Because every child deserves to love exceptional music.
The Carolina Philharmonic’s education programs have reached more than 25,000 children. Through classroom preparation and live orchestral experiences, young people discover the joy of making music together.
Our work connects the concert hall with the classroom and brings musicians, teachers, patrons and families together around a shared belief: exceptional music belongs in every child’s life.
Discover our education programs
Encore! Kids — grades K–2
Our 2026–27 program is Carnival of the Animals.
Link Up — grades 3–5
Presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall. Our 2026–27 program is The Orchestra Sings.
Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
A place for young musicians to grow through playing together.
Be part of the story
We are grateful to the patrons, educators and community partners who make this work possible. To ask about volunteering or supporting our education programs, contact boxoffice@carolinaphil.org or call 910-687-0287.
Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, pictured at an earlier Gala for Music Education.