Founded in 1997, the All University Orchestra (AUO) of Carnegie Mellon University is a student organization that provides its members the opportunity to continue exploring the classical music repertoire and to further develop their overall musicianship. This organization, part of the Department of Student Activities, is open to all members of the University community. It is comprised of three ense
mbles: AUO Symphony; String Theory (string ensemble); and Flutonium (Flute Choir). Members are allowed to participate in one or all ensembles depending on numbers. The AUO Symphony performs 2 concerts each academic year from a varied selection of repertoire. Previous selections have included compositions by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Beethoven, Rimsky-Korsakov, Copland, Barber, Rossini, Wagner, Verdi and many more. Additionally, the organization presents the biennial Concerto & Aria Competition, which is open to all AUO members and students of the University. Founded in 2008, String Theory is a traditional string ensemble that performs chamber concerts around the University and Oakland. Like the AUO, the ensemble performs 2 concerts each academic year from a varied selection of repertoire. Past selections have included the works of Bach, Beethoven, Holst, Grieg, Hindemith, Shostakovich, Corelli, and others. Flutonium (Flute Choir) is a chamber ensemble run by members of the AUO. This ensemble performs along side String Theory during AUO Chamber concerts, which are presented each fall and spring semester. Repertoire performed include traditional pieces, as well as original compositions and arrangements.
