Programs - Philadelphia International Music Festival

Choose One of Nine Program Options

Symphony Orchestra

Open to all pre-college instrumental musicians (orchestral instruments)

Daily orchestra rehearsals.
2-4 private lessons with members of our world class faculty
Master classes with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Daily chamber music option
Solo performance and competition opportunities
Much more!

Sessions:
June and July

# of days:
7 or 14

Audition Required for Placement Purposes Only

Solo Performance Preparation

Open to instrumental musicians ages 13-18

3-5 private lessons weekly with members of our world class faculty
Daily workout sessions with faculty accompanist
Master classes with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Daily chamber music included in tuition
Multiple solo performance and competition opportunities
Much more!

Sessions:
June and July

# of days:
7 or 14

By Audition Only

Open to all pre-college pianists

3-5 private lessons weekly with members of our world class faculty
Daily instructional seminars
Master classes with internationally acclaimed pianists
Daily chamber music option
Solo performance and competition opportunities
Much more!

Sessions:
June and July

# of days:
7 or 14

By Audition Only

Chamber Music with Project 440

Open to instrumental musicians ages 13-18

Daily orchestra rehearsals
Chamber music intensive
Specialized community engagement seminars and off-campus performances
2-4 private lessons with members of our world class faculty
Master classes with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Solo performance and competition opportunities

By Audition Only

Children's Symphony Program

Open to all instrumentalists 10 and under

Daily orchestra rehearsals in the morning
Unique Children's Program events and electives in the afternoon
Orchestra placement based primarily on skill level (not age)
2-4 private lessons with members of our world class faculty
Solo performance and competition opportunities
Additional counselor supervision

Sessions:
June and July

# of days:
7 or 14

Audition Required for Placement Purposes Only

Musical Theatre & Opera Camp

Open to all pre-college vocalists

Scene selections including West Side Story, Pirates of Penzance, Sweeney Todd, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, La Traviata, & more
Small group breakout sessions on vocal technique, music theory, and aural development
Optional private voice lessons
Gala Festival-Ending Grand Finale performance

Audition Required for Major Role Consideration

Italy Tour 2018

Open to musicians of all ages!

Parents & siblings of all ages welcome
Travel with Kimberly Fisher, Artistic Director of PIMF
Daily ensemble rehearsals with renowned conductors
8-day guided coach tour of southern Italy
Tour Sorrento, Naples, Isle of Capri, Amalfi Drive, Ravello, Pompeii, and more!
Final performance in Amphitheater of Ancient Pompeii

Sessions:
August 7-16, 2018

No Audition Required

Music House International

Open to college students & young professionals

Orchestra rehearsals with Kensho Watanabe, Assistant Conductor for The Philadelphia Orchestra
Chamber groups coached by Philadelphia Orchestra members
Multiple private lessons with our esteemed faculty
Mock auditions with principal players from The Philadelphia Orchestra
Much more!

# of days:
17 (June 13-29)

By Audition Only

Festival & Touring Packages

Open to student groups worldwide

Seven PIMF program options
Assistance with travel and registration details
Extended programming that includes day trips to Ivy League Institutions
Group travel and registration discounts
Completely customizable packages available

Sessions:
June and July

# of days:
customizable

Audition Requirements Vary