
Free and open to the public
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts incredible guest artists each year on our Classics and Pops Series. We make many of these masters available to the community in our BPO Masterclass Series. These artists will work one-on-one with talented local students in front of a live audience.
Musically advanced high school and college students are invited to apply as a performer for any class. All applications require a private instructor’s nomination and an audio recording.
All events are free and open to the public with a required reservation.
PLEASE NOTE: Most masterclasses take place at the Clement House at 786 Delaware Avenue, in the beautiful Music Room. The Piano Masterclass will take place in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall.

2024-25 Masterclasses
To make a free reservation or to apply as a performer for any masterclass, click on the name of the artist.
Clayton Stephenson, piano
Thu Jan 23, 2025 @ 7pm
Mary Seaton Room
Kleinhans Music Hall

Susan Platts, voice
Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 7pm
Clement House
786 Delaware Ave.

Andrea Cicalese, violin
Fri Apr 25, 2025 @ 7pm
Clement House
786 Delaware Ave.

Tim McAllister, saxophone
Fri May 30, 2025 @ 7pm
Clement House
786 Delaware Ave.

2025-26 Masterclasses
Explore next season’s masterclasses! Specific dates and locations to be announced.
Aubree Oliverson, violin
January 2026

Madeline Olson, harp
February 2026

Pablo Sáinz Villegas, guitar
April 2026

Sterling Elliott, cello
May 2026
