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Philadelphia Sinfonia is a premiere youth orchestra that supports the full artistic growth of developing musicians through a high-level ensemble experience.

Philadelphia Sinfonia Association is a non-profit youth orchestra that provides high-level orchestral ensemble training to talented young musicians in a supportive, educational environment. We are recognized nationwide for our musical excellence, our innovative curriculum and our commitment to generous engagement in the musical, civic and global communities.

10/13/2026

A look back at last year’s opening concert! 🎶

We’re excited to kick off another season of incredible orchestral music and can’t wait to share the stage with you again.

Join Philadelphia Sinfonia on Sunday, November 22, for an afternoon of music by Bach, Hisaishi, and Tchaikovsky, featuring selections from the *Studio Ghibli Suite* and Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fifth Symphony.

📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Temple Performing Arts Center

🎟️ Get your tickets and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music! Link in bio!

10/08/2026

Philadelphia Sinfonia Youth Orchestra is offering extended auditions for talented young musicians looking for the opportunity to perform, grow, and be part of an incredible community of student musicians.

Whether you’re an experienced orchestral player or ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear you play.

📅 October 24th
⏰ 12:30–2:30 PM
📍 Howard Center for the Arts
1212 Wood Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Need-based scholarships are available.

🎶 Come audition. Find your ensemble. Find your people. And take your musicianship to the next level.

Auditions are extended, but space is limited.

👉 Learn more and register today!

10/05/2026

🍂🎻 Save the dates! Philadelphia Sinfonia’s 30th Season is filled with exciting performances and special events you won’t want to miss. 
From A Very Sinfonia Halloween to our Winter Concert, there’s something for every music lover this season. 🎶 
📅 Upcoming Events: 🎃 Oct. 31 — A Very Sinfonia Halloween 🎼 Nov. 22 — Bach • Hisaishi • Tchaikovsky 🎄 Dec. 19 — Sinfonia & Alumni Holiday Sight Reading ❄️ Jan. 23 — Sinfonia Strings Winter Concert 
Learn more and mark your calendars at philadelphiasinfonia.org 

10/02/2026

We’re proud to announce our partnership with Play On Philly!🎶

Through this partnership, Philadelphia Sinfonia will help create meaningful musical experiences and opportunities for young musicians across Philadelphia.

Play On Philly provides intensive, tuition-free music education to students in PreK–12th grade, helping young musicians develop their skills, confidence, and connection to the arts.

We’re excited to work together to support the next generation of Philadelphia musicians and strengthen our city’s vibrant music community. 🎶

09/29/2026

The first concert of our 30th season! Three composers. One afternoon of music. 🎶

Join Philadelphia Sinfonia on Sunday, November 22 at Temple Performing Arts Center for a program featuring the music of Bach, Joe Hisaishi, and Tchaikovsky.

🎻 Bach • Hisaishi • Tchaikovsky 📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM 📍 Temple Performing Arts Center

Featuring Linus Ip conducting Philadelphia Sinfonia.
From Bach’s intricate fugue to the unforgettable sounds of Studio Ghibli and Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 5, this is a concert you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets link in bio!

09/24/2026

A season of growth means stepping into something more challenging.

For Noah Shannon, the transition from Philadelphia Sinfonia Strings to Philadelphia Sinfonia Players brought more demanding repertoire, higher expectations, and a new level of musical responsibility. It’s a journey that asks young musicians to listen more closely, prepare more intentionally, and grow into their role within an ensemble.

That challenge is an important part of the Sinfonia experience: helping young musicians move beyond what feels comfortable and discover what they’re capable of.

09/21/2026

🎻LAST CALL: EXTENDED AUDITIONS! 🎶

There’s still time to audition for the Philadelphia Sinfonia’s 2026–27 season!

Due to popular demand, we’ve added two extended audition dates:

📅 September 26th
⏰ 12:30–2:30 PM
📍 Howard Center for the Arts
1212 Wood Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

If you’re ready to perform, grow, and be part of the next season of Philadelphia Sinfonia, this is your opportunity.

🎼 30th Season | Auditions Extended

09/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Chelsea to Philadelphia Sinfonia! 🎶

Chelsea joins us as our new Education & External Engagement Coordinator, bringing her experience as a flutist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician to the Sinfonia community.

We’re excited to have Chelsea on board and can’t wait to see the connections she helps build with our students, musicians, and the wider Philadelphia community.

09/16/2026

🎻 Bring a Friend to Philadelphia Sinfonia Strings! 🎻

Do you know a young musician who loves to play? Bring them along on September 26th for a special audition opportunity to join Philadelphia Sinfonia Strings!

📅 September 26th
⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Howard Center for the Arts

Come meet fellow musicians, make music, and see what being part of Sinfonia is all about!

👉 Learn more: philadelphiasinfonia.org

09/14/2026

First rehearsal of the season is officially in the books! 🎶 
There’s nothing quite like that first day back in the room: new music, new faces, old friends, and a whole lot of sound coming together. 
Across Philadelphia Sinfonia, Philadelphia Sinfonia Players, and Philadelphia Sinfonia Strings, our musicians are getting ready for another season of making music, growing together, and taking on new challenges. 
The season starts here. 

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Philadelphia, PA

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+12153510363

Website

http://www.philadelphiasinfonia.org/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iddJfVBBuxI, https://philadelphiasinfonia.org/audi

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