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:
- Successful completion of the audition process for PYO, Bravo Brass, PYSB, and/or PYJO.
- 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.