The Instrumental Music program at CAPA gives a musical outlet for the best high school musicians from across the city of Philadelphia. We offer full orchestra, string orchestra, concert band and jazz ensemble. Our students participate in programs and ensembles such as the All City High School Festival, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, Play on Philly, the Musicopia String Orchestra, among many others. Additionally, through performances, residencies, and workshops, the CAPA instrumental students collaborate with many important musical institutions and organizations, including the Curtis Institute of Music, Network for New Music, the Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, among many others.
The CAPA instrumental students get to make music at the highest level on a daily basis, guided by teachers who are active in the professional world of music outside of school. The CAPA program creates the opportunity for students to grow as musicians. Many of our students learn to play multiple instruments over the course of their time here. We invite young Philadelphia musicians to come and be a part of a vibrant music-making community.
