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Orchestra Society of Philadelphia

A community orchestra founded in 1964 for experienced players who read music at sight. It plays through big orchestral works and does not give public concerts.

  • Wheelchair accessible

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What they do

One program is rehearsed each evening. The first half drills the difficult passages, and after a short break the group plays the whole piece with few stops.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Friday evening rehearsals, 7:30 to 10 pm, one program at a time

Days
Friday
Times
Evening

Presser Hall, Room 240, Esther Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple University

Address
2001 N 13th St
Part of the city
Lower North

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Fill in the online Join us form or email join@orchestrasociety.org, then come to a Friday rehearsal as a guest for one evening..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Most evenings have about 60 to 75 musicians, all unpaid, working through one program. The first half covers the hard passages in each section, and after a short break the group plays the whole piece with few stops.

Tips for your first visit

  • Arrive a little early and use the elevator to reach Room 240 on the second floor.
  • Street parking nearby is well lit and patrolled by Temple police, according to the group's page.
  • Music for the following week can be signed out at the current week's rehearsal.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The join page invites you to come for an evening or as a guest for a few weeks, but the group is for players who read music at sight, so beginners are not the target..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. The group's pages do not list dues, fees or an audition.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Room 240 is on the second floor of Presser Hall and is reached by elevator. The site does not use the words wheelchair accessible.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
  • orchestrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Kind, Schedule, Location, Access, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life, Audience, Wheelchair access, Notes, Website
  • orchestrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Roles, Crowd, First step, Cost, Email
  • orchestrasociety.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Cost, What to expect

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