Programs for Young Artists
Explore our programs that support our young performers in the Philadelphia region.
School Ensemble Program (Elementary and Middle School Students)
School Ensemble Program (Elementary and Middle School Students)
Instrumental, ensemble-based instruction for elementary and middle school students at KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
General music education and ensemble-based instruction are provided multiple times per week, by the school’s Music Teachers and Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Teaching Artists. Music education includes multiple genres including orchestral music, jazz, and hip-hop. The School Ensemble Program boasts an Honors Orchestra and Bounce Band that perform annually at the Kimmel Center and other community venues.
All-City Orchestra and Jazz Fellowships (High School Students)
All-City Orchestra and Jazz Fellowships (High School Students)
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly, in partnership with The School District of Philadelphia, present the All-City Classical and Jazz Fellowships
These Tuition-Free fellowship programs select talented young musicians from resilient communities through a rigorous audition and interview process. Fellows receive mentorship from professional musicians, including members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, renowned musicians from Philadelphia's vibrant jazz community, guest artists from Ensemble Arts Philly, and partnering arts organizations.
Fellowship Benefits Include:
- Year-round mentorship and private lessons
- Monetary allotment to be used towards continued musical education and advancement
- Professional headshots
- Community projects and performance opportunities
- Access to select master classes through The Philadelphia Orchestra and partnering organizations
- Free and discounted ticket offers for Philadelphia Orchestra concerts, Ensemble Arts programming, and select rehearsals (e.g., Broadway Series, Family Discovery Series, Jazz Series, and more!)
- Exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with guest artists
- Educational workshops, public speaking, and leadership opportunities
In addition to the All-City Fellowships, the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly is honored to present the annual All-City High School Festival and All-City Middle School Festival in Marian Anderson Hall of the Kimmel Center.
Side-by-Side Rehearsals
Side-by-Side Rehearsals
Joint performances with student orchestras and The Philadelphia Orchestra
Each year The Philadelphia Orchestra selects one youth orchestra to sit side-by-side with our musicians in a rehearsal of quality orchestral literature led by a skilled conductor. This thrilling opportunity connects developing musicians with their professional counterparts for one-on-one coaching in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Participants of this program have included the Delaware County Youth Orchestra, the Philadelphia Sinfonia, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, the PMEA Region VI Orchestra, the School District of Philadelphia All City Orchestra, and the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County.
