String Play-In May 2026

The Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra is inviting all student string players to perform on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the Chelmsford Senior Center in Chelmsford, MA, during our May Concert!  The student musicians will join the full orchestra in a performance of “Fantasia on a Theme from Thailand” by Richard Meyer. This is a Grade 2 ½ piece. There are no auditions or age restrictions to participate; we just ask that all students learn the music to the best of their ability before the first rehearsal and attend the three rehearsals below with the orchestra.  Students will sit side-by-side with a member of the orchestra, who will support and encourage them to make the experience a successful one.

The LPO is a group of musicians from the greater Lowell area who perform orchestral music from a variety of genres.  Since its founding in 1903, the LPO’s mission has been to inspire the greater Merrimack Valley with musical performances given throughout the year.  Playing alongside the LPO’s seasoned and knowledgeable musicians will provide the students with a phenomenal learning experience, and it is also an impressive extracurricular activity to list on college applications and resumes.  

Participating students are required to attend the following 3 Tuesday night rehearsals and Saturday performance with the full orchestra:

Tuesday, April 14, 7:30-8:00 pm (Pawtucket Congregational Church, 15 Mammoth Rd, Lowell, MA)

Tuesday, April 28, 7:30-8:00 pm (Pawtucket Congregational Church, 15 Mammoth Rd, Lowell, MA)

Tuesday, May 5, 7:30-8:00 pm (Pawtucket Congregational Church, 15 Mammoth Rd, Lowell, MA)

Saturday, May 9, 1:15-1:30 pm touch-up rehearsal — 2:00 pm performance, approximate end time 4:00 pm (Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd, North Chelmsford, MA)