The Philharmonic Association, Inc. sponsors three full symphony orchestras, two string orchestras, four chamber and three jazz ensembles serving 500 school-age musicians annually. A recipient of the Raleigh Medal of Arts in 2012, the Philharmonic Association is also led by award-winning staff. Mission: To provide an opportunity for young musicians to learn, understand, and perform all genres of great classical and jazz music, to provide professional training to promote the students’ participation in and lifelong understanding and love of great classical and jazz music, and to increase family awareness and community interest to ensure continuing appreciation of, participation in, and financial support of these musical activities.