Alumni

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 and Mannes College of Music. Her major teachers include Bernard Greenhouse, Steven Doane, and Timothy Eddy.  In addition to her orchestral positions, Kathleen is an active freelancer, chamber musician, and educator.  Kathleen is a member of the Artistic Staff at the Three Rivers Young People’s Orchestras (where she was a member at age 10), Youth Chamber Connection, and maintains a thriving private cello studio. A committed Suzuki teacher, Kathleen has …

Make a gift to the “Don’t Forget Your Music Stand” Fund to help the new YC² Manager get up and running and send Mrs. Cunningham a message!

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! – Shantanique Moore, Marketing and Operations Assistant Click here to read Duquesne University’s announcement of Olivia’s win from March 10, 2021!  

Thanks to the Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation, TRYPO has a new home at the Energy Innovation Center for our 2020-21 Season in-person rehearsals (once we begin to schedule those again!). We are excited to introduce you to this amazing space and so grateful to Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation for having us this year! Here are some pretty awesome things about the building and new relationship:  🏢 A Huge Room – We will be primarily using a 5,000 square foot space, so we will have lots of room to spread out.  📍Centrally Located – Located at 1435 Bedford Avenue, just a few blocks from Duquesne University. 🚗 Lots …