Eastern Music Festival And School

The Eastern Music Festival and School is one of the foremost training programs for aspiring young orchestral and piano students between the ages of 14 and 22, presented within the nationally known summer music festival. Five weeks each summer, young artists and music fans alike come from all over the world to Greensboro, North Carolina to hear the best in classical music.

In addition to the five-week summer program and daily classical performances, EMF also includes:

EMFkids
A week-long introductory music camp for kids ages 4-8

EMFexplorers
Designed for kids aged 9-11; a fun, hands-on music experience

EMFfringe
A separate concert series where classical and Americana combine; featuring a wide variety of artists including Mark O’Connor, the Waybacks, and Seth Walker

EMFjazz&blues
Our monthly partnership with a local bistro featuring the best in local jazz and blues music

EMF accepts up to 8 percussionists (ages 14-22) for its 5-week summer orchestra training program. EMF also has an internship for percussionists ages 23 or older. More details are available on their website, www.EasternMusicFestival.org.