The orchestra was established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. From the beginning it was predominantly a vocal ensemble, but with the advent of new Baroque stylistic ideals this chorus was gradually turned into a purely instrumental ensemble under the leadership of the University’s director musices. Its duties were primarily to provide music at academic festivities, such as conferment ceremonies and inaugurations of vice-chancellors, but also on religious and national holidays.
The orchestra was founded by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. It began as a vocal ensemble but later transformed into an instrumental one under the leadership of the university's music director. Its primary role was to provide musical performances at academic events such as conferment ceremonies, inaugurations of vice-chancellors, and religious and national holidays.