To further our mission to enrich, educate and entertain, the orchestra offers numerous life-changing educational activities each year to thousands of students and children from across the region.
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Junior Phil Orchestra
Erie’s premiere youth orchestra, with programs for students of all ages and abilities, is entering its historic 75th season!
Junior Phil Chorus
The Erie Junior Philharmonic Chorus is excited to offer two ensembles, designed for students of all ages.
Youth Concerts
Presented to 8,000 students each year, this free concert is sometimes the first experience students have with live, classical music.
Virtual Orchestra
This award-winning virtual experience let’s the user view an Erie Phil concert from the best seats in the house…the stage!
Piano Donation Program
What better way to share the gift of music than with gift of…well, music! Click to learn about one of most impactful initiatives.
Master Classes
An unparalleled learning experience where local music students get to work with and perform for Grammy-winning guest artists.
School Visits
Our world-renowned guest soloists normally work with local schools before they step a foot on the Warner Theatre stage!
Long-Term Residency
A nationally-recognized, 60-day immersive educational program presented annually to a preschool from the City of Erie.
Grow Up Great
Funded by PNC, this preschool program introduces students to music with brain-based learning activities designed to grow the mind and body.
Instrumental Petting Zoos
Yep…just what it sounds like. Anyone in attendance has the chance to play a violin, tuba, timpani or cello.
Community Performances
Along with Warner Theatre concerts, we perform for thousands of people from across the region in parks, schools and more each year.