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Philadelphia Wind Symphony

Also called: Philadelphia Chamber Winds

A volunteer wind band of about 50 players that gives around six concerts a season. Players join by audition, or sign up as substitutes.

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What they do

Play in the season concerts, which run from fall into early summer. Substitutes can apply on any wind, brass or percussion part, whether or not that part is open, and they are called in as needed.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone

When and where

About six concerts a season, from fall into early summer, usually in October, December, March, May and June. Substitutes rehearse three or four times in the two weeks before each concert, with no fixed weekday.

Mailing address (IRS)

A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.

ZIP code
19101
Part of the city
Central

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

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

First step: Apply as a substitute through the auditions page, which asks for a one-page resume and videos of your playing, or email Music Director Joe Higgins at higgins@philadelphiawindsymphony.org with questions..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Members are volunteers who play about six concerts a season at venues around the Philadelphia area. Substitutes are called as needed and rehearse three or four times in the two weeks before a concert. The site does not say how many rehearsals a substitute must attend or whether substitutes are paid.

Tips for your first visit

  • Check the auditions page in June or July, when the group usually posts the next audition dates.
  • Have your resume and playing videos ready, since the substitute application asks for both.
  • Ask the music director how many rehearsals a substitute is expected to attend before you accept a concert.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Seats are filled by audition and the 2026 to 2027 auditions are closed, so the way in is clear but needs a resume and playing videos before you learn what it is like..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Audition, membership and substitute fees are not stated on the site, and concert ticket prices are not posted. Some concerts are free. The site accepts donations.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

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
Medium

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