 6-8 times a year, participants are gathered for an intensive weekend, which allow for more intensive work, the creation of "ad hoc" different (some times larger) ensembles, as well as special topical workshops (music analysis, rhythm, improvisation, non-western music, contemporary and Israeli music and so on), lectures by various experts, and concerts in which the ensembles play for each other and for their teachers.Twice a year, the participants take part in an intensive 3-week summer course, at end of which they form the Young Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, and perform in central halls in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.The Centre houses a hall for lectures, concerts and lessons, a number of smaller studios, and an audio and video recording studio.