Musicopia

Auditions for the Musicopia String Orchestras are open for Fall 2026! 🎻

📅 Early Acceptance Deadline: June 7, 2026
📅 Late Acceptance Deadline: August 31, 2026

Auditioning is easy! Just upload an unlisted YouTube video and submit it through our audition form.

MSO offers students the chance to grow as musicians through ensemble performances, sectional coaching, and a supportive musical community in Center City Philadelphia.

✨ Free tuition
✨ Instruments provided
✨ Free transportation from certain locations
✨ Only one year of playing experience required

➡️ Follow the link in bio to access the MSO Audition Submission Form and apply today!
musicopia.net/mso

A heartfelt thank you to Wallingford Presbyterian Church for hosting Concerts for a Cause!

We’re so grateful to the performers, organizers, and the entire WPC community for their generosity and support of Musicopia’s mission. Your kindness and commitment to music education help us continue creating meaningful opportunities for young people throughout our communities.

We want to give a huge thank you to Waverly Heights for hosting our annual concert featuring the Musicopia Strong Orchestra, the Musicopia Dance Academy, and an interactive Bucket Drumming workshop. It was such a joy to watch the audience join in on the drumming and fully embrace the energy of the performance. Thank you to everyone who came out in support of our students!

This month is filled with incredible performances across the city. From drumlines to strings to ballroom, our students are ready to take the stage and share what they’ve been working on. Mark your calendars to be part of theses celebrations of our students.

Our All City Drumline Expo, co-hosted with The School District of Philadelphia, is bringing the beats, the talent, and the community together for a night you don’t want to miss.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Cherry Street Pier (121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd)

Come out and support these incredible students as they perform with powerful sound and unforgettable moments.

Learn more: https://www.dosagemagazine.com/musicopia-drumlines-expo-cherry-street-pier/

As Musicopia continues to grow and evolve, we’re entering our next chapter in leadership.

Today, we thank Catherine Charlton, who concludes her tenure as President & CEO after guiding Musicopia through a period of growth and impact. We’re deeply grateful for her commitment to expanding access to music and dance education across our region.

Beginning May 1, Kate Lombardi will serve as Interim President & CEO. Part of the Musicopia community since 2008, Kate began as a teaching artist and has grown through several leadership roles across the organization. With her deep institutional knowledge and steady presence, Musicopia is in strong hands as we move forward.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4w0GgPZ

Check out performances from a few of the artists in our Lullaby program: Ami, Lia, Bethlehem, and Meghan this summer season!

What if music didn’t require anything new?
Through our Recycled Sounds programs, students are building instruments from everyday materials, exploring creativity while learning to care for the world around them.

This Earth Day, Musicopia is celebrating the power of music and our planet.