MSU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Orchestra Studies at Montana State University offers performance opportunities to music majors and non-majors. An
auditioned ensemble, the “MSU Symphony” is a challenging full-symphony-orchestra with no less than two concerts
each semester.
The MSU Symphony Orchestra fosters the highest performance standards while offering its members the opportunity
to expand their technical, intellectual, and musical horizons.
The MSU Chamber Orchestra was first established in 1969 and has performed regularly for the past 37 years. The name
was eventually changed to “University Orchestra” and finally to its current name, MSU Symphony Orchestra – defining
its size.
The orchestral program at Montana State University has had five conductors since its inception and has performed
symphonic literature of all genres including new music, jazz and pop.
Its current Music Director, Shuichi Komiyama, is a highly respected international orchestral and wind conductor, who is
an Emmy winning composer and a respected jazz pedagogue.
