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Student Matinees

Free Student Matinees

Grades K - 12

Our Student Matinees offer students and teachers unique opportunities to attend professional and student performances on the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus. Join us for an exciting day bringing students from across the city together for free matinees.

Schools in need may be eligible for free bus transportation.

Register now!

RESIDENT COMPANIES:

PHILADANCO DAYS:

PHILADANCO performances are offered free for school groups on PHILADANCO Days. The Fall matinee is appropriate for grades 2nd-6th. The Spring matinee is reserved for 7th-12th grade students.

TBD: 2021-22

Pennsylvania Ballet

Dress Rehearsal Matinee Series at the Academy of Music:

Visit: http://paballet.org/community-engagement/school-programs/student-matinees-curriculum-series/

Opera Philadelphia

Student Dress Rehearsals at the Academy of Music:

Visit: www.operaphila.org/in-schools/dress-rehearsal-registration/

The Philadelphia Orchestra

School Concerts in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center:

Visit: http://www.philorch.org/school-concerts/

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As a nonprofit performing arts organization that relies heavily on ticket sales for support, the Kimmel Cultural Campus has been significantly impacted by the pandemic.

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For further information or assistance, please email us at Education@kimmelcenter.org or
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Free educational programming at the Kimmel Center positively impacts children who are looking for a way to unleash their creativity, follow their dreams, and experience something new. As a non-profit organization, the Kimmel Center stretches every dollar to provide access to the arts for students and underserved communities.

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Merck Arts Education Center

The Merck Arts Education Center (MAEC) provides arts education through a variety of learning styles and innovative technologies. Serving as a flexible arts resource for the Philadelphia community, MAEC promotes appreciation of the performing arts through diverse programming for children and adults.

Housed at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, MAEC fosters collaborations with its Resident Companies and cultural communities and acts as a bridge to developing future audiences and performers. Support for the Merck Arts Education Center is generously provided by Merck.

Kimmel Center Resident Companies

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Academy of Music are pleased to present a list of the Resident Companies' educational and performance programs available for young children, students, and adults. Click here to learn more!