Mannheim University Orchestra

We are a symphony orchestra of roughly 60 members consisting mainly of students from the University of Mannheim, but also students from other higher education institutions in Mannheim as well as working people from the region. Every semester we develop an exciting concert program, performing works from the First Viennese School (“Wiener Klassik”) to music from the 20th century.

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Take part!

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The university orchestra welcomes all music lovers: Everyone who plays a symphonic instrument and has orchestral experience is cordially invited to audition with us. Whether you are a student at the University of Mannheim, one of a higher education institution or a staff member – simply contact our conductor Manus O'Donnell by email.

Rehearsals and Auditions

Rehearsals are every Monday evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m. There are no rehearsals during semester breaks.

To join the orchestra, you have to audition at the beginning of each semester.

Auditions: 10.09. & 13.09.
Start of rehearsals for new members: 15.09.
Vacancies: Oboe/English horn, piccolo, horn, trombone, tuba, percussion, all strings (especially double basses)
Mandatory dates: Rehearsal weekend, dress rehearsal, semester concerts

Dates winter semester 2025

Rehearsals begin: Monday, 8.9.2025, Aula
Rehearsal weekend: 31.10–2.11. 2025, Weikersheim
Dress rehearsal: Saturday, 22.11.2025, Aula

Concerts:
Sunday, 23 November, 5 p.m., Aula
Monday, 24 November, 8 p.m., Aula

Program:
to be announced

Concert impressions from 11 May 2025