We are working hard on 2018-19 plans and can’t wait to get started! Here are a few things next season’s students can look forward to: YPO 2018-19 Repertoire tentative plans include: – Joy Ride by Michael Markowski (Pittsburgh premiere!) – “Adventures on Earth” from ET by John Williams – Selections from The Planets by Gustav Holst – Symphony No. 1 by Gustav Mahler (mvt. 3 & mvt. 4) – Overture [Considering Overture to West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, or Overture to La Forza del destino by Giuseppe Verdi, or Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner] – Winner of the TRYPO Concerto Competition Symphonette …
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Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras Names Brian Worsdale as Music Director Pittsburgh, PA – The Board of Directors of Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO) has announced the selection of Brian Worsdale as the organization’s next music director, effective September 2018. The Brooklyn born and raised conductor, educator, and instrumentalist served over twenty years with the InterSchool Orchestras of New York where he held various conducting positions and founded the ISO Symphonic Band. His commitment to education has led to work with All-State, Regional, and District Bands and Orchestras in Texas, Indiana, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Worsdale will …
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Symphonette, Wind Symphony, and YPO are cancelled 1.19.19 We have been following the weather forecast for this weekend and traffic alerts in the tri-state area. As of now, it looks like the snow will have a higher impact on major roads starting at noon, which will put you all at risk on your way back home. Based on this, and out of concern for our young members, their families and our artistic staff, we have decided to cancel all TRYPO activities Saturday, January 19. Stay warm, be safe and we’ll see you all next Saturday, January 26 at Duquesne University. …
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The 2017-18 Season is a travel year! YPO will embark on its first international tour June 14-24, 2018 and will spend 10 days visiting Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. YPO will perform four concerts (one in Prague, one in Vienna, and two in Budapest), including a performance in Prague’s iconic Dvorak Hall (pictured above). FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2017-18 TOUR CLICK HERE. In March 2018, Symphonette had an exchange with the Youth Philharmonic from the DC Youth Orchestra program, where each ensemble visited each other’s cities, got to know other like-minded young musicians, and got to work with each other’s conductors. Why tour? We believe …