The OCUSC's arrival in Lugo responds to the desire to foster greater integration of university cultural activity and contribute to the development of a shared musical identity. The initiative includes the progressive creation and development of choral and orchestral ensembles at the Lugo Campus, integrated into the general structure of the OCUSC, but with their own activities adapted to the characteristics of the Lugo environment.
The director of the OCUSC, Mario Diz, explains that “This is a very important step in the development of a consolidated university musical project, which expands its scope with the aim of offering new opportunities for training, participation, and artistic creation to the Lugo community.” The project aims to establish a continuous musical program, structured around rehearsals, repertoire preparation, and participation in activities and concerts, while also fostering the exchange of experiences between the Santiago de Compostela and Lugo campuses.
“"One of its main strengths lies precisely in the combination of musical training with real artistic experience, allowing participants to integrate into a dynamic of collective work where the learning process is as important as the interpretative result."
Following the start of activities in this first semester, the USC Orchestra and Choir have launched an extraordinary call for new participants to progressively expand the ensembles at the Lugo Campus. The campaign seeks to introduce the initiative to both the university community and other educational and musical spaces in the city, inviting new voices and instrumentalists to be part of this collective project.
Interested individuals can consult information regarding the call and submit their applications through the OCUSC channels or by emailing orquestraecoro@usc.gal. The establishment of ensembles in Lugo also aims to strengthen the connection between the University and the city's musical scene, creating new collaboration possibilities with music education centers, cultural institutions, and individuals involved in the artistic activity of the region.
In this initial stage, the project includes the participation of Baruk Domínguez Grandío as choir director and Manuel Fernández Gayol as guest conductor of the orchestra. The OCUSC serves as a musical training space that combines the development of artistic and interpretative skills with the acquisition of personal and social abilities, such as teamwork, shared responsibility, and listening.
