Symphony Orchestra
- Full orchestra for advanced high school students
- Performs major symphonic works
- Side-by-Side concert with Philharmonic Orchestra on Rush Hour concert
- Conductor: Alexey Shabalin
- Rehearses Saturdays, 9:30 am–12:00 noon
Repertory Orchestra
- Full orchestra for advanced middle & high school students
- Perform some original works for orchestra
- Conductor: Vincent Mattera
- Rehearses Saturdays, 9:30 am–12:00 noon
String Orchestra
- String players in middle & high school
- Performs original string repertoire
- Conductor: Irina Naryshkova
- Rehearses Saturdays, 9:30 am–12:00 noon
Intermediate String Ensemble
- String players in elementary & middle school
- Performs Baroque & Classical works for small string orchestra
- Conductor: Gabrielle Toscano
- Rehearses Saturdays, 10:45 am–12:00 noon
String Ensemble
- Beginner students who have studied for one-two years
- Fundamental ensemble playing
- Conductor: Gabrielle Toscano
- Rehearses Saturdays, 9:30 am–10:30 am
Dr. David Neves, Music Director
Founded in 2002, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Wind Ensembles were created to give advanced woodwind, brass and percussion students from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut an outstanding opportunity to rehearse and perform high quality wind ensemble repertoire. RIPYWE offers these students a challenging and rewarding musical experience.
Follow the link to view Audition Requirements and submit and audition form for RIPYWE Symphonic Winds and Wind Ensemble.
For advanced woodwind, brass & percussion students
Symphonic Winds
- For advanced middle & high school students
- Conductor: Dr. David Neves
- Rehearses Wednesdays, 6:30 pm–9 pm
Wind Ensemble
- For intermediate to advanced middle & high school students
- Conductor: John Knasas
- Rehearses Wednesdays, 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Wendy Klein, Department Chair
The Jazz & Rock Department offers a complete program of training for students interested in jazz or rock performance. Each student is placed in an ensemble based on his or her skill level and interests. Ensembles are organized so that each student progresses from one level to the next. All jazz ensembles participate in two Department Recitals during the school year. New jazz & rock students audition for acceptance and placement. Returning jazz & rock students do not have to re-audition.
For audition guidelines or to submit an audition form click here.
Big Band
High School Students
- Encourages high school students to perform and appreciate jazz. They have performed at Bright Night, First Works Kids and the Philharmonic Ball.
Rock Band
Middle & High School Students
- Students develop technique, ensemble skills and solo performance ability while working on great rock standards. They are encouraged to bring their own compositions and arrangements to class.
- Coaches: Liam Sullivan, George Leonard
Small Jazz Combo
Middle & High School Students
- This group is for dedicated young musicians entering the world of jazz. Students will work on jazz repertoire with an emphasis on ensemble skills and improvisation.