Millennium Symphony Orchestra
Millennium Symphony Orchestra for High School Instrumentalists & Conductors
The Millennium Symphony Orchestra trains the next generation of orchestra musicians. Our students experience life at a top-level music conservatory and take their playing to the next level and hone audition skills through individual instruction, ensemble performance, and master classes.
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Perform masterworks in the Millenium Symphony Orchestra (MSO) under the direction of resident conductor Maestro Daniel Nesta Curtis.
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Study in weekly lessons with MSO faculty.
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Attend “Mastering the Art of the Audition,” a weekly seminar focused on preparing audition material and honing audition skills.
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Perform chamber music with other talented instrumentalists, coached by internationally acclaimed collaborative pianist and chamber music expert Prof. Luz Manriquez.
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Prepare for college life at music school with the complete course offerings of the CMU Music Pre-College including music theory, solfѐge, and Dalcroze eurhythmics. Gain a competitive edge for auditions.
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Observe rehearsals and attend performances by world-renowned Pittsburgh based ensembles.
We accept a limited number of Conducting Scholars, who study closely with Maestro Curtis and receive podium time with the ensembles.
Scholarships of up to $2000 are available to members of accepted fully-formed chamber groups.
The MSO is hosted as a part of the CMU Music Pre-College experience. Click here for application instructions.