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program Description
Academy Philharmonic is our advanced full orchestra.
Designed for advanced instrumentalists in grades 6–8, Academy Philharmonic is an audition-based full orchestra (strings, woodwinds, and brass) with a limited number of openings each year.
Academy Philharmonic provides middle school musicians with the opportunity to play in a high-level full orchestra. Students learn how to listen and blend with new instrument groups, and rehearse and perform exciting new repertoire selections - all while being coached by some of the best teachers on the westside! Most Academy Philharmonic students take private lessons, and lessons are highly recommended for in order for students to keep up with the ensemble in rehearsals.
All participants must also be currently enrolled in their middle school band or orchestra program on the same instrument that they will play in Academy Philharmonic. Enrollment will be verified with each student’s school music teacher.
Please email Program Director Peter Senchuk for more information about this ensemble.
SCHEDULE & TUITION
Academy Philharmonic meets on Tuesdays from 4:00–6:00pm at Lincoln Middle School (1501 California Ave).
Tuition for the 2024/25 season is approximately $430/trimester, for a total of $1,295 for the season. Tuition averages to approximately $24/hour. Participation is a year-long commitment (27 rehearsals).
Early Bird Discount for those who enroll by June 1: $50
Non-refundable deposit of $250 is due upon enrollment.
Tuition reduction is available on a sliding scale. Our Tuition Reduction Form is short & sweet. Please submit your form ASAP so we can help determine a family-friendly tuition rate for you and start making music! Payment plans are also available.
Auditions
Interested in joining Academy Philharmonic? This is an advanced full orchestra with limited openings in each instrumental section.
Please review the Academy Philharmonic audition requirements.
Auditions for remaining openings will be held in September 2024. Please fill out the form below and Program Director Peter Senchuk will contact you with more information in August.
“[My son] always looked forward to going to Academy Philharmonic as it is the perfect blend of serious and fun. Each session he felt he had much to gain from the talented and dedicated coaches, while also looking forward to the time spent with friends. ”
“Music is such an important part of our son’s life and is such an integral part of community. Music is also an enjoyable outlet. Kids need this now more than ever. AP has provided top notch instructors and an unsurpassed sense of community.”
If you would like to speak with our Translation Liaison to answer questions and provide information in Spanish, please email Juanita Devis. You can also visit our Spanish website for more information!
Si usted desea hablar con nuestra Traductora Intermediaria para que responda sus preguntas y reciba la información en español, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Juanita Devis. ¡También puede visitar nuestra página de internet en español para más información!