The Symphony, conducted by artistic director Dr. Michael Webster, is a full-sized symphony orchestra of approximately 100 members and is geared towards the advanced player. Repertoire includes music on the university and professional levels. Sectionals explore the interpretive and more complex aspects of orchestral music. Winners of the annual Concerto Competition are featured in concert with the Symphony Orchestra.

The Philharmonia conducted by Mr. Cristian Macelaru, is a full-sized symphony orchestra of approximately 100 members and is geared towards the intermediate/advanced player. Literature choices are designed to expose students to a diversified selection of orchestral music. Sectionals allow students to focus on challenges specific to their instruments. Winners of the annual Concerto Competition are featured in concert with the Philharmonia Orchestra.

The Sinfonietta, conducted by Mr. Michael Isadore, is a classical-sized orchestra of approximately 50 members and is geared towards intermediate string and wind players. It builds upon techniques learned in the String Orchestra and offers younger wind players an entry-level orchestra experience. The Sinfonietta taps the portion of the broad chamber orchestra repertoire from Baroque to contemporary appropriate to the students' level of development.

The String Orchestra, co-conducted by Ms. Carolyn Vandiver and Mrs. Ann Victor, provides approximately 50 entry-level string players with a comprehensive ensemble experience. Literature is selected to broaden repertoire and to teach more advanced techniques when following a conductor. Members also learn how to utilize specific bowing techniques such as spiccato, staccato, hooked bowings and legato.