Experience the sense of unity with timpani & trumpets
Orchestra of the UW/H
We bring Witten/Herdecke University to life through sound
The Witten/Herdecke University Symphony Orchestra brings together string players, wind players and percussionists to make music together. From students and lecturers to UW/H alumni – the entire university community is welcome to join the orchestra.
Under the baton of University Music Director Ingo Ernst Reihl, the ensemble prepares a challenging concert programme each semester, consisting of symphonic works and major oratorios.
The weekly orchestra rehearsals form part of the artistic programme offered by the WittenLab. Zukunftslabor Studium fundamentale.
News from the UW/H choir and
orchestra
You can join the university orchestra:
How much music is in you?
Tell us about your experience!
We are delighted that your heart beats for music! To become part of the orchestra, you need to play an instrument and be able to read grades. Have you already gained some orchestral experience? That's great, as we work on large symphonic works.
Please contact us before the first rehearsal and register. This way we can make sure that your instrument fits into the orchestra and that there are no duplicates. Don't worry, there is no public audition.
We are here for you!
Your link to the university orchestra:
Ingo Ernst Reihl
University Music Director
E-Mail: Ingo.Reihl@uni-wh.de
Jörg Reihl
Coordination Choir and Orchestra
E-Mail: Joerg.Reihl@uni-wh.de
Claudius Wattenbach
Student Assistant Orchestra
E-Mail: Claudius.Wattenbach@uni-wh.de
The most important information
in advance
This will prepare you for participation in the university orchestra:
Members of the orchestra meet on Thursdays from 19:15 to 22:00 for rehearsals in the event hall of the Holzgebäude on the UW/H campus (Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 48, Witten). You will receive grades and a music stand at the rehearsals. Please bring a pencil with you.
Membership of the orchestra is fulfilling, but also time-consuming! Please consider carefully in advance whether participation fits into your schedule.
It is important for the entire ensemble that you regularly attend the weekly rehearsals and the fixed rehearsal weekends.
Rehearsals and concerts for choir and orchestra
Would you like to take part in the upcoming concerts and rehearsals?
Here’s an overview of all the rehearsal and concert dates for the 2025/26 winter term.
How much music is in you?
Tell us about your experience!
We are delighted that your heart beats for music! To become part of the orchestra, you need to play an instrument and be able to read grades. Have you already gained some orchestral experience? That's great, as we work on large symphonic works.
Please contact us before the first rehearsal and register. This way we can make sure that your instrument fits into the orchestra and that there are no duplicates. Don't worry, there is no public audition.
We are here for you!
Your link to the university orchestra:
Ingo Ernst Reihl
University Music Director
E-Mail: Ingo.Reihl@uni-wh.de
Jörg Reihl
Coordination Choir and Orchestra
E-Mail: Joerg.Reihl@uni-wh.de
Claudius Wattenbach
Student Assistant Orchestra
E-Mail: Claudius.Wattenbach@uni-wh.de
The most important information
in advance
This will prepare you for participation in the university orchestra:
Members of the orchestra meet on Thursdays from 19:15 to 22:00 for rehearsals in the event hall of the Holzgebäude on the UW/H campus (Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 48, Witten). You will receive grades and a music stand at the rehearsals. Please bring a pencil with you.
Membership of the orchestra is fulfilling, but also time-consuming! Please consider carefully in advance whether participation fits into your schedule.
It is important for the entire ensemble that you regularly attend the weekly rehearsals and the fixed rehearsal weekends.
Rehearsals and concerts for choir and orchestra
Would you like to take part in the upcoming concerts and rehearsals?
Here’s an overview of all the rehearsal and concert dates for the 2025/26 winter term.