Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
May
31

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra

Join the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra at Marian Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts as they celebrate their 86th Annual Festival Concert.

PYO closes its season with a powerful program of American signature works, in celebration of America’s 250 birthday!

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Tune Up Philly
May
23

Tune Up Philly

Join the Tune Up Philly, a program of the PYO Music Institute, at the Temple Performing Arts Center as they celebrate their 16th Annual Festival Concert.

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Philadelphia Sinfonia x Philly Pops Festival Concert
May
22

Philadelphia Sinfonia x Philly Pops Festival Concert

America 250: Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Philadelphia Pops and Philadelphia Sinfonia proudly join forces for America 250: Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies, a festive, high-energy concert honoring the nation’s musical spirit. This milestone collaboration brings together iconic American classics, beloved Broadway hits, cinematic brilliance, and patriotic favorites.

Aaron Copland (1900–1990)Fanfare for the Common Man

Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990)West Side Story Overture (arr. M. Paress)
Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990)Three Dance Episodes from On the Town


Ron Kerber (b. 1960) – Arrangements (titles to be announced)

John Williams (b. 1932)Star Wars Suite for Orchestra - Selections (only Mvt. I-III)

I. Main Title 

II. Princess Leia's Theme  

III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) 

Intermission

Joan Tower (b. 1938)Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 6

Leroy Anderson (1908–1975)Bugler’s Holiday

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)1812 Overture

Samuel Augustus Ward (1847–1903)America the Beautiful
Lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates (1859–1929)

John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)
The Stars and Stripes Forever
The Liberty Bell

Conductor: Linus Ip

Venue: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater

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Bravo Brass
May
16

Bravo Brass

Join the Bravo Brass, a program of the PYO Music Institute, at St. Mark’s Church as they celebrate their 23rd Annual Festival Concert!

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Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra
May
10

Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra

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Join the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO), a program of the PYO Music Institute, for an unforgettable evening at the Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts as they celebrate their 31st Annual Festival Concert, featuring PYAO Young Artists Solo Competition winner Catherine You.

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Masterclass with the Dover Quartet
Mar
25

Masterclass with the Dover Quartet

The Center for Gifted Young Musicians at Temple Music Prep Master Class Series with assistance from the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Presents The Dover Quartet. Click for more information information and live stream link.

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PMAY Info-Session
Mar
17

PMAY Info-Session

Join us for a virtual info-session to learn more about the PMAY, who we are and what we do. We will be sharing a presentation about the program, what it entails, and there will be time at the end for a Q&A.

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