ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

At EFM we have three orchestras, two Young Artists orchestras, and one Festival Orchestra.


Each of the Young Artists orchestras play weekly concerts conducted by Gerard Schwarz, José-Luis Novo and Grant Cooper. Each Young Artist orchestra performs high-level concerts, assuring each of our gifted young artists have ample opportunities to excel and perform throughout the summer. On occasion, and as needed, some young artists will also perform with the Festival Orchestra.

2026 ORCHESTRAL REPERTOIRE

  • GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
  • DVORAK 9TH Symphony
  • STRAUSS Alpine Symphony
  • DEBUSSY Two Nocturnes
  • MAHLER 5th Symphony
  • TCHAIKOVSKY 4th Symphony
  • COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Hiawatha Overture
  • PROKOFIEV 5TH Symphony
  • DVORAK Cello Concerto
  • LIZST Les Preludes
  • MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition
  • DVORAK 8TH Symphony
  • ELGAR Enigma Variations
  • HANSON 2ND Symphony
  • BERNSTEIN On the Waterfront


Program information by instrument

Explore requirements and repertoire by instrument

FESTIVAL DETAILS

Dates
June 27 - August 1


Location
Guilford College, Greensboro, NC


Eligibility
Ages 14-24


Application Deadline
Submit by February 20


Programs Offered
Orchestra
Chamber music
Private study
Master classes
Seminars and workshops


TUITION

$6,475

Five-week program



Tuition - $2,995

Room & Board - $3,080

Fees (Health, Activity, Cleaning, ID Card, Key, & Security) - $400