ASTRAL ANNOUNCES 2019 NATIONAL AUDITIONS WINNERS
Astral | Thursday June 13, 2019Astral is pleased to announce the winners of its 2019 National Auditions. Selected from an initial pool of applicants from across the United States, and following a competitive audition and interview process, six exceptionally gifted rising-star artists have been invited to join Astral’s prestigious program. They are: Christopher Goodpasture, pianoAlexander Hersh, celloSaetbyeol Kim, pianoMitchell Kuhn, (read more…)
ASTRAL ANNOUNCES 2019 NATIONAL AUDITIONS PANELISTS
Astral | Tuesday May 21, 2019PHILADELPHIA, PA— Astral announces the panelists for its 2019 National Auditions in the voice, woodwinds & brass, piano, strings, and small chamber ensemble disciplines. The auditions will take place in Philadelphia on May 28, 29, 30, and 31. The independent panel, comprised of industry-leading musicians, managers, and presenters, will adjudicate the live auditions and recommend (read more…)
ASTRAL ANNOUNCES 2019/2020 SEASON
Astral | Monday April 15, 2019PHILADELPHIA, PA—Astral announces its 2019/2020 Astral In Concert season. The season features Astral’s signature Center City Concerts series, which presents programming of time-honored masterworks, rarely heard chamber music gems, and new works made possible by Astral’s Micro-Commissioning Program. The concluding concert of the season, titled Musical Roots, is an adventurous chamber music experience including improvisation and multimedia. (read more…)
ASTRAL SELECTS 2019 NATIONAL AUDITIONS PARTICIPANTS
Astral | Friday April 12, 2019PHILADELPHIA, PA—Astral congratulates the following artists who have been invited to compete in the Astral 2019 National Auditions. The live auditions will take place in Philadelphia on May 28, 29, 30, and 31. An independent panel of industry leading musicians, agents, and presenters will adjudicate the live auditions and recommend artists to be passed on (read more…)
2019 Astral National Auditions: Application Deadline March 6
Astral | Thursday January 24, 2019Philadelphia, PA–Through March 6, 2019, Astral Artists is accepting applications for its 2019 Astral National Auditions. An independent panel will screen applicants anonymously. Those who pass this preliminary round will be invited to Philadelphia in late May to audition live for an esteemed panel of leading musicians, conductors, agents, and industry leaders. The Astral National (read more…)
Astral to debut its 2018 National Auditions Winners
Astral | Monday September 24, 2018PHILADELPHIA, PA—On October 9, Astral will debut its four 2018 National Auditions winners at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Eric Huckins, horn; Antonina Styczeń, flute; Hannah Tarley, violin; and the Vera Quartet, string quartet. Selected from an initial pool of applicants from across the U.S., and following a competitive audition and interview process, (read more…)
Astral & WRTI Co-Present Their First Annual Block Party In Midtown Village
Astral | Thursday September 6, 2018PHILADELPHIA, PA—On Saturday, September 15, 2018, 3:00-5:00pm (Rain date: Sunday, September 16, 3:00-5:00pm), Astral and WRTI team up for a free block party in Midtown Village in the 1213 Walnut Street corridor to celebrate classical music in Philly in a fun and family-friendly outdoor event. Emceed by WRTI host Debra Lew Harder, visitors will enjoy (read more…)
Program & Community Partnerships Manager
Astral | Thursday July 5, 2018We are looking for a full-time Program & Community Partnerships Manager to oversee Astral’s service learning programs and artist-developed projects. This position will have a high degree of responsibility running Astral’s education and community engagement programs in schools and adult care communities. The ideal candidate will be an excellent project manager and will have experience (read more…)
2018 NATIONAL AUDITIONS WINNERS
Astral | Monday June 11, 2018PHILADELPHIA, PA — Astral is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 National Auditions. Selected from an initial pool of applicants from across the United States, and following a competitive audition and interview process, four exceptionally gifted rising-star artists have been invited to join Astral’s prestigious roster. They are: VIOLIN Hannah Tarley STRING QUARTET (read more…)
ASTRAL ANNOUNCES 2018 NATIONAL AUDITIONS PANELISTS
Astral | Wednesday May 9, 2018PHILADELPHIA, PA—Astral announces the panelists for its 2018 National Auditions in the woodwinds & brass, piano, strings, and small chamber ensemble disciplines. The auditions will take place in Philadelphia on May 29, 30, and 31. The independent panel, comprised of industry-leading musicians, managers, and presenters, will adjudicate the live auditions and recommend artists to be (read more…)