Pro-Am

The “pros” of the Naples Philharmonic will team up with musicians from our community — the “amateurs” — in a special collaborative event conducted by Alvin Ho that is open to the public on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Apply today to be on stage in a live performance with the Naples Philharmonic.

• Applications are due by April 11, 2025. Applications received after that date will be accepted pending availability.
• Applicants for participation in the Pro-Am event will be notified of acceptance status by April 23.
• Once accepted, participants must submit a $50 non-refundable participation fee. The fee includes a T-shirt and dinner before the event.
• The $50 participation fee will be waived for any FGCU students.
• If an applicant cancels or does not attend the event, the participation fee cannot be refunded.
• Applicants are required to provide their own instrument for use during the rehearsal and during the event.

2025 Program

Wagner — Overture to The Flying Dutchman
Bizet — from Carmen Suites No. 1 and 2
   Prélude & Aragonaise
   Les Toréadors
   Marche des contrebandiers
   Habanera
   Chanson de toréador
   La garde montante
   Danse bohème

• Rehearsals and performance will be conducted by Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez on the Hayes Hall stage.
• 3-5:30pm — Musician rehearsal in Hayes Hall
• 5:30-6:30pm — Dinner
• The 7pm rehearsal is free and open to the public.