Encore Series Inc

Located in Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Orchestra Association is an orchestra that offers performances, publications, recordings, international tours and broadcasts. The orchestra s has been serving since 1900 and its music directors include Fritz Scheel, Carl Pohlig, Leopold Stokowski, Eugene Ormandy, Riccardo Muti and Wolfgang Sawallisch. It offers downloads of recent and archival music through its online music store, www.thephiladelphiaorchestra.com. The Orchestra presents a subscription season, education and community partnership programs. Its also offers summer schedule that includes an outdoor series, neighborhood concerts, three-week residency and an annual weeklong residency. The orchestra performs at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and Academy of Music in Philadelphia, and Carnegie Hall and Saratoga Performing Arts Center at New York.

PFS has teamed up with partnering organizations around Philadelphia to launch the Philadelphia Music Co-op ( PMC ). The Co-op offers showcase, networking, promotion, gig booking, and distribution opportunities. PMC employs co-op values of shared ownership and a holistic approach to development to help artists help themselves. After 14 months of research and development, PFS and partners have tailored the Co-op to respond to artists' needs in Philadelphia and beyond! The Philadelphia music scene is vibrant and unique. Yet, after hearing from so many artists like you, we realized that there is not enough area support to help you develop your craft and build new audiences. Want to have first crack at PFS and partner programs, including the Philadelphia Folk Festival and concerts in area venues? Consider joining the Philadelphia Music Co-op today for support in these and many more areas. Become a Co-op member today for $100 and receive the following benefits: The Co-op will offer 3 showcase opportunities a year to for members to perform for Philadelphia's most influential booking agents, producers, promoters, radio personnel and engineers.