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The Philharmonic Society’s Youth Music Education Programs

The Philharmonic Society’s Youth Music Education Programs, offered at no charge to schools, students or parents, and available to all Orange County public and private schools, have been one of the primary supplements to make up for the lack of funding for music education in our county’s schools.

Since 1956, more than 6 million children in Orange County, elementary through high school, have participated in our nationally recognized Youth Music Education Programs, which are funded and implemented by the members of The Committees of the Philharmonic Society.

Programs are aligned with the California Department of Education curriculum standards. Schools must be enrolled in the Philharmonic Society’s Youth Music Education Programs in order to participate; these programs are not open to the public.

To support our Youth Music Education Programs, consider making a donation.

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Participate in our 2023-2024 Youth Music Education Programs

Are you interested in bringing a youth music education program to your school or community group? Or attending an in-person concert at one of Orange County’s best music venues? Sign up now to register your class or ensemble in one of the Philharmonic Society’s 2023-24 Youth Music Education Programs. From in-school programming, to concert field trips, and beyond to the digital world – there’s something for every age group!

2023-24 Youth Music Education Programs Brochure

Elementary

Digital Music Mobile

(Grades 1-5)

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Music Mobile

Music Mobile

(Grade 3)

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California Journeys

California Journeys

(Grade 4)

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Concerts for Fifth Grade

Concerts for Fifth Grade

(Grade 5)

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Middle and High School

sounds around the globe

Sounds Around the Globe

(Grades 6-8)

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Tix4Teens

Tix4Teens

(Grades 6-12)

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Ensembles On Tour

Ensembles On Tour

(Grades 6-12)

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Orange County Youth Symphony

Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble

(Grades 6-12)

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High School Orchestra Festival

High School Orchestra Festival

(Grades 9-12)

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Apply for a Grant

Strike Up the Band

Strike Up the Band

(Grades K-12)

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Musical Reinvestments

Musical Reinvestments

(Grades K-12)

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Fund the Bus Program / Transportation Scholarship

Fund the Bus Program / Transportation Scholarship

(Grades K-12)

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Our award-winning programs are made possible by the tireless volunteerism and fundraising of The Committees of the Philharmonic Society.

For more information, please contact our Education Department:
education@philharmonicsociety.org

Sponsors

The Youth Music Education Programs of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County are partially funded by The Committees of the Philharmonic Society, The Davisson Family Fund for Youth Music Education, Thomas J. Madracki Memorial Endowment, Music & Arts Center, the City of Newport Beach, The Sorenson Foundation, The Crean Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, The William Gillespie Foundation, The Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights®, The Orange County Register, Pacific Life Foundation, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo Foundation.