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Philadelphia Sinfonia

Also called: Philadelphia Sinfonia Association, Inc.

A nonprofit that gives young musicians in the Delaware Valley high-level orchestra playing experience. It runs four ensembles and puts on concerts and events the public can attend.

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What they do

Young musicians audition for one of four ensembles and rehearse at The Howard Center for the Arts. Listeners can attend the group's listed concerts, and volunteers help keep tuition low.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Teens, Kids

When and where

Four ensembles rehearse through the concert season and perform in public concerts. The page does not list rehearsal times.

Days
Saturday and Sunday
Season
Special events only

Rehearsal location (The Howard Center for the Arts)

Address
1212 Wood Street
Part of the city
Central

Mailing address (as published, not a rehearsal site)

Address
1315 Walnut St Ste 300
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

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

First step: Fill in the audition registration form on the auditions page, or email info@philadelphiasinfonia.com to ask for an immediate audition..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

An audition is a short test: major scales, two contrasting pieces for the top two ensembles, and sight-reading of music the group provides. The youth string ensemble takes students ages 10 to 16, and the page does not say whether adults may audition. The auditions page lists an extended audition on Saturday, October 24, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, for the 2026 to 2027 season.

Tips for your first visit

  • Prepare major scales up to four flats and four sharps, plus two contrasting pieces if you are trying out for the top two ensembles.
  • Expect sight-reading at every audition, using music the group provides.
  • The mailing address on the site is not the rehearsal room; rehearsals are at 1212 Wood Street.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Volunteer and event contacts are published, but playing in an ensemble requires an audition, so the first step for a player is registering for one..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. No audition fee or concert ticket prices are listed. The volunteer page says volunteering helps keep tuition low, but no tuition amount is listed.
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

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

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

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