Studio Orchestra

About The Ensemble

The BYU Studio Orchestra gives students hands-on experience in real-world recording scenarios. This dynamic ensemble focuses on film scores, video game soundtracks, pop arrangements, and other media-driven music, preparing students for the fast-paced demands of today’s music industry.

Members develop essential studio skills including advanced sight-reading, playing to a click track, adapting to multiple genres and styles, and performing to picture. Sessions emphasize precision, flexibility, and professionalism, with opportunities to collaborate with composers, filmmakers, and producers in BYU’s state-of-the-art recording facilities.

Whether you're aiming for a career in film scoring, session work, or commercial music, the Studio Orchestra builds the technical and musical fluency needed to succeed in modern recording environments. Audition required.

How to Join
The Studio Orchestra is both an auditioned and non-auditioned class depending on the instrument. If you are interested in participating in the Studio Orchestra, please reach out to your instrument professor or contact Ron Saltmarsh (ron_saltmarsh@byu.edu) for information.