Philadelphia International Music Camp & Festival

Philadelphia International Music Camp & Festival offers Symphony Orchestra, Solo Performance Preparation, Piano Studies, Chamber Music Intensive, College Audition Preparation, Winter Solo Performance Intensive, Viola Intensive Program, and PIMF - Italy. The Symphony Orchestra has three divisions: Senior for ages 14-19, Young Artists for ages 11-13, and Junior for ages 8-10. Solo Performance Preparation includes three lessons each week, a daily solo performance class, daily 30-minute workouts, required daily private practice, master classes, faculty recitals, and a daily chamber music program.

Programs

• Symphony Orchestra — 8-19; three divisions: Senior 14-19, Young Artists 11-13, Junior 8-10 · June and July; 7 or 14 days
• Solo Performance Preparation — 13-19 · June and July; 7 or 14 days · Includes three lessons weekly, daily solo performance class, daily 30-minute workouts, required daily private practice, master classes, faculty recitals, and daily chamber music program.
• Piano Studies — 13-19 · June and July; 7 or 14 days
• Chamber Music Intensive — 13-19 · July only; 14 days · Includes daily orchestra rehearsals, daily chamber music rehearsals, community engagement seminars, off-campus performances, weekly lessons, master classes, and a festival-ending Grand Finale.
• College Audition Preparation — 13-19 · July only; 14 days · Includes daily audition preparation seminars, daily orchestra rehearsals, weekly lessons, master classes, optional daily chamber music program, and mock auditions.
• Winter Solo Performance Intensive — 13-19 · December 28, 2026 - January 2, 2027; 6 days
• Viola Intensive Program — 11-19 · July only; 14 days
• PIMF - Italy — 14-19 · August 3 - August 13, 2026; 11 days · For violinists and cellists. Includes performance and touring in Cremona, private lessons, daily workouts, solo performance classes, required daily private practice, and a week-ending Grand Finale.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Current session: June Session (Senior Program and Young Artists' Program) (Jun 19–Jul 2, 2027); July Session (All Age Divisions) (Jul 17–Jul 23, 2027)
• General schedule: Summer music program offering up to four weeks immersed in music education and performance training. Programs are offered live and in-person at Valley Forge Military Academy and College for the upcoming 2025 season.

About the provider

The program is directed by Kimberly Fisher, Principal Second Violin of The Philadelphia Orchestra. The facts also list Marc Rovetti, Dara Morales, Kerri Ryan, Hai-Ye Ni, Tobias Vigneau, Martha Conwell Long, Elizabeth Masoudnia, Socrates Villegas, Jeffrey Lang, Matthew Vaughn, and Angela Zator-Nelson as additional named faculty and leadership. The program says that for 25 years, young musicians have attended PIMF, and it includes Philadelphia's Mann Music Center for a Philadelphia Orchestra outdoor concert, along with community engagement seminars and off-campus performances for the Chamber Music Intensive.

What families say

“I have been to PIMF for two years now and it’s an incredible place to be. I’m always so inspired even months after I’ve attended and I continue to enjoy uncovering the new things that I can learn there. Can’t wait for next year!” — Megan F., 2018

“Awesome - my daughter’s playing improved with the high level of music instruction. She also met quite a few kid musicians from all over the world that she’s been keeping contact with. I really loved the focus on practicing. She will be returning next year!” — James M., 2018

“Our son loves PIMF and improves his level of play and repertoire for percussion. He loves the experience and time with friends in the dorms. He is going into his fourth summer in 2019. Thank you PIMF!” — Jeff D., 2018

Last updated October 26, 2026.