About the ensemble:
The College Symphony, under the direction of Dr. David Rudge, is one of
the premiere ensembles in the School of Music. Open to players by
audition only, it maintains high standards of playing and performs
several times each semester. Besides accompanying solo competition
winners, and the Hillman Opera, it presents orchestral masterworks from
all periods of music. Recent performances have included performances of
symphonies and other major symphonic works by Beethoven, Brahms,
Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Dvorak, Respighi and Bernstein.
