Summer Programs

Middle School Summer Arts Sessions

The Ensemble Arts Philly Middle School Summer Arts Sessions held at the Kimmel Center is a free introductory-level performing arts experience, teaching the basics of Music, Dance, Theater, and Digital Arts. This program will offer rising 5th through rising 8th graders free instruction, hands-on activities, and performance experiences facilitated by mastery-level teaching artists and performers. No experience is necessary to apply. Application and personal statement are required to be selected to attend.

Program Dates
Monday, June 23rd - Thursday, July 3rd (No weekend days)
9:00am - 4:00pm

Application Dates
Application opens January 13th, 2025
Application closes February 28th, 2025
Applicants will be notified of acceptance status by March 14th, 2025

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High School Summer Arts Sessions  

The Ensemble Arts Philly High School Summer Arts Sessions is a free 3-week, intermediate – advanced level performing arts experience, focused on Singing, Acting, and Dancing. This program will offer rising 9th through rising 12th graders skill-building classes, masterclasses, audition preparation, as well as rehearsal and culminating performance in a Musical Theater production. Acceptance to camp is audition-based.

Program Dates
Monday, July 7th – Friday July 25th (No weekend days)
9:00am - 5:00pm

Application Dates
Application opens January 13th, 2025
Application closes March 21st, 2025
Applicants will be notified of acceptance status by April 1st, 2025

Audition Requirements
In addition to the application form, applicants are required to either attend an in-person audition or submit a virtual audition.

Please prepare
• a 36-measure segment of a musical theater song that represents your vocal type.
• either a dance excerpt between 30 seconds to one minute in length OR a short monologue from a musical.

Audition Details
In-person auditions will take place at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on March 8th, 15th, and 22nd between 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. If you select to submit your audition virtually, we will email you instructions on how to submit your audition.

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The Mann Center for Performing Arts’ premier summer orchestra training camp for young instrumentalists in grades 6-12   

The Mann Center, in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra, the School District of Philadelphia, and Project 440, annually collaborates to facilitate this high-quality orchestra training experience at zero cost to local students. ACOSA is designed to serve students 6th grade to 12th grade, and to provide a growth and mentorship opportunity, guiding students to work on technical playing skills throughout the summer.  

 ACOSA is a three-week camp with two different programs. Weeks one and two are traditional full orchestra weeks, while week three focuses on jazz music. Students may choose one or both options. 

Check back for our 2024-25 season programming.