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Philadelphia Wind Symphony

A volunteer band of about 51 woodwind, brass, and percussion players who perform five or six concerts a season across Philadelphia.

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What they do

Apply as a substitute if you play wind, brass or percussion, or hear the band at one of its public concerts. Donations and newsletter sign-up are also open on the site.

Who it is for

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

When and where

Concerts run from fall through early summer, at a range of venues. Before each concert the volunteer players rehearse three or four times over two weeks, with no set weekday.

Times
Morning, Daytime, Evening
Season
Fall

Kroc Center (family concert venue)

Address
4200 Wissahickon Ave
Part of the city
Lower Northwest

Your first visit

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

First step: If you play wind, brass or percussion, submit the online substitute musician application, which asks for your date of birth, a one-page resume and playing videos..

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

What to expect

Public concerts are the easiest way to hear the band first. The site does not say what a substitute's first rehearsal is like, but rehearsals are a few volunteer sessions in the two weeks before each concert.

Tips for your first visit

  • Check the concerts page for each concert's venue and time, since they change from one concert to the next.
  • Have playing videos ready that show both a fast technical piece and a slow lyrical one, because the application asks for both.
  • Email the band to ask for the rehearsal schedule, since the site lists no rehearsal times or place.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Regular seats are closed for the 2026 to 2027 season, and substitutes must send an online application with a resume and videos, so there is no walk-in way in. The public can still attend concerts..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. The concerts page lists no ticket prices for most concerts. The band describes its Halloween family concert as free.

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

  • Children can take part with a parent.

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 2025 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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