Philadelphia Youth Concert Band - PYO Music Institute
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

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Why 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:

  1. Required scale
  2. A solo or ensemble piece of your choice
  3. 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.