The Orchestral Evolution

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During this course, students will develop an understanding of the evolution of US orchestras over the last 75 years including the presence of the orchestra online and in the community. Students will analyze how orchestras can be socially responsible organizations at both a local and national level and explore the variety of careers available with orchestras. Students will have an opportunity to interview professionals working in the orchestral field in an effort to research more deeply the history of orchestras on a local level. The culmination of this research will be a set of recommendations for a selected orchestra that encompass ideas for programming, organizational tradition, or schooling/network engagement work.