Pro-Am

The “pros” of the Naples Philharmonic will team up with musicians from our community — the “amateurs” — in a special collaborative event that is open to the public on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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

• Applications are due by May 1, 2026. 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 May 5, 2026.
• 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.

2026 Program

Tchaikovsky — from Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
   Adagio-Allegro non troppo
   Allegro con grazia
   Allegro molto vivace

• 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 open rehearsal is free to the public.