Dr. Harley Givler, Director & Conductor
Philadelphia Youth Concert Band (PYCB) provides developing musicians with a high-level concert band experience, offering guided rehearsals, expert-led sectionals, and diverse wind band repertoire to build technical skills, ensemble musicianship, and performance confidence in preparation for more advanced ensembles.
Location: The Shipley School, Piltch Commons (814 Yarrow St, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010)
Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (mid-September – mid-May)
Open to: Woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, and double bass players
Ages: 10 – 16
Audition HereSummer Band CampUpcoming PerformancesOpen RehearsalsWhy Join PYCB?
- Develop musicianship and ensemble skills through expert-led sectionals and guided rehearsals, performing diverse wind band repertoire in a supportive and enriching ensemble.
- Showcase talents in premier venues, including The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, while exploring diverse career pathways in music beyond performance and teaching.
- Collaborate with peers across PYO Music Institute divisions, fostering musical growth, community, and essential life skills like discipline, responsibility, and confidence.
Auditions & Enrollment
2025/2026 Season Audition Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Audition Requirements:
- Required scale
- A solo or ensemble piece of your choice
- Required excerpts (specific to each instrument)
Download Audition Excerpts:
Flute (PDF)Oboe (PDF)Clarinet (PDF)Bass Clarinet (PDF)Bassoon (PDF)Alto Saxophone (PDF)Tenor Saxophone (PDF)Baritone Saxophone (PDF)Trumpet (PDF)French Horn (PDF)Trombone (PDF)Baritone / Euphonium (PDF)Tuba (PDF)Percussion (PDF)Bass (PDF)Piano (PDF)Tuition & Financial Aid
- Annual Tuition: $1,795 (2024-2025 season)
- Non-refundable deposit: $550 due upon registration
- Financial aid available after the audition process for students demonstrating need
For more information, contact info@pyomusic.org or 215.545.0502.