Calling all orchestra, jazz, and band musicians! Are you a string, woodwind, brass, or percussion player looking to meet and make music with other young musicians? Join PYO Music Institute, its current students, and Directors for an upcoming open rehearsal this December. Participating in an open rehearsal is your opportunity to play with current students and learn more about the PYO Music Institute and what it offers throughout the season. ​Refreshments will be provided ​at rehearsal breaks along with the opportunity to meet ​staff, ​faculty​,​ and current members. Advanced registration is required to attend.  

Register for an Open Rehearsal


Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra (PYJO)
Thursday, November 30, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
Thursday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
Recommended for students ages 15-21

Open Rehearsal Repertoire:

  • Ellington, Purple Gazelle
  • Mingus, Fables of Faubus
  • Basie, Moten Swing


Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band (PYSB)
Tuesday, December 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
Recommended for students ages 13-18

Open Rehearsal Repertoire:

  • Ticheli, Simple Gifts
  • Fukushima, Poem of the Wind
  • Fukuda, Crescent Moon & Ritual in the Dawn


Young Musicians Debut Orchestra (YMDO)
Saturday, December 9, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Recommended for students ages 11-17

Open Rehearsal Repertoire:

  • Mozart, Overture from Don Giovanni
  • Anderson/Wagner, Irish Suite Parts 1 & 2
  • Haydn, Symphony No. 101 “The Clock”



Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO)

Saturday, December 16, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Recommended for students ages 15-21

Open Rehearsal Repertoire:

  • Wager, Prelude to Der Meistersinger
  • Rachmaninoff, Symphony No. 1


Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO)
Sunday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Recommended for students ages 13-18

Open Rehearsal Repertoire:

  • Britten, Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
  • Massenet, Le Cid Ballet Suite
  • Márquez, Danzón No. 2


Bravo Brass
Monday, December 18, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 
Recommended for students ages 12-21

Open Rehearsal Repertoire:

  • Bravo Brass Goes to Hollywood




Location:
Saint Patrick Church Hall
240 South 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
*Nearby discounted parking is available. Details provided with reservation confirmation.

Questions? Please contact PYO Music Institute VP & COO, Colleen Hood, at chood@pyomusic.org for more information.