Overview: The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic’s Appassionata Program is dedicated to nurturing young musicians, offering them opportunities for social interaction, personal development, and public performance.

Key Features:

• Connect with fellow high-achieving music enthusiasts.
• Participate in activities that bolster your artistic credentials.
• Gain performance experience, vital for auditions and evaluations.
•  Access to student recitals, masterclasses, and the chance to be a soloist for an Opus concert with the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to students aged 18 or below.
• Students, their parents, or teachers must reside in Ventura County, Westlake, Agoura, Calabasas, or Malibu.
• To solo in an Opus concert, students MUST be enrolled in the Appassionata Program.

Appassionata program fees: 

• Pianists and Strings: $100.00
• Other Instruments and Voice: $50.00

Financial Support:

Partial scholarships are available through the Edward Francis Scholarship Fund and Hennings-Fischer Foundation.

Exclusive Benefits for Appassionata Students:

• Receive 2 admission vouchers per Opus concert.
• Opportunities to perform at recitals and attend masterclasses.
• Volunteer at retirement homes to earn community service hours.
• Students can compete to play as soloist in an Opus Concert with the professional Orchestra. For details go to the Performance page of this site: HERE

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For Further Information:

Thousand Oaks Philharmonic

PO Box 4195, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359