
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate students enrolling at LSU can audition to participate in any of the
major orchestral ensembles, including:
- LSU Symphony Orchestra (MUS 4261) - audition required
- LSU University Orchestra - starting Winter 2023, no audition required
- LSU Virtuosi - audition required
Ensemble participation is a key requirement of LSU School of Music undergraduate degree
programs. However, the ensembles are open to all degree majors across LSU. Click below
for audition information, or to find out more about applying to be a student in the
LSU School of Music.
Graduate Studies
In addition to the ensemble participation offered at all levels, LSU offers prospective
graduate students both MM (Master of Music) and DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) programs
in orchestral conducting. Our program provides an elite, comprehensive experience
for graduate conducting students, including:
- Working with multiple concert and chamber ensembles, plus all aspects of administering
a modern orchestral program.
- Weekly conducting practicum sessions with top chamber performers.
- Limited studio size to ensure maximum podium time.
- Regular integration and interaction between orchestral and wind conducting studios,
to promote cross-polination of ideas and best practices.
- Full tuition plus stipend.

The Conductor's Art
The LSU School of Music and LSU Department of Bands offer a combined conducting symposium
annually. The Conductor's Art is two-day conducting and teaching workshop for orchestra and band directors. Participants
will have the opportunity to conduct the LSU Symphony Orchestra, LSU Wind Ensemble,
Symphonic Winds, and Chamber Winds on selected repertoire with direct feedback and
coaching from LSU faculty and special guests.
School Visits
We want to be a leading resource and advocate for orchestral teaching and school programs
across the Southeast, and welcome the opportunity to interact, coach and collaborate
with teachers, students, and orchestra programs.
If you would like to have Professor Scott Terrell and/or members of the string faculty
potentially visit your school or bring your students/ensembles to the LSU campus,
please contact our Office of Student Success.
Complimentary Tickets
We are pleased to offer complimentary tickets to any of our concerts for high school
students and their orchestra directors! Students and directors wanting a single ticket
can use the form under the "Upcoming Performances" tab on this page. If a director
would like to request a larger quantity of tickets for their program, such as for
an entire group, please contact Professor Scott Terrell at sterrell@lsu.edu.

Complimentary Tickets
We are pleased to offer complimentary tickets to any of our concerts for high school
students and their orchestra directors! Students and directors may use the form below
to request a single ticket. If a director would like to request a larger quantity
of tickets for their program, such as for an entire group, please contact Professor
Scott Terrell at sterrell@lsu.edu.
REQUEST COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS