Music

Rock to the Future fosters thriving youth and economic empowerment through free, student-driven music programs for Philadelphia youth in under-resourced areas. Our work helps young people unlock their creative potential, strengthen academic and life skills, and build pathways to a bright future—all through the power of music. With an annual budget of $2 million and growing, Rock to the Future is seeking a passionate, strategic, and results-oriented Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts and help us scale our impact across Philadelphia. 

This is an inaugural Director of Development position as we embark on our 5-year strategic plan. We aim to expand Rock to the Future’s reach from 1,200 to 2,300+ youth annually while deepening the quality of our MusiCore, MusiCommunity, and MobileMusic programs. The plan prioritizes doubling MusiCore enrollment, expanding services for justice-involved youth, strengthening college and career pathways, and investing in staff, systems, and infrastructure to ensure long-term sustainability and measurable impact on graduation, postsecondary success, and youth well-being. To achieve our goals, we will grow our $2 million budget to more than $3 million by 2029–30, driven by major increases in fee-for-service program revenue, individual giving, and institutional support. 

The Brand Storyteller is a creative and strategic communicator, adept at conveying the transformative stories of Musicopia to a broad audience. The role guides Musicopia’s public-facing storytelling through written and visual content across print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency of the organization’s voice, tone, and narrative across all channels and delivering communications that meet a high bar for quality, accuracy, and public trust. The Brand Storyteller will report to the Development Manager and be supported by the Storytelling & Creative Media Intern.

The Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (YOBC) is seeking a qualified individual to conduct YOBC's Philharmonia. Philharmonia is a full symphonic orchestra that provides students with challenging repertoire and performance opportunities. The Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (YOBC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Newtown, Pennsylvania. YOBC's mission is to create opportunities for young musicians to achieve artistic excellence through enriching classical music experiences.

Opening Available ~ Settlement Music School

Full-time Position

The Meridee Winters School of Music is currently seeking fun, responsible, and friendly musicians to teach music lessons to kids of all ages and levels. We have several openings available on various instruments. At MW you'll have fun, impact kids, and make money.

Are you an artist, musician, actor, dancer, poet, etc., looking to make an impact on Philadelphia's youth and communities affected by psychological trauma? Consider applying to be a BuildaBridge Restorative Teaching Artist and facilitate workshops that strengthen resilience, self-efficacy, and hopefulness with our community.

Position: Director of Advancement

Type of Employment: Salaried, Exempt

Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000

Benefits: Health and dental insurance, 403b with company match, and paid vacation days.

Reports to: President and Artistic Director

Important Staff Relationships: Chief Financial Officer, Marketing and PR Manager, Director of Patron Engagement, Music Director

Hiring: Teaching Artists for Group Class Instruction on Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Guitar, and Percussion 

Job Opening for 2026-2027 season faculty and substitute teachers: 
After-school operations throughout Philadelphia.  

Program Mission: 
The mission of PYO Music Institute’s (PYOMI) Tune Up Philly-Orchestral Pathways Program offers programming in under-served neighborhoods by keeping children engaged in success through weekday out-of-school hours music instruction.  Through its Tune Up Philly program, the PYOMI organization believes and demonstrates annually that music education is a powerful vehicle for children to master skills that will enable them to acquire valuable tools for cooperative learning, teamwork, academic success, and self-esteem.  

MusiCoLab seeks a part-time Managing Director (MD) to guide the organization through its next stage of development, overseeing daily operations, fundraising, and partnerships, while supporting the board and creative team in advancing the organization's mission.

MusiCoLab nurtures new musicals and the artists who create them, cultivating a vibrant community of Philadelphia-based writers and sharing their work with local audiences as part of the wider ecosystem of musical theater development. Established as a nonprofit organization in 2023, MusiCoLab has built a strong reputation through programs such as the MusiCoLaboratory, Spotlight Series, and New Work Showcase. The organization is entering a period of growth — building leadership capacity, strengthening fundraising, and deepening its presence within Philadelphia's creative community.

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret is looking for a Project Producer to join the team for our ongoing project Shavings. The Producer is the main person responsible for making sure a project happens in conversation with the artistic vision and the resources and timeline available. They are the liaison among partners, artists, staff, and production. They oversee all project documentation—including schedules, budgets, contact sheets, and contracts—while managing project logistics like action items, travel, permitting, and venue scheduling. This role is best suited for a highly collaborative person who is a direct communicator, comfortable with holding people accountable to their responsibilities and keeping a project moving on schedule and within budget. The Producer is also a dedicated partner to the Marketing and Production Departments, ensuring all public-facing information is accurate. This role reports primarily to the Artistic Director/Project Director. This role is currently a 25 hour a week role that scales up to full time during major productions.