The Philadelphia International Music Festival Solo Performance Program
The PIMF Solo Performance Program is designed for advanced musicians, 13 to 19 years of age, preparing for upcoming solo performances or competitions. Designed for students prepared to spend 14-days in intense music training, this unique program includes three-five weekly hour-long private lessons with members of our world-class faculty, including principal players from The Philadelphia Orchestra, chamber music, daily thirty-minute workouts with a faculty accompanist, four-five hours of required daily private practice, daily solo performance classes, numerous opportunities for on and off campus solo performances, two concerto competitions through which winners perform on-stage duo concertos with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center or Mann Music Center and as soloists with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra in New Jersey, an optional chamber music program, Master Classes with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and much, much more. The audition process for the PIMF Solo Performance Program- the most elite of our many programs - is highly competitive and limited to only 25 students. Early application is recommended.
One Week and Two Week Programs Available!
Two-Week Program Dates: June 16 - June 29, 2012
One-Week Program Dates: June 16 - June 22 or June 23 - June 29, 2012
Ample Solo Performance Opportunities included:
Solo Performance Hours, Daily Solo Performance Class, and the following Competitions:
| Concerto Competition | | Kimmel Center/Mann Music Center Competition | | Chamber Program (Optional & Separate Fee) |
Shown below is a sample daily schedule for one of our programs, reflecting a typical day at the Philadelphia International Music Festival.
Once registered, a program specific schedule will be included in your registration confirmation packet
| Sample Schedule: |
08:30am - 09:30am - Breakfast |
Private Lessons and rehearsals with faculty accompanist are scheduled throughout the day as appropriate.
Two lessons per week. May purchase up two additional lessons per week.
The Chamber Music Program is included for students who register for the PIMF Solo Performance Preparation Program
Participation in the PIMF Chamber Music Program for all other students will incur an additional fee.

