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Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras

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  • BlogYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    TRYPO Announces Winner of 2022-23 Concerto Competition!

    March 7, 2023

    Congratulations to Bridget Yun, the 2022-23 Young Peoples Orchestra Concerto Competition winner! Bridget will perform “Polonaise de concert” by David Popper at TRYPO’s spring concert on Saturday, May 7, 2023,…

  • BlogPercussion EnsembleWind Symphony

    Wind Symphony + Percussion Ensemble Offer Free Open Rehearsals This Spring!

    March 2, 2023

    Join us Saturday, March 4th, 11th, and 18th at Duquesne University‘s Mary Pappert School of Music for our FREE Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble open rehearsals led by Robert Traugh, Composer, and Paul Evans.…

  • BlogSymphonetteTravelWind Symphony

    TRYPO Musicians Return Home After a Successful Trip to DC

    February 23, 2023

    On February 17-19, 2023, members of TRYPO’s Wind Symphony and Symphonette ensembles traveled to Washington, D.C., to play a concert with the ISO @ Third Street Symphonic Band and Musicians…

  • BlogSymphonetteWind SymphonyYoung Peoples Orchestra

    Featuring the Works of Black Composers for TRYPO’s 2022-23 Season

    February 9, 2023

    February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, we are highlighting all the fantastic Black composers that have works included in our 2022-23 season. Learn more about Anthony Barfield, Valerie…

  • AnnouncementBlogSymphonetteYoung Peoples Orchestra

    Featuring the Works of Hispanic Composers on TRYPO’s Winter Concert

    October 12, 2022

    Did you know that September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage month? To celebrate, we highlighted some Hispanic composers and the pieces that TRYPO ensembles are preparing to perform…

  • AlumniBlogYoung Peoples Orchestra

    Alumni Spotlight: Catch Up With Marissa Muth

    September 16, 2022

                  We love hearing from our alums about what they’ve been up to since their time in TRYPO! Today we feature cellist Marissa Muth!…

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    Coach Spotlight: Learn More About TRYPO Alum, Katelyn Piroth

    July 27, 2022

    Katelyn Piroth is an orchestra teacher in the Pine-Richland School District, where she teaches fourth through eighth-grade orchestra. In addition to her work in the public school, she teaches private…

  • AnnouncementBlogPercussion EnsembleTravelYoung Peoples Orchestra

    TRYPO Percussionist, Wesley shares his experience from our Conquer Carnegie Hall Tour

    July 15, 2022

    This past June, our TRYPO musicians finally got to travel to New York on our Conquer Carnegie Tour and attend the French Woods Festival stay-away camp, followed by a performance at…

  • AlumniBlogSymphonette

    Alumni Spotlight: Catch Up with Natalie Kasievich

    July 7, 2022

    We love to hear from our alumni and what they’ve been doing since their time with Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras. Natalie Kasievich was a violinist in TRYPO from 1992-1999.…

  • AlumniBlogSymphonetteYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    Senior Spotlight: Sophia, Max, and Katy

    June 21, 2022

    For our final Senior Spotlight of the 2021-22 season, we are featuring two seniors from our violin section and one from our cello section. Learn more about Sophia, Max, and…

  • AnnouncementBlogDay of GivingFundraiserPerformanceSymphonetteTravelYoung Peoples Orchestra

    Help TRYPO Musicians Get to Carnegie Hall!

    June 9, 2022
  • BlogYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    Coach Spotlight: Learn More About Jeremy Black

    June 6, 2022

    Jeremy Black has been Principal Second Violin of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2017, having played in the First Violin section from 2002 to 2017. He also performs as Concertmaster…

  • AnnouncementBlogPercussion EnsembleWind SymphonyYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    Senior Spotlight: Becky, Timothy, and Rebecca

    June 2, 2022

    This Senior Spotlight features seniors in our Oboe, Trombone, and French Horn sections. Learn more about Becky, Timothy, and Rebecca below! Becky Becky has been a TRYPO musician for four…

  • AlumniAnnouncementBlogTRYPO ApplauseWind Symphony

    Coach Spotlight: Learn More About TRYPO Alum Hanna Kim

    April 7, 2022

    Hanna Kim has been the percussion coach for TRYPO’s Wind Symphony since 2021 and was a TRYPO member from 2007 to 2009, making her a part of the TRYPOfam for…

  • BlogYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    What Performing With TRYPO Again Means to Me

    March 11, 2022

    This past January, TRYPO was able to host our first concert with an in-person audience for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. While we were very excited…

  • BlogTRYPO ApplauseWind SymphonyYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    Coach Spotlight: Learn More About Jim Rodgers

    March 4, 2022

        Jim Rodgers has been the Principal Contrabassoonist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since September of 2001. Formerly, he was the Principal Bassoonist with the Jacksonville Symphony, Associate Principal…

  • AlumniBlog

    Female Composer Spotlight: Pittsburgh Native, Hannah Ishizaki

    March 1, 2022

    To celebrate Women’s History Month, we will highlight the female composers who will have their works performed at our spring concert on May 28 at Heinz Hall for the Performing…

  • AnnouncementBlogPerformanceYoung Peoples Orchestra

    TRYPO Announces Winner of 2021-22 Concerto Competition!

    February 26, 2022

    Congratulations to Becky Mack, winner of this season’s Young Peoples Orchestra Concerto Competition! Becky will perform the Strauss Oboe Concerto at the spring concert on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at…

  • AnnouncementBlogPercussion EnsemblePerformanceSymphonetteWind SymphonyYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    TRYPO Hosts PMEA District 1 Orchestra Festival and TRYPO Winter Concert Weekend!

    January 6, 2022

    TRYPO is pleased to host the 2022 PMEA District 1 Orchestra Festival and TRYPO’s Winter Concert both in the same weekend! We even picked the David L. Lawrence Convention Center…

  • AlumniBlogSymphonetteYC2

    Coach Spotlight: Learn More About Kathleen Melucci

    December 3, 2021

    A native of Pittsburgh, Kathleen Melucci holds the Principal Cello position with the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and  Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh. Kathleen holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music…

  • BlogDay of GivingFundraiser

    Giving Tuesday Is Here!

    November 30, 2021

    Learn all about our crazy campaign at our Give Big Pittsburgh Profile Page!

  • AnnouncementBlogEventPercussion EnsemblePerformanceSymphonetteWind SymphonyYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    Now Available: Winter and Spring 2020-21 Season Concert Recording Videos

    November 26, 2021

    As the holidays swiftly approach, we’re excited to share last season’s full Winter Showcase video with you! Please enjoy festive and classic performances, including Sleigh Ride and pieces by Tchaikovsky…

  • AnnouncementBlogDay of GivingFundraiserPerformance

    Just Released: Beautiful Together Quartet Performance

    November 25, 2021

    Last Giving Tuesday, our amazing supporters helped us reach our goal and then some, unlocking all the campaign levels and creating the Beautiful Together Quartet. To say thank you the…

  • AnnouncementBlog

    TRYPO Staff Awarded Outstanding New String/Orchestra Teacher for 2021 by Pennsylvania – Delaware String Teachers Association

    November 10, 2021

    We want to congratulate TRYPO staff member Eric Baker for being named the Outstanding New String/Orchestra Teacher for 2021 by The Pennsylvania – Delaware String Teachers Association! Mr. Baker has…

  • AnnouncementBlogDay of GivingEventFundraiser

    Giving Tuesday: Save the Date!

    November 9, 2021

    #GiveBigPittsburgh is Tuesday, November 30, 2021! Save the date to give to your favorite nonprofits!

  • AnnouncementAuditionsBlogYoung Peoples Orchestra

    YPO 2021-22 Concerto Competition

    October 30, 2021

    The YPO 2021-22 Concerto Competition will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 5:30 PM at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music. Applications are due January 12, and…

  • BlogYoung Peoples Orchestra

    TRYPO Student Becomes First Female Eagle Scout In Laurel Highlands Council

    October 22, 2021

      We love to see TRYPO students doing amazing things for our community! TRYPO violinist Katy Appleman has become the first female Eagle Scout in Western Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands Council.…

  • AnnouncementBlogYC2

    Register for Youth Chamber Connection!

    September 21, 2021

    Sign up for a quartet or quintet today! All musicians ages 8-19 are welcome to register by September 26! Register for Youth Chamber Connection! was last modified: September 21st, 2021…

  • AnnouncementBlogUniSoundYC2

    Meet the Newest TRYPO Staff!

    September 20, 2021

    TRYPO is excited to welcome the newest administrative staff additions to the #TRYPOfam! Alyssa Hensley recently assumed the role of Manager of Youth Chamber Connection and Special Projects. And Emily…

  • AlumniAnnouncementBlogYoung Peoples Orchestra

    Olivia Burik Wins Annual Scholarship Competition

    June 16, 2021

    I had the pleasure of interviewing Olivia Burik about her experience winning a scholarship in the annual Women’s Advisory Board scholarship competition at Duquesne University. Watch the interview below! –…

  • AnnouncementBlogYoung Peoples Orchestra

    Juliana Matteo Wins First Place in Westmoreland Symphony’s Young Artist Competition

    May 20, 2021

    Back in March, Marketing and Operations Assistant Shantanique Moore interviewed Juliana Matteo about her experience with Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition. Read the interview and check out a video…

  • AnnouncementBlogSymphonette

    Meet Our Next Symphonette Conductor, Pierce Cook!

    May 13, 2021

    We are thrilled to announce Pierce Cook will be our next Symphonette Conductor! You may know him as the director of orchestras at Mellon Middle School in Mt. Lebanon, where…

  • AnnouncementBlogEvent

    Summer Experience Fair hosted by TRYPO

    March 20, 2021

    Join us for this free online event where representatives from summer camps and music-making opportunities across the country present overviews of their in-person and virtual programs for young musicians. After…

  • AnnouncementApprentice Conductor ProgramBlog

    Spring Enrollment Registration Deadline: February 17

    February 10, 2021

    Looking for virtual classes for musical kids and teens? Join us for a TRYPOsphere online music class or Youth Chamber Connection ensemble this semester! Spring Enrollment Registration Deadline: February 17…

  • AnnouncementBlog

    HOW HAS TRYPO RESPONDED TO COVID-19?

    April 24, 2020

    We added a COVID-19 Response page to our website, so you have a place to get the latest info about Virtual TRYPO. There’s a running list of cancelled events, but…

  • EventPerformanceYoung Peoples Orchestra

    Announcing A Whole New World: Magical Music from the Silver Screen with Pittsburgh Youth Chorus!

    February 10, 2023

    Join us for, A Whole New World: Magical Music from the Silver Screen, featuring Pittsburgh Youth Chorus and YPO of Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras! This super-extra-special-collaborative performance takes place on Sunday, February 26,…

  • Day of GivingFundraiser

    Support TRYPO This Giving Tuesday!

    November 29, 2022

    Giving Tuesday is a critical fundraising day for TRYPO to raise $20,000 in scholarship funds for the year. We have seen the need in our families and can tell you…

  • AnnouncementEventTRYPOsphereWind SymphonyYC2

    FREE Open House Opportunities!

    September 29, 2022

    Admission is FREE for the Open House opportunities below, but registration is required. Please fill out this form to sign up! (Students already enrolled in Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble, or Youth Chamber…

  • AnnouncementTutti

    Registration now open for TUTTI!!

    July 20, 2022

    Tutti Strings is a preparatory ensemble for any young violin, viola, cello, bass, or harp player ages 8 – 12 with at least a year of playing experience. Tutti (2T) will focus…

  • AnnouncementAuditionsSymphonetteWind SymphonyYoung Peoples Orchestra

    WELCOME TO OUR NEW TRYPO MEMBERS FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON!

    June 6, 2022
  • EventPercussion EnsemblePerformanceSymphonetteWind SymphonyYC2Young Peoples Orchestra

    Announcing FREE Spring Concert at Heinz Hall

    April 19, 2022

    Join TRYPO for our spring concert, Brand New Way, on Saturday, May 28, at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts. The program features Sibelius’s “Suite for Violin” with Pittsburgh Symphony…

  • AnnouncementAuditionsPercussion EnsembleSymphonetteWind SymphonyYoung Peoples Orchestra

    Announcing New Member Auditions for the 2022-23 Season!

    March 23, 2022

    Apply now to audition for TRYPO this May 2022 to become a 2022-23 season member! Young musicians ages 12-18 join our Young Peoples Orchestra, Symphonette, Wind Symphony, and Percussion Ensemble…

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    by trypoinfo 8 months ago
    New program just dropped! Led by Symphonette conductor Pierce Cook, Tutti Strings is a brand new ensemble for any young
  • For our next Coach Spotlight, we are featuring TRYPO alum Katelyn Piroth, our awesome Viola Coach for Symphonette. Ms. Piroth
    by trypoinfo 8 months ago
    For our next Coach Spotlight, we are featuring TRYPO alum Katelyn Piroth, our awesome Viola Coach for Symphonette. Ms. Piroth
  • Our Conquer Carnegie Tour is off to a great start! Day 1 at French Woods was filled with great rehearsals
    by trypoinfo 9 months ago
    Our Conquer Carnegie Tour is off to a great start! Day 1 at French Woods was filled with great rehearsals
  • "The most exciting part of the trip for me was definitely performing at Carnegie Hall. It was a very surreal
    by trypoinfo 7 months ago
    "The most exciting part of the trip for me was definitely performing at Carnegie Hall. It was a very surreal
  • Happy #flashbackfriday! Today we head back to our 1989-90 season, where the orchestra performs a concert. Look how focused the
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    Happy  #flashbackfriday ! Today we head back to our 1989-90 season, where the orchestra performs a concert. Look how focused the
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    by trypoinfo 8 months ago
    Happy  #flashbackfriday ! Check out this string quintet mid-performance from our 1999-2000 season. Recognize any of these musicians, let us know
  • Check out our latest Alumni Spotlight featuring Natalie Kasievich! Natalie played violin in TRYPO from 1992-1999 and continues to make
    by trypoinfo 9 months ago
    Check out our latest Alumni Spotlight featuring Natalie Kasievich! Natalie played violin in TRYPO from 1992-1999 and continues to make
  • For our next Coach Spotlight, we feature Jeremy Black, our amazing Violin I Coach for Young Peoples Orchestra and Youth
    by trypoinfo 10 months ago
    For our next Coach Spotlight, we feature Jeremy Black, our amazing Violin I Coach for Young Peoples Orchestra and Youth
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    It's not too late to register for our brand new Tutti Strings ensemble led by Pierce Cook! Any young violin,
  • Even though our musicians are back home and the Conquer Carnegie tour was a huge success, we are still not
    by trypoinfo 9 months ago
    Even though our musicians are back home and the Conquer Carnegie tour was a huge success, we are still not
  • To continue our Senior Spotlight series, we highlight three fantastic seniors who have added so much to the #TRYPOfam. Becky,
    by trypoinfo 10 months ago
    To continue our Senior Spotlight series, we highlight three fantastic seniors who have added so much to the  #TRYPOfam . Becky,
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    by trypoinfo 8 months ago
    "Thanks to the trip’s impeccable planning and itinerary, I will not soon forget TRYPO’s Conquer Carnegie 2022 expedition. The memories
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    Hey,  #TRYPOfam ! Can you believe we had our final rehearsal for our Brand New Way concert this past Saturday? It
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    by trypoinfo 8 months ago
    TRYPOsphere is NOW OPEN for registration, and we're excited to introduce our newest program, YOUmusic! Guided by Rob Traugh, TRYPO’s
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    We are still not over how amazing our Brand New Way spring concert went and can't believe we fit so
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    The TRYPO Board of Directors had their first in-person meeting since March 2020! Thank you to The Frick Pittsburgh for
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    To wrap up our Senior Spotlight series, we are highlighting three awesome musicians who play in our violin and cello
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