Play On Philly 2023 Summer
Application Now OPEN!
POP Summer Music Program
June 20-July 28
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
June 20 – July 28
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.
Enrollment and Documents
Eligibility and all other information on this page must be reviewed before enrolling your student.
Enrollment closes on Friday, March 24, 2023
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 (past examples: dance, physical fitness, and visual arts). Our six-week program is broken down into sessions so families can choose the experience that fits their needs and schedules.
Our program is open to students from across Philadelphia who are rising 1st-12th graders as well as those who will graduate from high school in spring 2023. We aim to 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 identity.
Eligibility
We are excited to welcome students from across the Philadelphia area to join us for Summer! Whether your child participates in a POP Music Center during the school year or you are brand new to the POP community, the information below will help you choose which Division will best match your child’s musical experience. Once you identify your child’s Division, you can review the dates and session(s) that will meet your family’s needs and schedule.
If you’re not sure what Division best fits your child’s experience, please email our Summer Coordinator, Ian Taylor: popsummer@playonphilly.org
Developing Division (PCO, CO1, & CO2)
Rising 1st-4th graders
- No instrumental experience required
- Students with experience will be placed in appropriately challenging classes
Rising 5th-8th graders
- Must have at least 1 year of experience on a wind, brass, or percussion instrument
- Must have at least 3 years of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass
Note: We do not offer classes for guitar or piano
Developing Division Summer Program Dates
Session 1 – June 20-July 7 (no POP on July 4)
Session 2 – July 10- July 28
Advanced Division (Chamber)
Rising 9th graders through recent high school graduates
- Must have at least 3 years of experience playing their primary instrument
Note: We do not offer programming in guitar or piano
Advanced Division Summer Program Dates
Session 1 – June 20- 30
Session 2 – July 3 – 14 (no POP on July 4)
Session 3 – July 17-28
Tuition Fees & Registration
Registration Fee
There is a non-refundable application fee of $25 per student for all families. This includes families who participate in POP Music Center programs during the school year. Your enrollment IS NOT complete until your registration fee is paid.
Tuition
Tuition is waived for students who participated in the 2022-2023 POP Music Center programs at St. Francis De Sales, ICS West, St. Rose of Lima, and Roman Catholic High School.
Developing Division Tuition and Fees for Community Families
Registration Fee: $25 – this is a non-refundable fee
Tuition:
- Cost to enroll in one, 3-week Session only: $390
- Cost to enroll in both Sessions for a total of 6 weeks: $720
Advanced Division Tuition and Fees for Community Families
Registration Fee: $25 – this is a non-refundable fee
Community Tuition:
- Cost to enroll in one, 2-week session: $260
- Cost to enroll in two, 2-week sessions: $520
- Cost to enroll in all three, 2-week sessions: $720
All tuition payments must be paid in full by end of day on Friday, June 9
Financial Aid
POP offers financial aid toward our tuition for qualifying families. To see if you qualify, please click here.
Enroll by Friday, March 24, 2023
Important Information
The following is an outline of key information about our programming. For more detailed information, please see our Summer Handbook.
What do I need to complete the application?
Items To Have On Hand
If you are NOT CURRENTLY enrolled in POP Music Center:
- Contact information for yourself, alternate and emergency contacts (phone numbers and email address)
- Child’s health insurance info
- Medical/allergy info
- Physician info
- Placement video (for students who are rising 5th grade or above ONLY):
- Please provide a one-minute recording of the student playing a scale of their choice and an excerpt from the last piece they learned. This is to ensure your student is placed in the appropriate classes.
If you are CURRENTLY enrolled in a POP Music Center:
- Any information (contact, medical, etc.) that needs to be updated
Sample Schedules
NOTE: These are *sample* schedules
Students’ schedules will vary with their instrument, level, and interests
Developing
- 8:00 – 8:35am – Arrival and Breakfast
- 8:45 – 11:00am – Studio Class by Instrument
- 11:00 – 12:00pm – Choir
- 12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch and Recess
- 1:00 – 2:00pm – Ensemble
- 2:00 – 3:00pm – Art
- 3:30 – 4:00pm – Snack
- 4:00 – 5:00pm – PE
- 5:00 – 5:15pm – Dismissal
Advanced
- 8:00 – 8:35am – Arrival and Breakfast
- 8:45 – 10:00am – Junior Teaching Artist work
- 10:00 – 12:00pm– Chamber Music Rehearsals
- 12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch and Recess
- 1:15 – 2:15pm – Music Composition Class
- 2:30– 3:30pm – Philly Young Playwrights Workshop
- 3:45- 5:00 – Community Engagement Project
- 5:00 – 5:15pm – Dismissal
Sample Classes
These are a sample of classes offered in past summers for each division:
Developing
- Choir
- Exploratory Music Class
- Instrumental Group Lessons
- Wind Ensemble
- String Ensemble
Advanced
- Composition
- Music Theory
- Chamber Ensembles (small groups)
- Community Engagement
- Junior Teaching Artists Program
Session Dates
Developing Division (PCO, CO1, & CO2)
Session 1 – June 20-July 7 (no POP on July 4)
Session 2 – July 10- July 28
Advanced Division (Chamber)
Session 1 – June 20- 30
Session 2 – July 3 – 14 (no POP on July 4)
Session 3 – July 17-28
Location & Meals
Location
Our camp will be held at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music & Dance: 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122.
Meals
- Students must bring a labeled water bottle – there are plenty of refilling stations on campus.
- Breakfast, lunch, and a light snack will be provided to campers.
- Campers may bring their own meals, however we cannot refrigerate or reheat food items.
- All food brought into camp facilities must be peanut-free.
Instrument Offerings
Strings
- violin
- viola
- cello
- double bass
Woodwinds
- flute
- oboe
- bassoon
- clarinet
Brass
- trumpet
- horn
- trombone
- baritone/euphonium
- tuba
Percussion
- xylophone
- marimba
- timpani
- snare drum
- bass drum
We have instruments available for student use for the summer. Please see the Summer Handbook for more information about our instrument loan policy.
COVID Vaccines and Precautions
POP’s COVID-19 protocols are aligned with guidelines from the CDC, the Philadelphia Department of Health, and Temple University. We will update these policies as new information emerges.
- While students are not required to be vaccinated, POP staff members are encouraged to be fully vaccinated.
- Masking is optional in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
- All individuals who are sick are expected to stay home. POP reserves the right to refuse entrance to program or to send a student home for a medical issue.
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 Summer Coordinator, Ian Taylor: popsummer@playonphilly.org
Enrollment and Documents
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