Phil.Ac is the Catania Philharmonic Orchestra's Sicilian orchestral training academy: an ongoing path that takes young musicians from studying their instrument to playing in an orchestra and on stage, taught by the musicians of the CPO.
Activities start in January 2027, at the YMCA University on the Playa di Catania, in partnership with Hotel Le Dune, a short walk from the venue.
The programme includes:
- the Orchestral Academy, with sectional and full orchestra rehearsals
- the MasterOrchestra, for advanced musicians
- early music education, for the youngest
- concerts and productions with the Catania Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
A university venue on the Playa di Catania, easy to reach, and a partner a short walk away, on the seafront.
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Courses start
Lessons and rehearsals start in January 2027, on a weekly schedule.
YMCA University · Playa di Catania
The venue of the activities, on the Playa di Catania.
Hotel Le Dune
Project partner, a short walk from the YMCA University, on the Playa seafront.
The phil.ac portal, with its dedicated app, is the academy's digital space for teachers, students and parents: each signs in with their own credentials to the calendar, study materials and messages.
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Calendar
Lessons, sectionals, orchestra rehearsals and concerts, always up to date.
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Study materials
Parts, scores and teachers' notes, ready to download.
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Messages
Notices from the office and the teachers to students and parents, in real time.
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Teachers' area
Lesson register, groups and attendance in one place.
The phil.ac app is dedicated to teachers, students and parents: lesson calendar, study materials and notices always at hand, wherever you are.
- Lesson calendar
- Study materials
- Notices for families
- Teachers' area
Fill in the form to apply for the courses starting in January 2027. The office will get back to you for an introductory meeting and to confirm your place.
Places are limited: requests are handled in order of arrival.