PYSO then…
seen here in 1947 on the stage of Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland

PYSO Now…
at Heinz Hall

 Alumni

 

Over the last 75 years of its existence, the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra has affected and shaped hundreds of alumni, who have gone on to bring their unique creative qualities to communities all over the world. Many of our alum have gone on to professional music careers in major symphony orchestras while others have been successful in an infinite number of ways, all continuing to support classical music through their dedication and talent.

Reconnect with Us!

Check out our recent alumni stories below. It only takes a few minutes to fill out the Alumni Survey Form with a short paragraph of what you’ve been doing these past few years and send it along with a picture. We want to hear from you!

Alumni Survey Form

Have you visited our PYSO Alumni Facebook page?  If not, now is a good time!

Michael Tsang
Michael Tsang

Piano 2007-2010

Hannah Ishizaki
Hannah Ishizaki

Violin 2013-2018

Jesse Rosen
Jesse Rosen

Trumpet 1968-1971

Pooja Tripathi
Pooja Tripathi

Violin 2008-2011

Devin Moore
Devin Moore

Violin/Viola 2014-2017

Mary Ann Ivan
Mary Ann Ivan

Percussion 1982-1983

Alumni Blog Posts

TOO MANY ZOOS, featuring PYSO Alumnus, comes to Pittsburgh!

TOO MANY ZOOS, featuring PYSO Alumnus, comes to Pittsburgh!

Baritone saxophonist Leo Pellegrino (PYSO Clarinet 2006-09) and his group TOO MANY ZOOZ come to Pittsburgh on May 5th to headline at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale. For the full story about Leo and Too Many Zooz’ national and international musical prowess visit:...

PYSO Alumnus honored by Hildegard Commission

PYSO Alumnus honored by Hildegard Commission

PYSO Alumnus Hannah Ishizaki (violin 2013-18) was very recently one of five winners named to the Hildegard Commission’s National Sawdust Mentorship Initiative (generously made possible by the Onassis Foundation and the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation). The...

PYSO Memories from Alumnus Richard Heffler (Clarinet, 1969-1972)

PYSO Memories from Alumnus Richard Heffler (Clarinet, 1969-1972)

We recently heard from Alumnus Richard Heffler (Clarinet, 1969 to 1972)! Richard is a former private teacher of clarinet, flute, recorder, and piano who played, composed, and arranged for the United States Marine Band "The President's Own" in Washington, D.C. from...

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