Fordham Orchestras

Considered one of the most outstanding universities in the United States, Fordham University provides four (4) larger ensemble opportunities for their students on two New York City campuses. These are the Fordham University Symphony Orchestra (FUSO), the Lincoln Center Chamber Orchestra (LCCO), the Fordham Concert Band, and the Fordham Percussion Ensemble. FUSO is a collaboration of the Art History and Music Department and the university's student-run organizations. It is comprised mainly of non-music performance majors. Students who have reached a high level of musicianship and want to pursue a liberal arts education fit right into the university’s orchestras, alongside those who are pursuing music studies.

The members of the orchestra frequently engage in sectional workshops and coaching with international performers and ‘Artist Teachers’ active in the musical community. Most recently they have included Brian Hong, artistic director of Nexus Chamber Music, Benjamin Fingland, and Jessica Meyer of Counter) induction, Wilden Dannenberg of the Deep Roots Ensemble, and members of the Parallel Brass Ensemble.

Spring 2024 Concert Dates

Fordham University Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, April 21, 20242 p.m. | Leonard Theater, Rose Hill Campus

Lincoln Center Chamber Orchestra
Tuesday, April 30, 20246:30 p.m. | Pope Auditorium, Lincoln Center Campus

Rehearsal Schedule

FUSO Rehearsals are held at the Rose Hill Campus in the Loyola basement from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. every Thursday.

LCCO rehearsals are held at Lincoln Center Campus in Leon Lowenstein Rm. 523 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. every Wednesday.

Registration

FUSO - Students planning to major or minor in music must register for one credit.
Course #: MUSC 1281-R01
Non-majors/minors should register for zero credit.
Course #: MUSC 1281-R00

LCCO - Students planning to major or minor in music must register for one credit.
Course #: MUSC 1300-L01
Non-majors/minors should register for zero credit.
Course #: MUSC 1300-L00

Private Instruction

To hone your skills, private lessons are available. Search for courses MUSC 1260 thru MUSC 1280 for a complete list of offerings. The fee is $1,095 per semester.

For lesson scholarship information, visit the Scholarship Awards page. For more information, contact Angela Michalski: [email protected] or Keegan Riley: [email protected].

For general inquiries, contact Dr. Andy Bhasin, Director of Orchestral Ensembles at [email protected]

Practice Rooms

Rose Hill
Practice rooms are available in Keating Hall basement B1. Priority use of the rooms is given to music instructors. A schedule is posted. For Fordham ID card swipe access, complete the access form.

Lincoln Center
Practice rooms are located in McMahon. For access, you must sign out a key from the security guard located in McMahon. Priority use of the rooms is given to music instructors. A schedule is posted.