PYSO then…
seen here in 1947 on the stage of Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland
PYSO Now…
at Heinz Hall
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Michael Tsang
Piano 2007-2010
Hannah Ishizaki
Violin 2013-2018
Jesse Rosen
Trumpet 1968-1971
Pooja Tripathi
Violin 2008-2011
Devin Moore
Violin/Viola 2014-2017
Mary Ann Ivan
Percussion 1982-1983
Alumni Blog Posts
PYSO Alumna Hannah Ishizaki Visits Rehearsal for Q&A with Maestro Joyce
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Alumni Update: Kenken Gorder
This past week, PYSO Alum Kenken Gorder (Trumpet 2013-16) visited Pittsburgh from Austin, TX where he has made his musical home for the past few years…
Alumni Update: Hannah Ishizaki Debuts “Spin” with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
YSO alumna Hannah Ishizaki (Violin 2013-18) is making her mark on contemporary classical composition this February when the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of her piece “Spin”…
Alumni Update: Heidi Bearcroft
PYSO alumna and Toronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Harpist Heidi Bearcroft (née Van Hoesen Gorton) recently graced the cover of Harp Column magazine, the premier source of news and information for harpists worldwide!
Alumni Update: Jim Anderson (French horn 1968-69)
We recently heard from PYSO Alum Jim Anderson (French horn, 1968 to 69) and he has been busy! For nearly 50 years he has worked in the music industry in the field of acoustic audio engineering and production, specializing in high-definition stereo and surround sound recordings…
PYSO Alumni Update: Joshua Dick
PYSO recently heard from PYSO Alum Joshua Dick (Percussion 2009-11) who currently is a professional musician in Houston, Tx. After graduating in 2014 from Duquesne University with a degree in Percussion Performance…