Welcome to Play On Philly’s Summer Program
POP Summer Music Program
Make your summer POP!
Summer participants have the opportunity to learn or deepen their skills on an instrument, play incredible music in an orchestra or other ensemble, and foster meaningful friendships.
POP Summer Program
Make your summer POP!
Summer participants have the opportunity to learn or deepen their skills on an instrument, play incredible music in an orchestra or other ensemble, and foster meaningful friendships.
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If you have any questions, please reach out to POPsummer@playonphilly.org
Program Overview
Summers spent with Play On Philly are a chance to have fun, meet new friends, and grow as an artist! Through studio classes, ensemble practice, and performances each student will improve their musicianship, and thanks to our arts partners, they will explore other forms of creativity and expression such as dance, physical fitness, and visual arts.
Our program is open to students in the Philadelphia area who are rising 1st-12th graders or who graduated from high school in spring 2024.
We provide a high-quality educational environment where students are challenged on and off their instrument through opportunities that cultivate independence and help students explore their own identities.
Past summer offerings have included:
| Exploratory Division | Developing Division | Advanced Division |
|---|---|---|
| Exploratory Music Class | Instrumental Group Lessons | Chamber Ensembles (small groups) |
| Instrumental Group Lessons | Wind Ensemble | Music Theory |
| Choir | String Ensemble | Composition |
| Art | Choir | Junior Teaching Artist program |
| Dance | Playwriting | |
| Gym | Gym | |
| Dance |
Performances and Special Events
A part of the Play On Philly experience is performing for each other and our community. At the end of Summer Program, we hold a celebration to showcase what our students have accomplished. Each summer presents different performance opportunities.
Instrument Offerings
We offer programming on the following instruments*:
| Strings | Woodwinds | Brass | Percussion (Includes variety of instruments) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Flute | Trumpet | Xylophone, Marimba, Timpani, Snare drum, Bass drum, etc. |
| Viola | Oboe | Trombone | |
| Cello | Clarinet | Horn | |
| Bass | Bassoon | Euphonium/Tuba |
*Note: We do not offer classes for guitar or piano.
Important Information For Summer
The following is an outline of key information about our programming. For more detailed information, please see our Summer Handbook.
Location
Location
Our camp will be held at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music & Dance: 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122.
Sample Schedules
NOTE: These are *sample* schedules
Students’ schedules will vary with their instrument, level, and interests
|
Exploratory Division 8-3pm |
Developing Division 8-5pm |
Advanced Division 9-1pm |
|
Breakfast Instrument studio class Arts Special – Dance Lunch/Recess Ensemble Snack Arts Special – Art Regular dismissal |
Breakfast Arts Special – Art Instrument studio classes Lunch/Recess Gym Ensembles Snack Arts Special – Dance Orchestra Dismissal |
Breakfast Ensembles Instrument studio classes Orchestra Dismissal |
Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, and a light snack will be provided to participants who opt into the program.
- Participants may bring their own meals; however, we cannot refrigerate or reheat food items.
- Students should bring a labeled water bottle to program each day.
- All food brought into program facilities must be peanut-free.
An opt in survey will be sent to families when we are closer to Summer Program’s start.
POP's Mission
Play On Philly (POP) provides underserved children in Philadelphia a transformative music education experience that develops and inspires the behaviors and personal skills needed for a successful life.
Questions?
Contact our Summer Program: popsummer@playonphilly.org
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