Musicopia

🎶Inspiring & connecting children and youth through music and dance education🕺🏼💃🏼
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Musicopia's mission is to inspire, educate, and connect children, youth, and their extended communities through collaborative music and dance experiences. Founded by a string quartet in 1974, Musicopia is a leader in revitalizing school arts programs in the Greater Philadelphia area, providing equitable access to music and dance programming.

Through a teaching roster of over 100 professional ens

embles and solo musicians and dancers of the highest caliber, Musicopia’s programs represent music and dance styles and traditions from around the world including classical, jazz, Latin, African, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, opera, hip hop, rock/pop and others.

06/02/2026

Auditions for the Musicopia String Orchestras are open for Fall 2026! 🎻

📅 Early Acceptance Deadline: June 7, 2026
📅 Late Acceptance Deadline: August 31, 2026

Auditioning is easy! Just upload an unlisted YouTube video and submit it through our audition form.

MSO offers students the chance to grow as musicians through ensemble performances, sectional coaching, and a supportive musical community in Center City Philadelphia.

✨ Free tuition
✨ Instruments provided
✨ Free transportation from certain locations
✨ Only one year of playing experience required

➡️ Follow the link in bio to access the MSO Audition Submission Form and apply today!
musicopia.net/mso

05/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Wallingford Presbyterian Church for hosting Concerts for a Cause!

We’re so grateful to the performers, organizers, and the entire WPC community for their generosity and support of Musicopia’s mission. Your kindness and commitment to music education help us continue creating meaningful opportunities for young people throughout our communities.

05/27/2026

We want to give a huge thank you to Waverly Heights for hosting our annual concert featuring the Musicopia Strong Orchestra, the Musicopia Dance Academy, and an interactive Bucket Drumming workshop. It was such a joy to watch the audience join in on the drumming and fully embrace the energy of the performance. Thank you to everyone who came out in support of our students!

05/14/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the All City Drumlines Expo and made this event so special! We’re so grateful to all of the attendees for showing up, supporting our students, and celebrating the power of music with us.

A special thank you to event co-host The School District of Philadelphia for their partnership in creating such a meaningful musical experience for young people across the city.

05/04/2026

This month is filled with incredible performances across the city. From drumlines to strings to ballroom, our students are ready to take the stage and share what they’ve been working on. Mark your calendars to be part of theses celebrations of our students.

05/01/2026

Our All City Drumline Expo, co-hosted with The School District of Philadelphia, is bringing the beats, the talent, and the community together for a night you don’t want to miss.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Cherry Street Pier (121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd)

Come out and support these incredible students as they perform with powerful sound and unforgettable moments.

Learn more: https://www.dosagemagazine.com/musicopia-drumlines-expo-cherry-street-pier/

04/30/2026

As Musicopia continues to grow and evolve, we’re entering our next chapter in leadership.

Today, we thank Catherine Charlton, who concludes her tenure as President & CEO after guiding Musicopia through a period of growth and impact. We’re deeply grateful for her commitment to expanding access to music and dance education across our region.

Beginning May 1, Kate Lombardi will serve as Interim President & CEO. Part of the Musicopia community since 2008, Kate began as a teaching artist and has grown through several leadership roles across the organization. With her deep institutional knowledge and steady presence, Musicopia is in strong hands as we move forward.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4w0GgPZ

04/27/2026

What a day to remember!

Our students showed up and showed out at their performance at the Philadelphian Condos! Our drumline, orchestra, and dance all in one unforgettable concert.
We’re so proud of our students and so thankful for our community who showed up to support them.

04/23/2026

Check out performances from a few of the artists in our Lullaby program: Ami, Lia, Bethlehem, and Meghan this summer season!

04/22/2026

What if music didn’t require anything new?
Through our Recycled Sounds programs, students are building instruments from everyday materials, exploring creativity while learning to care for the world around them.

This Earth Day, Musicopia is celebrating the power of music and our planet.

Address

1700 Market Street, Ste 1005
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Website

https://www.musicopia.net/

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