Programs - Philadelphia International Music Festival

2018 Summer Sessions:
June 16 – June 29, 2018 | July 14 – July 27, 2018

Choose One Of Nine Program Options!

Symphony Orchestra

Open to all instrumental musicians ages 11-19 (orchestral instruments)

Regularly includes four or more orchestra levels
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

Solo Performance Preparation

Open to instrumental musicians ages 13-19

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

Presented by Cunningham Piano Company

Open to pianists ages 11-19

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

Sessions:
June and July

# of days:
7 or 14

By Audition Only

Chamber Music with Project 440

Open to instrumental musicians ages 13-19

Daily orchestra rehearsals
Daily chamber music with Project 440
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

Music Theatre & Opera Program

Open to all vocalists ages 8-19

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

College Audition Preparation

Open to rising high school juniors and seniors

Directed by Gloria dePasquale of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Daily audition preparation seminars
Daily orchestra rehearsals
Master classes with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
Festival-ending Mock Auditions
Much more!

By Audition Only

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

Tour Packages for Int'l Students

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