Celebrating 50 years of
Joy. Pride. Music.
Who We AreThe Young People’s Philharmonic of the Lehigh Valley provides a supportive environment for young musicians to develop quality musicianship through studying and performing the best orchestral music.
Rehearsal Address:
Christ Lutheran Church
1245 Hamilton Street • Allentown, PA • 18102
We rehearse weekly on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm.
Parking is across the street in the church’s lot.
Entry through the side red door on 13th Street.
Coming this Season
More event listings coming soon.
This page displays public concerts. Rehearsal schedules and other details are provided via our weekly email newsletters. Contact Amy Flyte at admin@ypplv.org to be added to the weekly newsletter list.
Programs
Young People’s Philharmonic
The Young People’s Philharmonic is a full symphony orchestra, consisting of committed string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians from high schools across the Lehigh Valley and Western New Jersey.
Jordan R. Smith - Music Director & Conductor
Junior String Philharmonic
The Junior String Philharmonic consists of string players in grades 5 through 9. They perform a wide range of works by composers from past centuries to the present day.
Rachel Galassi - Music Director & Conductor
Presto Strings
NOW ACCEPTING FOR 2026-27
Introducing Presto Strings, serving the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region with a first-rate, nurturing, and supportive musical experience for even younger string players within the YPP family of ensembles, making YPP a one-stop-shop for musical families! Serving string students grades 3-7
Cody Brown - Conductor
News
All critical updates for musicians and families are provided via our weekly email newsletters. Registered musicians and families can contact Amy Flyte at admin@ypplv.org to be added to the weekly newsletter list.
Thank you to our sponsors
As well as the Hoch Foundation, the Trexler Foundation, and our many private donors.
Jordan R. Smith | Music & Artistic Director
P.O. Box 1614
Bethlehem, PA 18016-1614
Phone
(610) 868-9888General ManagerOffice ManagerConnect
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