Instrumental Music Scholars Education Program
Program Highlights
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Open to rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (Fall of 2025)
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Open to players in all string sections
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Highly Selective:
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2-3 players chosen per section
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Minimal Rehearsal Time:
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3-4 rehearsals on Thursday evenings, per concert (no weekly rehearsals)
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Opportunity to perform side-by-side with adult players
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Opportunity to play advanced orchestral music
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All performances in Montgomery County
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3 Concerts a year
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All players receive a stipend at the end of the concert season
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Scholars have had the opportunity to perform with David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and performed world and regional premieres by Rollo Dilworth, Jocelyn Hagen, and Erik Myer
Audition Requirements
Major Scales: Perform major scales up to 4 flats and 4 sharps (3 octaves).
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​Repertoire: Play two contrasting movements of a concerto or sonata. One piece should be a technical movement and one slower or melodic movement.
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Sight-Reading: You will be asked to sight-read a piece, up to 15 measures.
CLICK HERE to register
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Application Deadline: June 6th
Once your application is accepted, you will receive an email to schedule your audition time.
Auditions will be held virtually and will be scheduled with the applicants.
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If accepted into the program, players will be REQUIRED to attend all rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts.
2025-2026 Concert Season:
A Symphonic Spectacular
Sunday, October 19, 2025 - 3:00 p.m.
Orchestra Concert with guest soloists
*tentative rehearsal schedule: Thursday, September 18,25, October 2,9,16- Wissahickon Middle School
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, October 18: 9:00am-12:00pm - Trinity Lutheran Church
Festival of Carols
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 3:00 p.m.
Presenting the second commissioned piece under the Michael Kemp Fund for New Music for choir, orchestra, and organ by Philadelphia composer, Melissa Dunphy
*tentative rehearsal schedule: Thursday, November 13,20 - Wissahickon Middle School
Tuesday December 2 - Trinity Lutheran Church
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, December 5: 7:00pm - 9:30pm- Trinity Lutheran Church
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Woven in Sound: A Tapestry of Music
Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 3:00 p.m.
Music for choir, orchestra, and organ
*tentative rehearsal schedule: Thursday, March 19,26, April 9,16 - Wissahickon Middle School
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, April 18: 9:00am-12:00pm - Trinity Lutheran Church
All Concerts will be held at: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St, Lansdale, PA 19446
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*Rehearsal dates are subject to change
New This Season!!
Scholars will have an opportunity to perform in the scholars-only recital at the end of the season, and possibly other performing opportunities throughout the year.