2020 Concerto Competition Winners
Congratulations to harpist Amanda Kengor and pianist Katie Liu who are co-winners of PYSO’s annual concerto competition! They will be featured as soloists with the orchestra on PYSO’s May 9, 2020 concert at Heinz Hall that will be conducted by...
Alum Reflects on Touring with PYSO
Alum Pooja Tripathi stopped by rehearsal on October 6th to give current students a sneak peak at her new series Amsterdam Ave. While she was here, we got to talking about PYSO going on tour, and she shared some memories from her time on the 2011 tour to Italy.
Interview with a PYSO Student: Sein Lee
Recently, I got a chance to talk with PYSO violinist, Sein Lee about her experience at the Summer Science Program at Purdue University. Sein was one of the 36 students chosen out of 1,300 applicants to participate in the biochemistry program this past summer. We...
PYSO Alum Visits Pittsburgh…
PYSO alumnus Robert Harris (pictured above 2nd from right), now a professional violist living in Australia, visited PYSO this past weekend to visit friends and colleagues, but also to conduct a sectional for PYSO’s viola section and played with the full orchestra on...
Hip Hop Orchestra Calling Young Black Instrumentalists
Guardians Of Sound & The Hip Hop Orchestra have Paid Internship Spots Available for Black Youth (aged 13 to 19 years) having some Music Experience with any of the following instruments: Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright...Upcoming Events
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25
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6:30 pm
Beyond the Notes-Reflections of ...
Beyond the Notes-Reflections of ...
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
This session entitled “Reflections of freelance musicians and the art of building careers with multiple orchestras” will be a panel discussion, moderated by Bill Powers, that will not only feature our own Earl Lee but[...]