Philadelphia Sinfonia Introduces “Philadelphia Sinfonia Players”

We are pleased to announce that Philadelphia Sinfonia will be adding an exciting new component and a new ensemble to our program beginning in September 2012.

Called Philadelphia Sinfonia Players, the new group will offer the intermediate student, not quite ready to play in our current advanced Full Orchestra, an orchestral training program. The age range for the new ensemble will be 11-18, and students will be chosen for the group based on their individual skill level, orchestral ability, and experience.

Philadelphia Sinfonia's Music Director and Conductor, Gary White, will conduct the group in its first year, working closely with the Sinfonia team the region has come to know and trust, and, as always, will carefully guide the students’ development to make their experience a strong one.

As of September 2012, our program will be as follows:
Philadelphia Sinfonia Players – PSP (full orchestra; intermediate level)
Philadelphia Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra – PSCO (strings only)
Philadelphia Sinfonia – PS (full orchestra; advanced level)

The Philadelphia Sinfonia Players will rehearse on Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM - Noon at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, while PSCO and PS will rehearse at their regularly scheduled times of 12:30 & 3:00 respectively. Auditions for all ensembles will be held on May 26 & 27 and June 2 & 3. Audition appointments can be made after April 2, 2012. For further audition information or to schedule an audition, please contact Executive Director, Jon Hummel, at jhummel@philadelphiasinfonia.com.

The award-winning Philadelphia Sinfonia in concert.

Philadelphia Sinfonia youth orchestra supports the artistic growth of young musicians in the Delaware Valley by providing high-level ensemble experience in a supportive educational environment.

We believe that the pursuit of excellence requires performers with integrity, working together toward a common goal. Thus, our mission is three-fold: to provide ensemble performance opportunities for young musicians, to achieve the highest level of artistic advancement, and to educate young people broadly to be strong citizens and leaders as well as responsible musicians.

We recruit from a demographically diverse student population to provide an opportunity to anyone who musically qualifies and to enrich the experience of all members of the organization.