Ensembles

We prioritize collective music-making and invite students to join youth orchestras, chamber ensembles, and master classes with world-class musicians.

Interested in auditioning for our ensembles? Apply here.

If you have any questions, please email us at programs@harmonyprogram.org.

Manhattan (Upper East Side)

CONCERT ORCHESTRA

Manhattan (Upper West Side)
1 year of instrument experience required

This beginner youth orchestra is open to all New York City instrumentalists in grades 3-12. Students meet weekly to explore diverse repertoire in studio classes and ensemble rehearsals.

Bronx (Longwood)

CREATIVE ENSEMBLE

Bronx (Longwood)
1 year of instrument experience required

This beginner youth orchestra is open to all New York City instrumentalists in grades 3-12. Students meet weekly to explore jazz and creative musicianship through studio classes and ensemble rehearsals.

Manhattan (Upper East Side)

Young Artist Program

Manhattan (Upper West Side)
3+ years of instrument experience preferred

This selective and comprehensive ensemble program provides New York City musicians in grades 6-12 with studio classes, ensemble rehearsals, and private lessons each week. Students also receive audition and tuition assistance to support their ongoing advancement.

Reading Level

All Stars Young Artist Program students should be working on NYSSMA level III–IV repertoire and must be able to play in 6/8, 4/4, 2/4, and 3/4 time and rhythmic patterns including 16th notes, rests, and dotted rhythms. Students should be familiar with mixed meter, compound time, and triplets, and be able to count using beat and sub-divisions.

Strings

Students must demonstrate basic bowing technique, including comfort with detache and slurs, consistent and appropriate bow distribution, and a basic understanding of vibrato.

  • Violin and Viola: Students should be able to play through third position with good shifting habits and accurate intonation.
  • Cello: Students should be able to play through fourth position with good shifting habits and accurate intonation.
  • Bass: Students should have the ability to cross strings in fourth position with good shifting habits and accurate intonation.

Rehearsal locations vary

CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES

Rehearsal locations vary
Participants selected from current Harmony Program students

This selective chamber music program provides New York City musicians in grades 6-12 with weekly training in small groups and year-round performance opportunities.