String Theory

The synergy of math and music powers the UW Symphony.

“There is definitely a part of math in music.”
— Ryan Kapsandy, bassoon player, engineering and music major, ’26

From auditions to rehearsals to the polished performance, enjoy a front-row seat for this short film following ӰӴý student musicians in the . While about a third of the symphony’s musicians are music majors, many others are studying STEM fields. “The makeup of the orchestra is a beautiful thing,” says Symphony Director David Alexander Rahbee. “I want everyone to be involved.”

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Randy Zhang, Computer Science, ’23
Viola

Kamil Tarnawczyk, Music, ’23
Oboe

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When you support the ӰӴý, you can help students pursue their passions and talents to create art that inspires and endures.