All University Orchestra of Carnegie Mellon University

All University Orchestra of Carnegie Mellon University Founded in 1997, AUO is a student-run Music Organization open to all CMU Students and Faculty

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.

Thank you to everyone who came and supported AUO at family weekend!!🎶
10/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who came and supported AUO at family weekend!!🎶

Meet the 2025-2026 AUO Board! (pt. 2)
10/01/2025

Meet the 2025-2026 AUO Board! (pt. 2)

Meet the 2025-2026 AUO Board! (pt. 1)
10/01/2025

Meet the 2025-2026 AUO Board! (pt. 1)

We had our first social of the school year today at Wushiland! Thanks to everyone who came and keep an eye out for more ...
08/30/2025

We had our first social of the school year today at Wushiland! Thanks to everyone who came and keep an eye out for more fun events 👀

📣📣 Application details for this year's concerto competition are now up on our website! The winner(s) will be performing ...
08/29/2025

📣📣 Application details for this year's concerto competition are now up on our website! The winner(s) will be performing in our spring concert in March 2026.

That's a wrap for AUO's 27th season! Thank you to all AUO members for their hard work this semester in rehearsing these ...
04/15/2025

That's a wrap for AUO's 27th season! Thank you to all AUO members for their hard work this semester in rehearsing these challenging pieces, to our conductors Billy, Ethan, and Dr. Klefstad, to our soloist Amelia, and to everyone who came to listen to the music we created ♥️ We look forward to seeing you in our 28th season!

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⚠️ AUO SYMPHONY CONCERT⚠️April 13 @ 4:30pm!! Featuring our beloved conductor Dr. Klefstad and our amazing soloist Amelia...
03/30/2025

⚠️ AUO SYMPHONY CONCERT⚠️

April 13 @ 4:30pm!! Featuring our beloved conductor Dr. Klefstad and our amazing soloist Amelia D'Arcy Baisley, we'll be performing a selection of exciting pieces. Come join us for an afternoon of music 🎶 (free admission!)

Join AUO for our semester symphony concert! This semester, we are featuring a selection of pieces, ranging from Bernstei...
03/24/2025

Join AUO for our semester symphony concert! This semester, we are featuring a selection of pieces, ranging from Bernstein to Barber to Mahler to Beethoven. Come join us on April 13 afternoon @ 4:30pm at Carnegie Music Hall

Admission is completely free!

All University Orchestra's Chamber Ensemble Concert is coming up on Saturday, March 22nd at 3:30 pm. Admission is free! ...
03/17/2025

All University Orchestra's Chamber Ensemble Concert is coming up on Saturday, March 22nd at 3:30 pm. Admission is free! and the concert features the Aras Quartet, Flutonium, and AUO's Chamber Orchestra. Come join us for and afternoon of chamber music!

When: March 22, 2025 at 3:30pm
Where: CUC Studio Theatre

sugar spice and everything sliced 🥧 AUO's pie fundraiser was held on the past Friday! Our directors and board members ha...
11/14/2024

sugar spice and everything sliced 🥧 AUO's pie fundraiser was held on the past Friday! Our directors and board members had an amazing time tasting more than a bit of whip cream. 🧡🧡 Thanks to everyone who came out and we hope to see you at our concert THIS SUNDAY 4:30pm!!

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