SALZBURG CHILDREN'S & YOUTH PHILHARMONIC
(since 2022)

Photo © Erika Mayer

Do you love your instrument, enjoy making music with friends, and have always wanted to play in a great orchestra? Then the Salzburg Children’s and Youth Philharmonic is the perfect fit for you! Don’t miss this opportunity—become part of an extraordinary musical
community!

We are looking for music-loving children and teens ages 7 to 19 who would like to participate in 2 to 3 concert projects per year. Rehearsals take place in blocks. Two weeks before each concert date, there is a more intensive rehearsal period. Under the direction of conductor Elisabeth Fuchs and guided by an experienced team of instructors, participants gain musical experience and form new friendships. The focus is on having fun and enjoying making music together, as well as learning about professional rehearsal practices.

Instruments:
Violin, viola, cello, and double bass; flute, clarinet

General Information About the Salzburg Children's & Youth Philharmonic

Founded in 2022, the Children’s & Youth Philharmonic is aimed at music-loving children and teenagers ages 7 to 19 who want to gain their first experience playing in an orchestra and are already taking instrumental lessons. The focus is on the joy of making music together and becoming familiar with regular, professional rehearsal practices. The program is diverse: a colorful mix of classical, rock, and pop. Professionally trained musicians with teaching expertise support the young talents during preliminary rehearsals in smaller groups as well as during orchestra rehearsals and concerts under the direction of Elisabeth Fuchs . The Children’s & Youth Philharmonic currently receives no public funding and is financed exclusively through donations, sponsors, ticket sales, and participation fees from performers.

Each concert season (September–June)
features three orchestra projects: