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PA COVID-19 Response Plan
The Philharmonic Association has made the difficult decision to cancel all remaining events through May 15 including rehearsals, auditions and performances. We will continually assess PA activities in light of the COVID-19 situation, with guidance from local authorities. We hope to come up with an innovative way to present the spring concerts. In the meantime, PA staff have come up with all sorts of activities for our young musicians. These plans are being communicated through our regular channels. The PA is continuing to employ our staff in order to keep the mission going during this difficult time. Our highest hope
Spotlight on Our 2019-20 Seniors
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 students planning to major in a great variety of disciplines from Political Science to Jazz Performance. We have students with college plans in New York, Tennessee, Arizona, Massachusetts, Illinois, Georgia, and all across North Carolina. Several of our students have earned impressive scholarships, and
Maya Martin Wins Sponsorship Challenge!
The Philharmonic Association is excited to announce the winner of our Classics and Cuisine Sponsorship Challenge. If we were announcing our winner to a concert hall full of people the way we wish we were right now, we would ask for a huge round of applause our winner: Maya Martin! We are so impressed by Maya's fundraising efforts. As part of our annual Classics and Cuisine fundraiser, musicians are encouraged to ask friends and family to sponsor their performance at our fundraising event. Maya took our fundraiser seriously, garnering the support of twelve different sponsors and raising over $500
Luke Henderson: A Truly Successful Musician
During stressful time likes these, the Philharmonic Association is pleased to share some exciting news and words of inspiration with you. We are thrilled to announce that past PA member Luke Henderson won the 47th Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition as part of the Phillips Trio! Luke played violin in TYO for one year, TYS for three years, and sat as Principal Second Violin in TYP for one year before continuing his high school education at Phillips Academy in Massachusetts. Luke made friends with two fellow musicians during his freshman year at Phillips Academy and after two years of
Proud of Frances: Kenan Music Scholar!
To have not one, but two Philharmonic Association members receive UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan Music Scholarship this year brings immense joy to the staff of this organization. It is our dream to see each of our musicians pursue their passions with excellence both before and after graduation--it is why we do what we do. Join us in congratulating violinist Frances Norton on being awarded the Kenan Music Scholarship! The Kenan Music Scholarship is a premier scholarship of the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Music, awarded to 4 incoming students each year. This award consists of four-year full-tuition scholarship (including student
Elliott Gyll Wins Park Scholarship
When TYP bassoonist Elliott Gyll applied for NC State University's Park Scholarship, he was was entered into a pool of around 2,200 students. The Park Scholarship is a highly coveted award with full coverage of the cost of four years of tuition, room and board, school related fees, textbooks, supplies, and a new laptop. Park Scholars are also given study abroad opportunities and grants for such opportunities. After three rounds of essays, interviews, group activities, and other more unorthodox activities that allowed applicants to be seen interacting in their natural environment, 35 scholars were selected from the pool of over
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.
