Welcome
Welcome to the Student Wind Orchestra of the University of Twente.
At this website, you can find all information about the orchestra and the upcoming performances.
You also might want to take a look at the SHOT Ensemble and its marching band Tohuwabohu!
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About us
SHOT is the student wind orchestra of the University of Twente. The orchestra counts around 65 students of the university and surrounding applied universities. The orchestra was founded in 1991 and is conducted by Ronny Buurink.
Possibilities
It is good to see that you are interested in becoming a member of SHOT! You are very welcome to visit (one of) our rehearsals.
The organization of multiple concerts and activities is partly made possible by the financial support of benefactora.
Tohuwabohu
SHOT has her own marching band called Tohuwabohu. Take a look at the Tohuwabohu page for more information about the band and bookings.
Ensemble
An ensemble consists of a small group of musicians from the orchestra who can offer a musical addition to your party or any other event.
News
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Concert Trip 2024
This past summer, SHOT went on a concert trip to Wroclaw (Poland) and Schladming (Austria). In Schladming, we participated in the MID Europe Festival and recieved a score of 94 points!!! We had a wonderful time and would like to thank all our sponsors, donors and of course, the Travel Committee for organizing this amazing trip!
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Concours 2024
On March 9th, 2024, SHOT performed at the concours in Zutphen at the Hanzehof. Here we were awarded with 91 points for Danse Funambulesque by Jules Strens and 92 points for Rapsodia Hernandiana by Santiago Quinto Serna. An average of 91.5 points with which we won in the 1st division! We are extremely happy with our performance and grateful for the work of all the musicians, guest-musicians, soloists and of course our conductor Ronny.
Agenda
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Double Concert Wilhelmina
On November 17, the Student Harmonic Orchestra Twente (SHOT) and the Wilhelmina Glanerbrug Music Association will perform a joint concert. Wilhelmina will open the evening with a try-out performance for their upcoming concert in Kerkrade, dedicated to their former conductor Sef Pijpers. Under the direction of Fried Dobbelstein, they will perform powerful pieces such as Bacchus on Blue Ridge by Joseph Horovitz, Danse Funambulesque by Jules Strens, and the opera overture I Vespri Siciliani by Giuseppe Verdi. This diverse program showcases the many colors of wind orchestra music.
After the break, SHOT, led by Ronny Buurink, will bring their own rich musical palette to the stage. The orchestra will perform a mix of classic rock and beautiful harmonies, featuring Innuendo by Queen and selections from Three Revelations on the Lotus Sutra by Alfred Reed. From this last work, SHOT will play the third movement, Rejoicing, conveying the message that peace is not merely the absence of war, pain, and sorrow, but rather something beautiful and precious in its own right.
We hope to see you there!
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Collaboration Concert Ciska de Rat
On November 22, it's finally happening: C!ska de Rat and SHOT are teaming up for a double concert at the Technohal at the University of Twente. Expect an evening full of energy, fun, and music that will sweep you off your feet!
C!ska de Rat, the eight-piece, high-energy ska band from Enschede, has been performing since 2008. They’re known for their surprising renditions of hits that are impossible not to sing along to. From ABBA and Doe Maar to Bruno Mars and Britney Spears, there’s no standing still, and singing along just happens naturally!
Before the break, C!ska de Rat and SHOT will join forces under the direction of Ronny Buurink for a dynamic set filled with pop and rock classics. Think of songs by artists like Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Metallica. This collaboration promises an amazing evening!
After the break, C!ska de Rat will take over, performing not only popular covers but also a few of their own original songs.
Make sure you’re there, as this will be an unforgettable night. C!ska de Rat and SHOT are ready to blow the roof off the Technohal!
Contact
Studenten Harmonie Orkest Twente
Vrijhof Cultuurcentrum
Postbus 217
7500 AE Enschede