Be the first to hear a preview of our new music education program, Celebrate America!, that we will present in schools across the region in person and virtually. Our music education program ties into STEM/STEAM education by creating connections between science and arts in the classroom.

American music is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse threads of Native American, European, and African musical traditions.  From early colonial folk music and religious hymns to the rise of jazz, blues, and rock and roll, American music has influenced music globally. 

The Pennsylvania Philharmonic will perform excerpts from iconic music such as Copland’s Hoedown, Joplin’s The Entertainer, selections from The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess, music by Duke Ellington, Bernstein’s Overture from West Side Story and more!

Reach for the Stars music education program

We hope you enjoy our newest music education program, Reach for the Stars, a musical journey through space. Since the 1960s, space exploration has been an important part of our history and has led to a fascination about what may be possible on other planets. When you have the courage to reach for the stars, and the perseverance to do the work necessary to achieve your goals, amazing things can happen.

We can take inspiration from those accomplishments as we face new challenges and opportunities, both today and into the future. The Pennsylvania Philharmonic is glad that generations of young people are eager to dream big in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Always set your goals high and you can achieve anything.