PYO Music Institute Collegiate Fellowship - PYO Music Institute

The PYO Music Institute Collegiate Fellowship (2024-2025 Season) is an opportunity for wind, brass, percussion, harp, and string students aged 18-22 currently enrolled in college to participate in Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), Bravo Brass, Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band (PYSB) and/or Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra (PYJO).  

Benefits:  

  • Tuition-Free Learning: Provides all participants with a full tuition remission.    
  • Equal Opportunities: Allows music majors and non-music majors to showcase and challenge their musical talents through advanced professional-level repertoire.  
  • Supplemental Learning: Provides additional large ensemble performance opportunities that may not be available at a student’s college or university.   
  • Discipline and Focus: Teaches essential elements for success in academic and professional settings.  
  • Leadership and Teamwork Skills: Develops leadership and teamwork abilities applicable in various fields.  
  • Accountability: Enhances time management and responsibility through individual and group participation.  
  • Resume Enhancement: Adds a unique, impressive element to resumes, demonstrating commitment and diverse skills.  
  • Stress Relief and Enjoyment: Provides a break from academic stress and rigors and offers a fulfilling musical experience for the music major and non-music major student.  

Requirements:  

  • Ability to attend weekly rehearsals on a regular basis and all scheduled performances for the 2024-2025 season.   
  • Willingness to volunteer as an additional performer for one or more PYOMI program division ensemble concerts during the 2024-2025 season.  


Questions? Contact the PYOMI office at info@pyomusic.org or 215.545.0502.