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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute

The music school of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. It gives music education to young players through auditioned ensembles and lessons.

  • Paid
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Audition for one of the youth ensembles, or try a summer camp. You can also study an instrument with the institute. Anyone can attend the public concerts or sign up for the newsletter.

Who it is for

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

When and where

The flagship orchestra rehearses on Saturday mornings, 8:30 am to noon, from mid-September to early June. Other ensembles keep their own calendars, and concerts are posted on the events page.

Days
Saturday
Times
Morning

Walter R. Garrison Center

Address
240 South 20th Street
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: Pick an ensemble on the auditions page, submit the online audition form with your preferred date and time, then wait for the office to confirm your appointment..

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

What to expect

Expect an online form, then an audition booked by appointment. The flagship orchestra asks for scales, a solo of your choice and orchestral excerpts for your instrument. Its Saturday rehearsals run 8:30 am to noon, and the season's tuition is $2,195.

Tips for your first visit

  • Practice the required scales, a solo of your choice, and the orchestral excerpts for your instrument before your audition.
  • Check the age range first: the flagship orchestra takes ages 15 to 22, and the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra takes ages 13 to 18.
  • Ask the office about financial aid, which comes after the audition for students who show need.
  • Check whether a concert needs a museum ticket; the jazz orchestra's Please Touch Museum show does.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Every ensemble starts with an audition booked by appointment, and registration comes only after the audition..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Flagship orchestra tuition is $2,195 a year for the 2026 to 2027 season. A $550 deposit is due at registration, after the audition, and is not refundable. Financial aid is available after the audition for students who show need.

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 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
  • Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
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  • pyomusic.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Audience, Schedule, Cost, Requirements, First step
  • pyomusic.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Audience, Location
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