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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Semester Concert
Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 5 pm, Schlosskirche, Tickets
Monday, 11 May 2026 at 8 pm, Schlosskirche, Tickets
E. CRESPO, Spirit of Brass
F. MENDELSSOHN, Nocturno for Wind Instruments
B. BRITTEN, Simple Symphony
P. TSCHAIKOWSKY, Symphonie Nr. 6 „Pathétique”
Tickets: €12.00 or €6.00 (concessions)
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Take part!
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. Dates: 14.02. & 21.02.
Open positions: Oboe, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, percussion, all strings (especially double basses)
Concert impressions from 11 May 2025
with Dvorak's Symphony No. 8, Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor (soloist: Yu-Mi Kim) and Strauss's overture “The Gypsy Baron”
Contact
Conductor: Manus O'Donnell, E-mail: manus.orchestergooglemail.com