Orchestra Program
The EMF Young Artists Orchestra Program engages individuals ages 14 to 23, showcasing two highly talented orchestras with participants from around the world. Rehearsing rigorously six times weekly, they prepare full-length ticketed concert programs throughout the summer. These professional performances include demanding repertoire, to challenge each young artist’s boundaries. An added unique element is the weekly seat rotation, enabling young artists to explore various orchestral roles, fostering unparalleled artistic growth.
2025 Young Artists Orchestra Repertoire Highlights
- BERNSTEIN • On the Waterfront: Symphonic Suite from the Film
- DVOŘÁK • Symphony No. 8 in G major, op.88
- MAHLER • Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor
- R. STRAUSS • Eine Alpensinfonie (Alpine Symphony), TrV 233, op.64
- TCHAIKOVSKY • Symphony No. 4 in F minor, op.36
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String Leadership Program
The String Leadership Program offers a dynamic learning opportunity for string musicians ages 18-23 aspiring to excel as section leaders or concertmasters. This competitive program includes five weekly sessions covering career development, leadership and practical instrumental and musical skills. Participants engage in discussions with peers and faculty, alongside guest speakers under the guidance of EMF faculty.
The program is limited to 16 orchestra program participants: (6 violin, 4 viola, 4 cello, and 2 double bass). Each receives generous scholarship support reflecting their artistry, musicianship, and leadership in their respective communities. Participation does not guarantee a leadership position in a young artists orchestra.
Program Information By Instrument
Contact Admissions
Melissa M. Edwards, DMA
Director of Education
Phone: 336-333-7450, x227
Fax: 336-333-7454
Course offerings, faculty, visiting artists, fees, and other information are subject to change without notice. Eastern Music Festival is actively committed to a diverse student body and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, or physical disability in the administration of its educational policies and programs.