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== Performance ==

Curtis students perform regularly in Curtis's Field Concert Hall and throughout Philadelphia and beyond. The Curtis Symphony Orchestra, Curtis Opera Theatre, and numerous chamber ensembles present public performances that provide professional experience while contributing to Philadelphia's musical culture. Curtis on Tour takes student ensembles to venues nationwide, extending the school's reach while building students' professional portfolios.<ref name="curtis"/>

The Philadelphia Orchestra maintains particularly close relationship with Curtis, drawing players and guest artists from the school and providing professional models for students. This relationship, dating to Curtis's founding, reflects the school's position within Philadelphia's musical ecosystem while demonstrating pathways from conservatory training to orchestral careers.<ref name="curtis"/>