Why Join PYO?

• Strengthen college and conservatory applications, as PYO alumni are accepted into top universities, colleges, and conservatories worldwide, with access to exclusive PYO Music Institute resources, including audition preparation and conducting classes.
• Perform professional-level orchestral repertoire in Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, collaborating with renowned soloists in nationally recognized performances.
• Train with Maestro Louis Scaglione, a leading youth orchestra conductor with over 25 years of experience, and receive advanced orchestral training through masterclass sectionals with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra through the Institute’s Advanced Orchestra Training Program.
• Build essential life skills, including perseverance, responsibility, and artistic excellence, preparing for success in music and beyond.

“Some of my favorite moments aren’t even the big performances, but the small rehearsal moments that most people would never see. It’s working through a tough passage together, locking in as an ensemble when it comes to it, or even just sitting there and listening to the different instruments come together. Performing in major venues is always amazing, but what makes the experience special isn’t always the stage, it’s knowing how many early Saturday mornings and long rehearsals it took to get there.”

Kevin Cheng, Current PYO Student