Electric Orchestra
The University of Illinois Electric Orchestra performs standard orchestral works as well as new and traditional music in a great variety of genres. Orchestra members gain experience with performance as well as conducting, composition, program planning, audio engineering and stage management. All stringed instruments and keyboards in the ensemble are electric. Winds, brass, and percussion have the option of using MIDI instruments or acoustic instruments, optionally fitted with clip-on mics.
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Learn more about lessons on electric violin or electric viola.
Media
New publication: Stevie Wonder / Tracy Silverman "I Wish" (notated by Rudolf Haken)
University of Illinois Electric Strings Ensemble at the Bayreuth Young Artists Festival in Germany August 2022
Rudolf Haken's article on electric strings in the Journal of the American Viola Society, Fall 2021
Demo reel - University of Illinois Electric Strings
Electric Strings at Illinois Youtube playlist
Chuck Bontrager (DMA) YouTube
Matt Bell (MM) YouTube