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Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music

Orchestra Festival

»Chapman Orchestra Festival

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Chapman University | Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music

The Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music at Chapman University is delighted to welcome select high school and college orchestra students from throughout California to the Chapman Orchestra Festival, directed by Chapman’s Director of Orchestral Studies, Danko Druško.

This rewarding and intensive day will give students the opportunity to work alongside Chapman faculty, students, and fellow young musicians through:

  • Orchestra rehearsals and sectional coachings

  • Lunch & dinner

  • Q&A with Chapman students

  • Peer mentoring and interaction with other student musicians

  • A final concert performance in Musco Center for the Arts

Students must be nominated by their orchestra director or music teacher. Nominated students will receive information from Chapman about the registration process.

We look forward to welcoming you and your outstanding students to Chapman University for a memorable day of music making, learning, and community!

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