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Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Explore Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP): documented programs, curriculum and application starting points in the Philadelphia High School Navigator.

A music-centered academic school: published subjects include music theory, piano, music technology, music business and composition.

School type

District

Listed address

2136 W Ritner St.

Grades

5-12

Documented programs

Advanced Placement Courses, Performing Arts, Music, Piano, Music technology, Music business, Composition

Documented curriculum highlights

  • A music-centered academic school: published subjects include music theory, piano, music technology, music business and composition.
  • The school describes choir, instrumental ensembles and musical theater alongside college-preparatory/AP coursework.
  • All applicants follow the school’s vocal audition instructions; confirm current audition and District requirements.

School-specific admissions route

Criteria-based selection

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  4. Complete any school-specific audition, interview or project and monitor eligibility, review/appeal windows, offers and waitlists.

Costs and financial aid

Public, tuition-free. Ask about optional activity, uniform or transportation costs.

Official application starting point

Curriculum information

School information sources

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