Ensemble Auditions
Jazz Ensembles
Wynnefield Branch
- Helen K. Schwartz Advanced Study Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, September 10, 6 – 9 p.m. - Wheeler Pre-Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Tuesday, September 10, 6 – 9 p.m.
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All Other Branches
Chamber Music Program
Auditions at all branches are held by appointment.
String Ensembles
Mary Louise Curtis Branch
- Junior String Orchestra
Saturday, September 14, 9 – 10 a.m. - Intermediate String Orchestra
Saturday, September 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Germantown Branch
- Junior String Orchestra
Tuesday, September 10, 6 – 8 p.m. - Intermediate String Orchestra
Tuesday, September 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
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Kardon-Northeast Branch
Auditions by appointment only.
Settlement Choir
Mary Louise Curtis Branch
- Gleeksman-Kohn Children’s Choir
Friday, September 13, 4 – 7 p.m.
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Germantown Branch
- Gleeksman-Kohn Children’s Choir
Wednesday, September 11, 4 – 7 p.m. - High School Choir
Monday, September 9, 5:30 p.m.
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Willow Grove Branch
- Gleeksman-Kohn Children’s Choir
Monday, September 9, 4 – 7 p.m.
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Wynnefield Branch
- Gleeksman-Kohn Children’s Choir
Tuesday, September 10, 4 – 7 p.m.
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Camden Branch
- Gleeksman-Kohn Children’s Choir
Auditions by appointment only.
Advanced Study Ensemble
Auditions are held in the spring and fall for openings as they occur.
Advanced Study Openings 2019-2020 Season (Strings)
Current openings exist for the following instruments:
5 violins, 2 violas, & 2 cellos
Audition Requirements:
Applicants should prepare two, contrasting movements from one or more concertos or solo works and a scale of their choice. The audition will also include sight-reading. No accompanist is necessary.
For an audition appointment, please send your application to Kris Rudzinski via email or mail to Settlement Music School, PO Box 63966, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966.
Advanced Study Openings 2019-2020 Season (Winds)
Current openings exist for the following instruments:
Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, & French horn
Auditions will be held by appointment on Thursday, September 19 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. at our Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Learn more about our Advanced Study Woodwind Scholarships. For an audition appointment, please send your application to Kris Rudzinski via email or mail to Settlement Music School, PO Box 63966, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966.
Tuition & Fees
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Financial Aid
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