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Programs for Schools and Teachers

Jazz For Freedom

FREE | Instrumental Music, Cultural Expression

Exploration of Social Change through the history and traditions of Jazz for students grades 4-6

Musical Theater Program: Set The Stage

FREE | Theater and Dance

An introduction to musical theater for students grades 5-7

PHILADANCO! Days

FREE | Theater and Dance

An introduction to dance for students grades 2-6 (Fall) and grades 7-10 (Spring)

Programs for Youth (K-12)

School Ensemble Program

FREE | Instrumental Music, Cultural Expression

Instrumental, ensemble-based instruction for elementary and middle school students at KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School

Summer Camps

Summer Arts Sessions

FREE | Instrumental Music, Theater, and Dance

Performing arts summer camp for Middle and High School Students

Programs for Families and Community

Family Discovery Series

Instrumental Music, Theater, and Dance

Kid-friendly favorites and re-envisioned family classics, curated to appeal to the littlest growing arts lovers

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THANK YOU to our sponsors. Education programs at Ensemble Arts Philly are generously sponsored by:

Anonymous (2)

The Aramark Charitable Fund

The Bancorp

David and Jennifer Cardy

Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation

Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

Cigna

Comcast NBCUniversal

Connelly Foundation

Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation

The Doran Family Foundation

Elliott-Lewis Corporation

Fulton Bank

The GIANT Company

Graham Partners

Rosemarie Greco and Anne Morrissey

Haverstick-Borthwick Company

Patricia and David Holveck

Independence Blue Cross

The Lenfest Foundation

Brook J. Lenfest Foundation

Jeffrey Leonard

Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust

Lincoln Financial Foundation

M&T Bank

Susan Martinelli Shea

Merck Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nerney

Ollin, LLC

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency

Philadelphia Insurance Companies

Presser Foundation

Judy and Rick Rodes

Selma Savitz

Irene and Fred Shabel

Salem Shuchman and Barbara Klock Family Foundation

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Laurie Wagman

Wells Fargo

William M. King Charitable Foundation

The WSFS Community Foundation

ENDOWMENT

The Sidney Kimmel Foundation

PNC Foundation

Sunoco Foundation

Wachovia Wells Fargo

Comcast Foundation

McLean Contributionship

Lincoln Financial Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Savitz

Citizens Bank Foundation

Dr. Richard M. Klein

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Merck Arts Education Center

The Merck Arts Education Center (MAEC) provides arts education through a variety of learning styles and innovative technologies. Serving as a flexible arts resource for the Philadelphia community, MAEC promotes appreciation of the performing arts through diverse programming for children and adults.

Housed at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, MAEC fosters collaborations with its Resident Companies and cultural communities and acts as a bridge to developing future audiences and performers. Support for the Merck Arts Education Center is generously provided by Merck.

Ensemble Arts Philly Resident Companies

Resident Companies also provide educational and performance programs available for young children, students, and adults. Click here to learn more!

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