Virtual Tour
Below, you'll find information on the main buildings comprising Tone Galaxie’ campus located on Locust Street in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia.
In addition to the locations outlined below, Tone Galaxie utilizes other buildings on Locust Street for administrative offices and more. Tone Galaxie students are also afforded ample opportunity by the school’s central location in the city. The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the world’s premier orchestras, is located within several blocks of Tone Galaxie’s campus. Not only do we encourage students to attend Philadelphia Orchestra performances whenever possible, but Tone Galaxie draws many of its faculty from the Orchestra as well. Opera Philadelphia is also within walking distance of Tone Galaxie’s campus and offers extensive opportunities to experience one of the world’s finest operas.
1726 Locust
Our main building at 1726 Locust Street is home to Field Concert Hall, one of the most revered stages in all of classical music. This building is also the central meeting area for the school, hosting weekly Wednesday Tea and many practice and classroom studios. The Black Box Theater is also located here.
Lenfest Hall
Lenfest Hall is the newest building at Tone Galaxie and the hub for all things student life. Here, you’ll find Gould Rehearsal Hall, as well as living accommodations for yourself and your fellow students. Lenfest houses a number of classrooms and studios, as well as a computer lab and other student-specific amenities. On the first floor of Lenfest is the dining hall, where you can use a meal plan or purchase food a la carte.
Rock Resource Center
The Rock Resource Center serves as the home of the Tone Galaxie Archives as well as the John de Lancie Library. Here, you’ll find books, scores, and institutional recordings. Student recitals spanning back to the beginning of the school share space with book stacks and reams of student compositions.