Philmore Ensemble is dedicated to music education. Every member of the group is an educator. An educated approach to historical music is what makes Philmore Ensemble unique. Philmore Ensemble has given lectures, classes and concert/lectures on various historical topics at various schools, organizations and universities.

Topics include Lute Song, Nineteenth-Century Lieder, Bel Canto Style, and Paganini’s Guitar Music, to name a few. Institutions include Temple University, Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society, Columbia University, Germantown Friends as well as various public schools in the Italian city of Oristano. In addition to educational institutions, Philmore Ensemble is available to give concert/lectures to cultural establishments. Please feel free to contact Philmore Ensemble for any educational or culturally enriching events.

“The matinee performance by the Philmore Ensemble at Columbia University was more than just a concert.  The members of the ensemble are first-rate musicians who care deeply about sharing their love and passion for performing and their knowledge of the music with the audience.  The students and other audience members came away from the concert not only with the memories of an enjoyable afternoon performance; they left with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the unique repertoire that included celebrate works by Schubert and Rossini to those by lesser-known composers such as Fernando Sor. The ensemble is playful, fun, engaging and energetic. This is truly an ensemble that has a bright future ahead of them.” –Kristy Riggs