The Phil is an all volunteer orchestra.
If you are interested in joining the Phil, please use our “Contact Us” form or FaceBook Messenger, or contact our recruiter at recruiter@floridaphilharmonia.org
Current Openings
- 1st and 2nd Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Double Bass
- Percussion
- Substitutes in all wind and brass instruments
Skill Assessment
All initial skill assessments are held by video. Each musician submits a video recording which shows their face and instrument. Skill assessment requirements and submission instructions will be sent to interested musicians.
Skill Assessment Submission Dates for the 2026-2027 Season
- Date Past – for the Oct. 2026 Concert
- Oct. 9, 2026 – for the Dec. 2026 Concert
- Dec. 18, 2026 – for the Feb. 2027 Concert
- Feb. 22, 2027 – for the May 2027 Concert
Contact us for more information!
General Rehearsal and Concert Information
Concert season rehearsals begin in September of each year and are every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. A rehearsal break is taken during the winter holiday season.
The Phil plays four concerts per season, the first is in October and the last is in May. Musicians must meet rehearsal attendance requirements to participate in the concert.
Florida Philharmonia Orchestra, Inc. PO Box 2142 Lakeland, FL 33806
Florida Philharmonia Orchestra, Inc. is a federal 501(C)(3) charitable organization and is in compliance with the state of Florida laws governing collection and reporting of charitable donations, and is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs; registration #CH50152. Donations to this organization may be deductible to the extent allowed by state and federal laws.
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