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What’s Happening
Executive Director Margaret Partridge Retires
Dear PA Families and Staff, We would like to share the following information with you regarding the Executive Director transition for the Philharmonic Association. Margaret Partridge, the PA’s long-time Executive Director, is stepping down after having served in that role for 15 years. Margaret has worked with the PA for 30 years, first as a volunteer and later becoming the PA’s first Executive Director. During Margaret’s tenure as Executive Director, she oversaw tremendous growth. Our number of ensembles grew from 3 to 12, and she helped double the number of students in the PA’s programs. Our number of annual concerts grew
Sarah Whitney: New Executive Director
The Philharmonic Association Board of Directors is pleased announce the selection of Sarah Whitney as the next Executive Director of the Philharmonic Association following a national search. Sarah joins us with more than 15 years of experience working in the arts nonprofit sector. She brings a wonderful background in music to her new role, coupled with extensive experience in operations, finance, fundraising and education. Prior to accepting this position, Sarah was an Assistant Director of Business and Finance at Duke University. Her background includes serving as Director of Operations for The School for Strings and Curriculum Developer for the
PA Updated COVID-19 Response Plan
During this unprecedented time, the PA is carefully considering the best ways to keep our students and staff safe while providing the excellent quality of music education that you have come to expect. As with everything in the world right now, plans are constantly in flux, but we wanted to inform you about the options we are looking into for this fall. While our ensembles might not look exactly as they have in the past, be assured that the PA will be fully functioning in the fall, and we can’t wait to see you all in a few weeks. Please know
TYJE’s Fundraising Project Successful!
The Philharmonic Association is excited to announce that the success of Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble’s project to raise support for financial aid! Within one day, the ensemble met their goal of raising $1,400. This money will provide select musicians with two private lessons in preparation for our auditions and will cover the $20 audition fee. This opportunity will make a difference in the lives of young musicians. The Facebook fundraiser was launched through one of TYJE's virtual videos. The ensemble was joined by the great Branford Marsalis as guest tenor saxophonist for the virtual recording, and TYJE members Justin Lumpkin
Accepting Applications for Intern Program!
The Philharmonic Association is currently accepting applications for our 2020-21 Musician Intern Program! If you are an eleventh or twelfth grader planning to audition for one of our orchestras or jazz bands in the fall, this program is for you. As a member of our Musician Intern Program, you will have the opportunity to engage in all areas of arts administration. You will get hands one experience in the areas of stage crew, videography and photography, social media, outreach, fundraising, event planning, musician library work, and more! In addition to gaining experience in a broad variety of skills, you
Enjoy Our Senior Recognition Videos
The Philharmonic Association would like to give the spotlight to our graduating seniors. We have so many talented, ambitious seniors in our ensembles this year with great plans for the future, and we want to show them off! Visit our 2019-20 Seniors Page for a list of our seniors and their exciting college plans. We have also created senior recognition videos for each ensemble similar to the recognition our seniors would have been given at our spring concerts. Our 2019-20 seniors may not have gotten the in-person round of applause that they deserve, but we are grateful to our videography
Expanding the Horizons of Young Musicians
The mission of the Philharmonic Association is to educate the next generation in great classical and jazz music through ensemble performance, while encouraging appreciation, community participation, and support of these activities.
Triangle Youth Philharmonic
Triangle Youth Philharmonic
The Triangle Youth Philharmonic (TYP) is the youth orchestra of the North Carolina Symphony.
Triangle Youth Symphony
Triangle Youth Symphony
The Triangle Youth Symphony is for young musicians to expand their musical skills.
Triangle Youth Orchestra
Triangle Youth Orchestra
The Triangle Youth Orchestra is for young intermediate musicians with limited experience.
Triangle Youth String Sinfonia
Triangle Youth String Sinfonia
The Triangle Youth String Sinfonia is open to string musicians in grades 7 to 12 who are able…
Triangle Youth String Orchestra
Triangle Youth String Orchestra
The Triangle Youth String Orchestra provides engaging musical experiences for students who…
Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble (TYJE) is now based in Raleigh under the direction of Dr. Gregg Gelb.
Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra
Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra
TYJO is an advanced, mostly high school ensemble, directed by Lisa Burn.
Triangle Youth Jazz Band
Triangle Youth Jazz Band
The Triangle Youth Jazz Band (TYJB) is an intermediate level ensemble, typically comprised…
Triangle Youth Jazz Lab
Triangle Youth Jazz Lab
Triangle Youth Jazz Lab provides beginning jazz ensemble training with the goal of eventual transition to the Triangle Youth Jazz Band or Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Brass Chamber Ensembles
Brass Chamber Ensembles
The Philharmonic Association has a history of brass ensembles that have complimented…
String Chamber Ensembles
String Chamber Ensembles
Triangle Youth Philharmonic String Quartet performed repertoire for two violins, viola, and cello.
Woodwind Ensembles
Woodwind Ensembles
Triangle Youth Philharmonic Wind Quintet performs repertoire for clarinet, flute, horn, oboe, and bassoon.
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Here’s What Our Reviewers Say
The best of the area’s young musicians, participants in the Triangle Youth Philharmonic and the Triangle Youth Symphony…
There are lots of reasons to support the youth orchestras of the Philharmonic Association. The most important is that they give first-rate performances. A close second is that the young musicians of TYP, TYS and TYO are the classical musicians of the future, the pros, semi-pros, and amateurs who will continue to maintain the classical tradition……they comprise the cream of the crop. This is not little league; they play hardball, and they play it well.
[TYP and TYS] do much more than train musicians. They teach a lifelong appreciation and love of music. One alum recently submitted a piece for the Philharmonic Association News entitled: “Music Keeps Me Sane.” Playing with TYP taught her commitment and about setting standards.
There’s hope for our collective musical future, thanks to the Triangle Youth Philharmonic and similar ensembles. The 250 or so young artists involved in the PA’s programs merit our attention and support. Their love of music and delight in the teamwork required to create it was evident in every measure.
Meet Our Supporters
The Philharmonic Association wishes to thank and acknowledge the following organizations and corporations for their funding support.
