Chamber Orchestra
October 8, 2026
Stringing together: new Chamber Orchestra
The Goshen College Chamber Orchestra, a new string ensemble, debuted last Saturday at the Homecoming Gala with Myroslav Skoryk’s “Melody.” The orchestra — composed of four first violins, four second violins, four violas and one cello — consists of both student and faculty string players. The orchestra was conceived last year by Solomia Soroka, professor of music, and Rosalyn Troiano, applied music instructor and adjunct instructor of viola. When asked about what sparked inspiration for the Chamber Orchestra’s creation, Soroka said that she has fond memories of her chamber string group from high school. Troiano added that she and Soroka...