For orchestral or chamber productions with a soloist, Casco Phil works with established soloists and emerging talent. The Golden Hour gives young musicians the chance, via open call, to rehearse for one hour as a soloist or conductor during Casco Phil’s rehearsal time. This allows young musicians to gradually overcome stage fright, experience professional reality, and accelerate their entry into the concert circuit.

Playing in a professional context remains a long-held dream for many students. Casco Phil offers aspiring orchestral musicians initial stage opportunities through its orchestra academy, StageForum. For large productions, conservatory students strengthen our ranks and gain real-world orchestral experience. Auditions are open via Flemish conservatories (Royal Conservatory Antwerp, KASK & Conservatorium, LUCA School of Arts). Students are guided both during auditions and throughout the programme by conservatory coordinators and Casco Phil’s concertmasters and conductor.

Casco Phil supports young creators, from composers to directors and choreographers. By focusing on local talent, we bring fresh energy to the Flemish arts scene.

Past collaborations include Mathias Coppens, Hans Vercauteren, Steven Prengels, Stefan Prins, Noah Senden, Aïda Gabriëls, and Tom Goossens.

Casco Phil prefers collaborating with young soloists at the start of their careers, facilitated in part by a partnership with the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Waterloo.

Past collaborations include Hawijch Elders, Lisa Willems, Sylvia and Stéphanie Huang, Gen Tomuro, Wouter Valvekens…