The PYO Music Institute Collegiate Fellowship (2025-2026 Season) is an opportunity for wind, brass, percussion, harp, and string students aged 18-22 currently enrolled in college to participate in Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), Bravo Brass, Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band (PYSB) and/or Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra (PYJO).
Benefits:
- Tuition-Free Learning: Provides all participants with a full tuition remission.
- Equal Opportunities: Allows music majors and non-music majors to showcase and challenge their musical talents through advanced professional-level repertoire.
- Supplemental Learning: Provides additional large ensemble performance opportunities that may not be available at a student’s college or university.
- Discipline and Focus: Teaches essential elements for success in academic and professional settings.
- Leadership and Teamwork Skills: Develops leadership and teamwork abilities applicable in various fields.
- Accountability: Enhances time management and responsibility through individual and group participation.
- Resume Enhancement: Adds a unique, impressive element to resumes, demonstrating commitment and diverse skills.
- Stress Relief and Enjoyment: Provides a break from academic stress and rigors and offers a fulfilling musical experience for the music major and non-music major student.
Curious what a current Collegiate Fellow has to say about the program? Hear from Evan Bretz, current PYO French Horn player and student at Rowan University, and why he takes advantage of the PYO Music Institute Collegiate Fellowship on our blog.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of the audition process for PYO, Bravo Brass, PYSB, and/or PYJO.
- Ability to attend weekly rehearsals on a regular basis and all scheduled performances for the 2025-2026 season.
- Willingness to volunteer as an additional performer for one or more PYOMI program division ensemble concerts during the 2025-2026 season.
Questions? Contact the PYOMI office at info@pyomusic.org or 215.545.0502.