Symphony Orchestra

Cliff Colnot, conductor

Contributing to Chicago's rich and cultural landscape, the DePaul Symphony Orchestra rehearses and performs in the DePaul Concert Hall on the Lincoln Park campus and in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Conducted by Cliff Colnot, Director of Orchestral Activities and conductor for Chicago Symphony Orchestra's MusicNOW series and resident Conductor of the Chicago Civic Orchestra, the DePaul Symphony Orchestra focuses on a thorough and serious study of the core orchestral repertoire. Students receive regular coaching by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera orchestra and DePaul's pre-eminent string and wind faculties. Professionalism and orchestral fundamentals are prioritized. Rehearsals are three times a week for two hours. Concerts take place four times per year. Each season culminates with a highly publicized, spring concert at Orchestra Hall.

Membership in the Symphony Orchestra is open to all DePaul students, subject to audition.