Announcing the Atlanta Music Project World Music Festival
This summer, the FIFA World Cup – the world’s most watched and celebrated sporting event – comes to Atlanta, and AMP will be part of the festivities!
We are thrilled to announce the Atlanta Music Project World Music Festival, taking place this June!
From the vibrant rhythms of South Africa and Morocco to the rich musical traditions of Czechia, Spain, Haiti, Cape Verde, and beyond, the AMP World Music Festival will transport audiences across continents through unforgettable live performances.
As the world comes to Atlanta for the World Cup, we invite you to join us in celebrating the beauty, diversity, and power of music to bring people together.
How can you get involved? We’re glad you asked! There are three ways:
Attend the World Music Festival concerts
Audition for a spot in a World Music Festival ensemble
Register your young musician for a Summer Music Camp
Read on for details about each of these exciting opportunities.
AMP World Music Festival Concerts
The AMP World Music Festival Orchestra and Choir – featuring AMP teaching artists alongside some of Atlanta’s most extraordinary young musicians – will present three spectacular concert events unlike anything the city has seen before.
Each performance will take place on the eve of a FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta and will celebrate the music, culture, and spirit of the United States and the two nations set to compete the following day.
This is more than a concert series. It is a musical journey around the globe. Experience the energy. Experience the cultures. Experience the world, right here in Atlanta.
Tickets are free and open to the public. Here are the concert dates and programs:
AMP World Music Festival Orchestra
Music of Spain, Cape Verde, USA
June 14, 2026 5:00pm
Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
AMP World Music Festival Choir
Music of South Africa, Czechia, USA
June 17, 2026 7:00pm
Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
AMP World Music Festival
Orchestra & Choir
Music of Haiti, Morocco, USA
June 23, 2026 7:00pm
Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
AMP WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS
Are you an advanced young musician in band, orchestra, or choir? AMP is now accepting applications to audition for the few remaining spots in the AMP World Music Festival Orchestra & Choir.
The repertoire will be unlike anything you have performed before! This is a unique opportunity to share your musical talent with both a local and international audience. The ensembles will be of the highest caliber, featuring AMP teaching artists as section leaders and professional conductors at the helm.
If you are – or know – an exceptional young musician who performs at a high level and would thrive in this environment, we encourage you to apply for an audition today!
AMP WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
Registration is now open for AMP’s World Music Festival Music Camps! As part of the festival, AMP will offer a series of tuition-free, week-long music camps for select instruments and voices, serving beginner, intermediate, and advanced musicians from elementary school through high school.
There will be four, separate week-long camps, each concluding with a student recital. Classes will be led by AMP’s professional teaching artists and divided by musical ability.
Week of June 1: Violin & Viola Camp
Week of June 8: Oboe & Bassoon Camp
Week of June 15: French Horn & Tuba Camp
Week of June 22: Male Voices Camp
All summer music camps and recitals will take place at the AMP Center for Performance & Education located at 883 Dill Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30310