Project Orchestra Week of the Salzburg Children's & Youth Philharmonic Orchestra

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Orchestra Week September 2026: Best of Classical, Rock & Pop

The program is aimed at music-loving children and young people aged 7 to 19 who have been attending instrumental lessons for at least two years, practice almost daily and already have a good grasp of their instrument. Orchestral or ensemble experience is an advantage, but the focus is on having fun making music together and getting to know professional rehearsal work. Under the direction of Elisabeth Fuchs , the talented young musicians are supported by experienced professional musicians during the preliminary rehearsals in small groups as well as the large orchestra rehearsals and concerts.
The highlight of the week is a final concert in the Herrnau parish church and a concert in Weißenkirchen im Attergau.

Instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet
Contribution toward expenses: €195 per child for the entire week, including meals

Orchesterwoche 2026 · MO · 7.9.2026 bis FR · 11.9.2026 ·
MO bis DO jeweils 09:00 bis 17:00 Betreuung von 08:40 bis 17:15, inkl. Mittagessen, Snacks & Spielbetreuung im Haus der Philharmonie Salzburg, Nonntaler Hauptstr. 39c, Salzburg
Betreuung am FR 11.9. 09:00-12:30 (ohne Mittagessen) Pfarrkirche Herrnau,
Abholen der Kinder & Jugendlichen: 12:30 ·
16:00 Treffpunkt zum Stimmen und Einspielen für das Konzert Pfarrsaal Herrnau,
17:00-18:30 Pfarrkirche Herrnau

Registration form

DIRECTOR:INSIDE:

Violin: Emeline Pierre Larsen, Felicia Zeilner, Moises Iraja dos Santos, Maria Dengg
Cello/Double bass: Verena Breitfuß
Flute: Zerrin Gökce Yalcin
Clarinet: Anita Unterthiner
Other instruments: upon request (if more than 3 participants register for an instrument group, we will be happy to provide sheet music and instructors)
Singing and musical games: Elisabeth Schnitzhofer
Mental training: Sandra Znidar
Overall musical direction: Elisabeth Fuchs

SAMPLE DISPO

Daily schedule Monday to Thursday:
08:40-08:55 Arrival
9:00 - 9:15 FOR ALL: Welcome + meeting in the tutti rehearsal room (basement)
9:15 - 10:30 Rehearsals in small groups
10:30-10:45 PAUSE (cookies & fruit)
10:45-11:00 Mental training + physical exercises
11:00-12:00 Rehearsals in small groups
12:00-13:30 Lunch and free play time
13:30-14:30 Singing and ear training
14:30-15:00 PAUSE (cookies & fruit)
15:00-17:00 Full rehearsal with Elisabeth Fuchs
17:00-17:15 Parents pick up their children
Daily schedule Friday:
08:40-08:55 Arrival
09:00-12:30 Dress rehearsal in the church Herrnau
12:30-12:30 Parents pick up their children
16:00 Meeting point in the Herrnau parish hall for tuning
17:00-ca.18:30 Concert without break

Dress code (participants) for the concert: festive and colorful

REGISTRATION & FREE CONTRIBUTION for children & young people to take part in the ORCHESTRA WEEK in September online at www.philharmoniesalzburg.at/kinder-jugendphilharmonie/

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

Age:
7-19 years

Requirements:
You already have a good grasp of your instrument, practise almost daily, have had instrumental lessons for at least 2 years, have a good ear and sense of rhythm and can tune your instrument independently. Orchestra or ensemble experience is an advantage.

Registration deadline: July 10
Registration online only – see form below.
Limited number of participants.
No audition.
The sheet music will be available online from May 10. (The link to the sheet music is in the registration confirmation that will be sent to you by email)
Good preparation and PRACTICE of all pieces is required.
Spiral-bound sheet music will be handed out at the first rehearsal.
Absence from rehearsals is generally not possible.

Limited number of participants (80 participants). Registration procedure basically on a first come, first serve basis. However, all participants are expected to listen to the works/songs before the start of the project and to practise all pieces, as well as continuing to practise the works at home in parallel with the orchestra rehearsals. (The orchestra as a whole can only play very well if everyone is fully committed).

Contribution towards expenses: €195 and THANK YOU for your donation, as the contribution towards expenses only covers a very small part of the total costs. The invoice for the contribution towards expenses will be sent separately by email at the end of May.
If you are unable to participate in the project and cancel after August 1, we will charge a cancellation fee of €40.
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Tickets for the final concert of the orchestra week in September:
Best of Classical, Rock & Pop · FR · September 11, 2026 · 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Church Herrnau, Salzburg
Tickets can be booked in advance.
Ticket prices: 7 € and 15 €
Children under 6 years free on their parents' lap
Organizer - Tickets: Philharmonie Salzburg
Free choice of seats.

Program

Orchestra Week 2026 Program

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Registration form

  • Participant in the Orchestra Week 2026 project

    Data of the child
  • Age: 7-19 years

  • Parent/legal guardian

    Data of the legal guardian(s)
  • I have taken note of the privacy policy and I agree that my details and data will be collected and stored electronically to answer my request/participation. Furthermore, this data will be collected and used for the purpose of direct marketing by the Philharmonie Salzburg/Kinderfestspiele. It will not be passed on to other recipients. You can revoke your consent for the future at any time by e-mail or Tel: +43 650 5172030.
  • I agree to the publication of image and sound material taken of me during rehearsals and performances. I agree that all rights for the use, utilization and publication of these recordings are transferred to the Philharmonie Salzburg. The Philharmonie Salzburg may use the image and sound material for illustration and advertising purposes. I also agree to publication in social media.
  • By agreeing to this project, I undertake to comply with the General Terms and Conditions (see www.philharmoniesalzburg.at).
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