explored. The ensemble performs on authentic Viola da Gambas built for Sheridan College.
Robust Scholarships up to $10,000 available!
Remote auditions also available.
Contact erichards@sheridan.edu with any questions.
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