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The Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF) is a summer music program directed by Kimberly Fisher, Principal Second Violin of The Philadelphia Orchestra, offering student musicians from around the world a unique opportunity to spend up to four weeks immersed in music education and performance training with members of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra.

Our outstanding summer music programs include: private lessons; master classes and faculty recitals with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra; daily orchestra, ensemble and chamber music rehearsals; daily course electives including: conducting, choir, composition, sight reading, music theory, ear training; ample solo performance and competition opportunities; Philadelphia’s Mann Music Center for a Philadelphia Orchestra outdoor concert, and more.

There are six program options for musicians ages 11-19: Symphony Orchestra, Solo Performance Preparation, Chamber Music Intensive, College Audition Preparation, Piano Studies Program and Viola Intensive. Details about these and other programs can be found below.

PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR PIMF 2025

Philadelphia International Music Camp & Festival
Featuring Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra

KIMBERLY FISHER

Principal Second Violin
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Co-Founder | Artistic Director,
Philadelphia International Music Festival

JULIETTE KANG

First Associate Concertmaster
The Philadelphia Orchestra

CHRISTINE LIM

Associate Concertmaster
The Philadelphia Orchestra

MARC ROVETTI

Assistant Concertmaster
The Philadelphia Orchestra

DARA MORALES

Assistant Principal Second Violin
The Philadelphia Orchestra

BURCHARD TANG

Viola
The Philadelphia Orchestra

HAI-YE NI

Principal Cello
The Philadelphia Orchestra

NATHANIEL WEST

Acting Assistant Principal Bass
The Philadelphia Orchestra

PATRICK WILLIAMS

Associate Principal Flute
The Philadelphia Orchestra

JEFFREY LANG

Associate Principal Horn
The Philadelphia Orchestra

MATTHEW VAUGHN

Co-Principal Trombone
The Philadelphia Orchestra

ANGELA ZATOR-NELSON

Associate Principal Timpani
The Philadelphia Orchestra

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