The LPO Academy is an in-school music mentorship program. This program provides New Orleans youth the opportunity to intensively study instrumental music in one-on-one and small group settings with a Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Music Mentor. We partner with existing music ensemble programs in the Greater New Orleans area to offer this service to students as part of their regular school day.

In addition to in-school weekly instruction, students participate in collaborative performances with students from other LPO Academy sites in local festivals and/or LPO concerts. LPO Academy students and their families also receive special opportunities to attend concerts, masterclasses, and events with guest artists.

LPO Academy is made possible through the generosity of the Gia Maione Prima Foundation.

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