Frequently Asked Questions

Any Texas State student is eligible to audition for the Texas State Symphony Orchestra. You do not have to be a music major to participate in the orchestra program at Texas State.

Yes. An audition is required for anyone who wishes to join and perform with the TXST Symphony Orchestra. More information about auditions is available on our Fall 2024 Auditions webpage.

We rehearse MWF from 2:00-3:50 pm and perform approximately three to four concerts each semester.

Orchestra scholarships and performance grants are potentially available to high-performing instrumentalists on a semester-by-semester basis by audition. For more information regarding consideration for a scholarship or performance grant, please contact the director of orchestral activites, Dr. Jacob Harrison - jgh111@txstate.edu.

You can purchase tickets at the Texas State Presents website, or visit the events section of our webpage.

Texas State has very strict parking rules. If you are coming to see a performance in Evans Auditorium there is parking at the Pleasant Street Garage across from the Music Building. Parking for the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre is available street parking and paid parking behind the Performing Arts Center in the Edward Gary Street Garage.

The Texas State Symphony Orchestra welcomes support from all members of the local community we serve. If you are interested in contributing, or would like to find out more about doing so, please visit here.