SIERRA VISTA — Cochise College announces a new community orchestra starting this fall on the Sierra Vista Campus.

The ensemble class is open to both amateur and professional instrumentalists who enjoy playing together. Under the direction of Callie Hutchison, the group will meet Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:20 p.m. in Room 700 of the Community Outreach Building.

For auditions or more information, contact Hutchison at hutchisonc@cochise.edu or the Cochise College Music Department at (520) 515-8759. When registering, the course is numbered MUS 109.

Cochise College also offers band, percussion, vocal and choral ensembles at both the Sierra Vista and Douglas campuses. Check out the fall schedule online at www.cochise.edu/schedule for more information. Tuition is waived for ensemble classes, but a $25 lab fee is required at registration.

Fall classes at Cochise begin the week of Aug. 19.