Chapman Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra

The Chapman University Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra have received wide recognition for their outstanding performances and are considered to be among the finest university ensembles on the West Coast. The Chapman Orchestras received national recognition when they were presented the coveted ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) award at the American Symphony Orchestra League Annual Conference for their performances of music by American composers.

In frequent demand for performances, the orchestras have performed at the Music Educators National, Divisional, State, and Southern Section Conferences and the Chamber Orchestra has been the featured performing ensemble for the CMEA (California Music Educators Association) Southern Section Conference. The Chamber Orchestra tours annually on the West Coast of the United States and has performed extensively on international tours in Europe, China, Hong Kong, and Japan.

Daniel Alfred Wachs, Director of Instrumental Studies, conducts both the Chapman Symphony and Chamber Orchestras.