Education & Community

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HEAR initiative is a portfolio of integrated education and community programs that connect musicians and music with neighbors and neighborhoods collaborating with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. HEAR promotes Health and wellness, champions music Education, eliminates barriers to Accessing the orchestra, and maximizes impact in the community through Research throughout the Philadelphia region.

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Schools and Teachers

• School Partnership Program 
• School Ensemble Program 
• School Concerts 
• Open Rehearsals 
• Information for Educators 

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Families and Kids 

• Family Concerts 
• Sound All Around performances 
• Relaxed Sensory Friendly Performances 

Young Musicians 

• Excerpts Library
• Side-by-Side Rehearsal
• Buy One, Give One Program 
• The Philadelphia Orchestra All City Fellowship 
• All City Orchestra Summer Academy 

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Community Programs 

• Our City, Your Orchestra
• Music Therapy at Broad Street Ministry 
• Pre-Concert Conversations
• Free Neighborhood Concerts
• PlayIN with The Philadelphia Orchestra 

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