Philadelphia International Music Festival

Philadelphia International Music Festival
Featuring Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
For pre-college musicians of all ages

2025 Camp Dates & Locations
December 28th - January 2nd: Miami, Florida
March 2nd: "Side-By-Side" in Reading, Pennsylvania
June 14th - 27th: Wayne, Pennsylvania
July 12th - 25th: Wayne, Pennsylvania
July 30th - August 9th: Cremona, Italy

Festival Overview

The Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF) is a summer music camp program featuring members of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Festival highlights include private lessons, master classes, and faculty recitals with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra; daily orchestra and chamber music rehearsals; multiple solo performance and competition opportunities; daily private practice time; Philadelphia Orchestra concerts; and much more. PIMF is held on the historic grounds of Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne, Pennsylvania. PIMF also has programs in Miami, Florida and Cremona, Italy.

Performance and Competition Opportunities

Every participant is offered an opportunity to perform at one of several weekly student recitals. Participants are also invited to participate in our two annual Concerto Competitions (one in June, one in July). Competition winners will perform as soloists with the New York Sessions Orchestra in New York City, the United States Army Field Band, or other professional or community orchestras.

Age Requirements

The Philadelphia International Music Festival Symphony Orchestra Program includes three divisions: Senior Division (14 - 19), Young Artists (11 - 13) and Junior Symphony (8 - 10). The PIMF Solo Performance Preparation Program, Piano Studies Program, Chamber Music Intensive Program, and College Audition Preparation Programs are open to musicians 13 - 19 years of age only. The Viola Intensive Program is open to musicians 11 - 19 years of age. Music in the Mansion in Miami, Florida is also open to musicians 13 - 19 years of age. PIMF Italy is open to musicians 14 - 19 years of age (Violin & Cello only).

Please note that not all programs are offered at both summer sessions. The June session includes the following programs: Solo Performance Preparation Program, Piano Studies Program, Symphony Orchestra Program (Senior Division Only), Chamber Music Intensive Program. The July session includes the following programs: Solo Performance Preparation Program, Piano Studies Program, Symphony Orchestra Program (All Three Age Divisions), College Audition Preparation Program, Chamber Music Intensive Program, and Viola Intensive Program.

Detailed Program Information

Symphony Orchestra Program

Solo Performance Preparation Program

Piano Studies Program

College Audition Preparation Program

Chamber Music Intensive Program

Viola Intensive Program

Music in the Mansion Program

PIMF Italy Program

Side-by-Side with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra

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