Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic

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Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic brings national and internationally known symphony orchestras to the Coachella Valley, which are performed at the incredible McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, CA.

Apply Now! The deadline to apply for Summer Music Camp and College Scholarship grants is Sunday, May 31. For more inform...
05/27/2026

Apply Now! The deadline to apply for Summer Music Camp and College Scholarship grants is Sunday, May 31. For more information visit: https://www.psphil.org/education

The Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic Board of Directors and staff would like to honor all who have served in the Arm...
05/25/2026

The Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic Board of Directors and staff would like to honor all who have served in the Armed Forces and to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank You!

05/15/2026

The Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic is now accepting applications for college scholarships and summer music camp funding to support young musicians across

04/30/2026

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Young musicians, listen up. Applications are now open to valley students for summer music camp and college scholarships sponsored by Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic. Four-year scholarships are available to any accredited college or university and so are scholarship...

Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic Announces Expanded Summer Music Camp Grants And College ScholarshipsPalm Springs Fr...
04/29/2026

Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic Announces Expanded Summer Music Camp Grants And College Scholarships

Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic (PS Phil) has opened its 2026 application cycle for Summer Music Camp grants and College Scholarships, providing vital support to aspiring young musicians throughout the Coachella Valley. Applications are now being accepted through May 31, 2026.

This year, the PS Phil Board of Directors has allocated more than $40,000 in funding, marking a $10,000 increase over last year’s record-breaking distribution—a clear reflection of the growing demand for music education support across the region.

Individual awards of up to $3,000 for summer camp grants will help students pursue intensive summer training programs and up to $5,000 per year (renewable for 4 years) to continue their academic studies in music at accredited colleges and universities worldwide.

“Providing opportunities for Coachella Valley youth to experience the transformative power of classical music is central to our mission,” said Sol Cera, Education Chair of PS Phil. “Through these scholarships, we aim to support students at every stage of their musical journey while continuing to expand access to this vital art form to become a meaningful part of their lives.”

Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic is seeing a notable rise in both beginning musicians and students pursuing music at the collegiate level.

“We’re witnessing exciting growth—from young students just starting their musical path to more advanced applicants preparing for professional careers,” said Alyssa Burno, Education and Events Coordinator for PS Phil. “These scholarships play a critical role in helping them take the next step.”

Program Details

College Scholarship
Open to Coachella Valley students attending accredited colleges or universities anywhere in the world, these awards are renewable annually for recipients who maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA.

Summer Music Camp Scholarship
Available to local students attending premier programs such as the renowned Idyllwild Arts Summer Program and other qualified music camps across the United States, these grants support immersive, high-level training experiences that help young musicians refine their craft.

For more information and to apply, interested students should submit their applications to the relevant program via www.PSPhil.org/Education by May 31, 2026.

Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic (PS Phil) is one of the world’s premiere concert presenters of classical music providing an annual series of internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra performances to the Coachella Valley. PS Phil also fosters music appreciation for local youth and encourages promising young musicians through scholarships, education, and instrument donation programs.

PS Phil is a 501(C)(3) not for profit organization. For more information about PS Phil’s 2027 concert schedule celebrating their 53rd season, visit www.PSPhil.org.

04/23/2026

A galvanizing force in classical music as a conductor, composer, pianist and evangelist, he spent 25 years as music director of the San Francisco Symphony.

PS Phil’s Alyssa Burno, Education & Events Coordinator and Jeff Hocker, Marketing Specialist were interviewed on The Joe...
04/17/2026

PS Phil’s Alyssa Burno, Education & Events Coordinator and Jeff Hocker, Marketing Specialist were interviewed on The Joey English Show. The segment aired Sunday, April 19 at 5:00PM on 100.9FM and 95.9 HD4. Click to listen: https://www.joeyenglish.com/post/3-3-april-19-2026

PS Phil's season finale was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performing Schuman's Piano Concerto in A Minor, op. 54 and Mah...
04/15/2026

PS Phil's season finale was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performing Schuman's Piano Concerto in A Minor, op. 54 and Mahler's Symphony No. 4 conducted by Grammy Award-winner Fabio Luisi in his sixth season as the Louise W. & Edmund J. Kahn Directorship of DSO. Internationally known soprano Sofia Fomina dazzled the sold out audience with her technical brilliance and radiant lyricism and piano virtuoso George Li was spectacular. The concert was sponsored by Miles & Joni Benickes, Norman Forrester & William Griffin, and the John P. Monahan Foundation.

Photo Credit: Marc Glassman

A Special Offer from the McCallum TheatreSunday, April 26 • 3:00PM • McCallum TheatreAs a valued member of our community...
04/15/2026

A Special Offer from the McCallum Theatre
Sunday, April 26 • 3:00PM • McCallum Theatre

As a valued member of our community, you’re invited by our partners at the McCallum Theatre to enjoy an exclusive 20% savings on tickets to Alisa Weilerstein & Inon Barnatan in Recital at the McCallum Theatre, presented in partnership with Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic.

To redeem, enter promo code RECITAL in the black bar at the top of the page before selecting your seats. The discount will be applied at checkout.

Two of today’s most exciting artists are a dream team in their acclaimed recitals together. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein’s impassioned performance style, breathtaking technique, and commitment to new music helped earn her a MacArthur “genius” award at age 29. She has met her musical match in Inon Barnatan, a poet of the keyboard whose sincerity and expressiveness rival his astonishing technical abilities. When these two artists come together, says the Denver Post, “they bring urgency, intensity, and edginess…there is no playing it safe.”

Please note: These tickets are sold through the McCallum box office and not through Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic

https://www.mccallumtheatre.org/productions/alisa-weilerstein-inon-barna/

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500 South Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 302
Palm Springs, CA
92264

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Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm

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