CGYM Chamber Music Recital: Youth Chamber Orchestra
Temple Music Prep presents the Center for Gifted Young Musicians Spring 2026 Concert Series: Youth Chamber Orchestra Chamber Music Recital
Community Music Scholars Program Spring Concert
Students from the three divisions of the Community Music Scholars Program will perform.
PMAY Alumni Recital
Join us for our alumni recital at the Mary Louis Curtis Branch of Settlement. This event is free and open to the public.
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!
CGYM Youth Chamber Orchestra Gala Concert
Temple Music Prep presents the CGYM Youth Chamber Orchestra Gala Concert
PMAY Masterclass: Julia Lichten, Cello
Join us for a cello masterclass with Julia Lichten, on faculty at Manhattan School of Music. This event is free and open to the public.
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
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.
Young Musicians Debut Orchestra
Join the Young Musicians Debut Orchestra (YMDO), a program of the PYO Music Institute, at the Temple Performing Arts Center as they celebrate their 10th Annual Festival Concert.
PMAY Workshop: College Application & Audition Experience
Our seniors and their parents share their college application and audition journey in this zoom workshop.
Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra
Join the Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra, a program of the PYO Music Institute, at the Temple Performing Arts Center as they celebrate their 4th Annual Festival Concert.
Philadelphia Youth Concert Band + Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band
Join the Philadelphia Youth Concert Band + Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band, a program of the PYO Music Institute, at the Temple Performing Arts Center.
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!
PMAY Graduation and Concert Ceremony
Join us in a celebration of our graduating artists. Hear them perform and speak as part of a panel about their experiences. Concert begins at 6pm. Please stay for our post-concert reception.
Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra
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.
Prysm Strings New Jersey
To celebrate the 2nd Annual Festival Concert, join Prysm Strings - New Jersey, a program of the PYO Music Institute, at the Katz JCC!
CGYM Singular Strings Concert
Temple Music Prep presents the CGYM Singular Strings Concert
CGYM Chamber Music Recital: Baroque Players and Chamber Players Orchestras
Temple Music Prep presents the Center for Gifted Young Musicians Spring 2026 Concert Series: Baroque Players and Chamber Players Orchestras Chamber Music Recital
PMAY Artists Recital
Join the students of the PMAY Artists' Initiative in recital at the Wynnefield Branch of Settlement. This is free and open to the public.
CGYM Youth Chamber Orchestra Special Concert
Temple Music Prep and St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church present the Youth Chamber Orchestra, directed by Aaron Picht
PMAY Workshop: 'Exploring new music from page to stage'
Join us for an in-person workshop as American songwriter, pianist and composer Rhyuhn Green shares strategies on how to approach listening, playing, and composing new music.
PMAY Masterclass: Tai Murray, Violin
Join us for a violin masterclass with Tai Murray, on faculty at Yale School of Music. This event is free and open to the public.
PMAY Artists Jury Recital
Join the students of PMAY Artists’ Initiative for their jury recital. This event is free and open to the public.
PMAY Artists Jury Recital
Join the students of PMAY Artists’ Initiative for their jury recital. This event is free and open to the public.
PMAY Artists Jury Recital
Join the students of PMAY Artists’ Initiative for their jury recital. This event is free and open to the public.
PMAY Artists Jury Recital
Join the students of PMAY Artists’ Initiative for their jury recital. This event is free and open to the public.
Temple Music Prep Student Recital Hour
Students from across all programs areas of Temple Music Prep will perform. Click for more information and live stream link.
PMAY Artists Recital
Join the students of the PMAY Artists' Initiative in recital at the Germantown Branch of Settlement
PMAY Masterclass: Michael Casimir, Viola
Join us for a viola masterclass with Michael Casimir, violist in the St. Louis Symphony. This event is free and open to the public.
Masterclass with cellist Clancy Newman
The Center for Gifted Young Musicians at Temple Music Prep Masterclass Series presents cellist Clancy Newman. Click for more information information and live stream link.
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.
PMAY Artists Recital
Join the students of the PMAY Artists' Initiative in recital at the Mary Louis Curtis Branch of Settlement. This is free and open to the public.
Masterclass with pianist Amy Yang
The Center for Gifted Young Musicians at Temple Music Prep Masterclass Series presents pianist Amy Yang. Click for more information information and live stream link.
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.
PMAY Masterclass: “The Collaborative Musician” with Hugh Sung
Join us for a masterclass with renowned pianist, Hugh Sung. Learn about best practices on how to prepare for rehearsals.
PYO Music Institute Showcase
Celebrate the transformative power of music with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute at its 11th Annual All-Ensemble Showcase, hosted at the Kimmel Center.
Masterclass with Almita Vamos
The Center for Gifted Young Musicians at Temple Music Prep Masterclass Series Presents violinist, Almita Vamos. Click for more information and live stream link.
Masterclass with the Isidore Quartet
The Center for Gifted Young Musicians at Temple Music Prep Masterclass Series with assistance from the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Presents The Isidore Quartet. Click for more information information and live stream link.
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and Violist Dillon Scott, PYO ’22, returns to the Kimmel Center for Bartók’s expressive Viola Concerto. The program concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, celebrated for its sweeping melodies and emotional depth.
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Kimmel Center’s Marian Anderson Hall at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $40.
Philadelphia Sinfonia and Chamber Orchestra
Fate now Conquers
The award-winning Philadelphia Sinfonia (PS) is our most advanced full symphonic orchestra.
Fate Now Conquers explores the timeless struggle between destiny and human courage through three orchestral works: Ethel Smyth’s The Wreckers Overture; Brahms’s Tragic Overture and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, the triumphant path from darkness to light. Presented at the Temple Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia, this program invites listeners to confront the forces that challenge us and the hope that ultimately propels us forward.
Ethel Smyth — The Wreckers Overture
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875–1912) — Novelletten No. 4 in D Major, Op. 52 – Performed by PSCO
Johannes Brahms — Tragic Overture
— Intermission —
Carlos Simon — Fate Now Conquers
Ludwig van Beethoven — Symphony No. 5
Music Director and Conductor - Linus Ip
Venue: Temple Performing Arts Center Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, March 1, 2026 3:00 PM
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Masterclass with violinist Ida Kavafian
The Center for Gifted Young Musicians at Temple Music Prep Masterclass Series Presents violinist Ida Kavafian. Click for more information information and live stream link.
Philadelphia Sinfonia side by side with Philadelphia Orchestra
JOIN US for Philadelphia Sinfonia side by side with Philadelphia Orchestra
Audition for Sinfonia to join this event and this season: https://philadelphiasinfonia.org/auditions/
Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 -12:30 pm
Marion Anderson Hall, The Kimmel Center
On Saturday, February 28, Philadelphia Sinfonia orchestra members will experience what it means to play at the highest level, rehearsing side by side with musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Working together on Brahms’s Tragic Overture and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, students will gain rare, firsthand insight into the artistry, discipline, and collaboration that define a world-class orchestra.
PMAY Masterclass: Roberto Díaz, Viola
Join us for a viola masterclass with Roberto Díaz, President and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music. This event is free and open to the public.
PMAY Annual Showcase Concert
Join the students of PMAY Artists’ Initiative for the annual showcase. This event is free and open to the public.