Louis Scaglione, Music Director & Conductor
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) is the Institute’s flagship and most advanced, pre-professional ensemble. PYO provides unparalleled orchestral training, masterclass instruction, and performance opportunities.
Location: Saint Patrick Hall (240 South 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103)
Schedule: Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (mid-September – early June)
Open to: String, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, and harp players
Ages: 15 – 22 *College students may be eligible for free tuition
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.
- Build essential life skills, including perseverance, responsibility, and artistic excellence, preparing for success in music and beyond.
Auditions & Enrollment
We will begin accepting 2025/2026 Audition Applications starting March 1, 2025
2025/2026 Audition Dates
- TBD
Audition Requirements
1) required scales
2) a solo piece of your choice
3) required orchestral excerpts (specific to each instrument)
2024/2025 Audition PDFs:
Violin (PDF) Viola (PDF) Cello (PDF) Bass (PDF) Flute (PDF) Oboe (PDF) Clarinet (PDF) Bassoon (PDF) French Horn (PDF) Trumpet (PDF) Trombone (PDF) Bass Trombone (PDF) Tuba (PDF) Percussion (PDF) Harp (PDF) Piano (PDF) Audition HereTuition & Financial Aid
- Annual Tuition: $2,095 (2024-2025 season)
- Non-refundable deposit: $550 due upon registration
- Financial aid available after the audition process for students demonstrating need
- College Students may be eligible for the PYOMI Collegiate Fellowship
For more information, contact info@pyomusic.org or 215.545.0502.
2023 – 2024 Season Repertoire
Brahms
Symphony No. 2
Elgar
Enigma Variations
Humperdinck
Prelude to Hansel and Gretel
W.A. Mozart
Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola
Prokofiev
Violin Concerto No. 2
Rachmaninoff
Symphony No. 1
Shostakovich
Symphony No. 10
Wagner
Prelude to Die Meistersinger