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VIDEO: Watch Highlights from Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theatre's 2023 Season

Watch highlights from Axelrod Contemporary Ballet's Architects of Dance and the Polar Express here!

Fall Registration Now Open For Axelrod Performing Arts Academy

Fall registration is now open for the Axelrod Performing Arts Academy. Classes run September 13, 2023 to June 19, 2024. All classes are held at the academy's studios at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel.  

Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Presents ARCHITECTS OF DANCE

Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT), the Jersey Shore's professional ballet company, will present a one-night-only special event, “Architects of Dance,” featuring the Company in choreography by some of the greatest modern dancers of our time who will also perform on the program, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., in the Atrium at Bell Works Studio in Holmdel, New Jersey.

PYO Music Institute Presents PRYSM STRINGS 16th ANNUAL FESTIVAL CONCERT, May 13

​​​​​​​Bachrach PhotographyPHILADELPHIA, PA (May 2, 2023) — Prysm Strings, the beginner-intermediate string music education program of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI), will perform in Church of the Redeemer (200 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr, PA) on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. 

 Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Presents ARCHITECTS OF DANCE in May

 Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT), the Jersey Shore's professional ballet company, will present a one-night-only special event, “Architects of Dance,” featuring the Company in choreography by some of the greatest modern dancers of our time who will also perform on the program, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., in the Atrium at Bell Works Studio in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Axelrod PAC Presents ARCHITECTS OF DANCE On April 1

Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) will present ARCHITECTS OF DANCE, a one-night-only concert featuring four world premieres on April 1 at 8:00 p.m. at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center.

Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Presents Five World Premieres Over Two Days in April

Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT) presents five world premieres with two diverse and dynamic programs, WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY? and ARCHITECTS OF DANCE on April 1-2, at Axelrod Performing Arts Center.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Presents PRYSM Strings Debut Performance, February 4

Prysm Strings, the beginner-intermediate string music education program of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI), will perform in their new home—Church of the Redeemer (200 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr, PA)—for the first time on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 3 p.m.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Announces Expansion of Prysm Strings to Include Prysm Prep

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institut has announced the expansion of Prysm Strings to include Prysm Prep, designed to specifically teach beginning string students the fundamentals of music reading and ensemble playing.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Announces 'The Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band'

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) is committed to increasing access to excellent music education and performance opportunities for students. As a part of the organization's commitment to growth, President and Music Director Louis Scaglione has announced the introduction of a new program division, The Philadelphia Youth Symphonic Band (PYSB).

PYO Music Institute Receives Grant From National Endowment For The Arts

Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of PYO Music Institute (PYOMI), has announced that they have received the 2022 Grant for Arts Projects Award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support Tune Up Philly --  (Orchestral Pathways Program (TUP).

PYO Music Institute Presents Young Musicians Debut Orchestra At Temple Performing Arts Center

Taking the stage for their 6th Annual Festival Concert, the Young Musicians Debut Orchestra (YMDO) will perform at The Temple Performing Arts Center, located at 1837 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia, on Saturday May 21, 2022 at 4 p.m.

PYO Music Institute to Present Tune Up Philly Concert at Temple Performing Arts Center

Tune Up Philly (TUP), the community engagement program of PYO Music Institute (PYOMI), is bringing nine youth ensembles together to play a concert together.  The performance will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 1 p.m. at The Temple Performing Arts Center, located at 1837 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Prysm Strings & Prysm Strings Young Artists Perform At Haverford School

The string ensembles of PYO Music Institute (PYOMI) – Prysm Strings and Prysm Strings Young Artists -- will perform on Saturday, May 14th at 3 p.m. in Centennial Hall of the Haverford School at 750 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Announces Spring Concert at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, April 24

It is always a thrill to perform in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Cultural Campus, especially for the student musicians in Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, the most advanced ensemble of PYO Music Institute. They return to the hall on April 24, at 7 p.m. The ensemble, conducted by Maestro Louis Scaglione, has earned nationwide acclaim for their development of young musicians.

PYO Music Institute Announces In-Person Auditions For 2022-2023 Season

The PYO Music Institute, one of the oldest and most respected orchestra programs in the nation, is announcing their schedule for in-person auditions.  Music students, age 6 to 21, are invited to participate in one of PYOMI's six, large ensemble programs.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Presents 2022 Showcase With WRTI's Kevin Gordon, February 27

The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) presents their annual Showcase performance of all seven program ensemble divisions. The performance is hosted by Kevin Gordon of WRTI 90.1 and takes place on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Broad and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia, PA.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute to Present String Ensemble Concert in February

Prysm Strings and Prysm Young Artists Orchestra, a string ensemble program for beginning and intermediate students in and around the Main Line, will perform on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Centennial Hall of the Haverford School at 750 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA.

Merce Cunningham Trust Announces Morgan Amirah Burns And Alex Larson As Recipients Of Inaugural Barbara Ensley Award

The Merce Cunningham Trust today announces Morgan Amirah Burns and Alex Larson as the recipients of the Barbara Ensley Award, inaugurated this year with the aim of expanding opportunities for BIPOC dance artists to engage with and benefit from the legacy of Merce Cunningham, and to provide the resources and stability to explore and participate in the broader New York City dance community.

PYO Music Institute Resumes In-Person Auditions In September

Being a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute is transformative for hundreds of students. After months of virtual-only auditions due to COVID 19 restrictions, PYO Music Institute will return to in-person auditions in September for all ensembles.