Announcement

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 we’re working to create additional online programs and activities. You can find out more about those and how TRYPO is planning for next season by visiting this page.

Last night, March 31, would have been TRYPO’s 2nd ever Carnegie Hall performance. While we weren’t able to be in NYC, we still celebrated our awesome young musicians and amazing music together. At the time we would have been on stage, we came together virtually and listened to this playlist of our concert program, including YPO’s December 2019 performance of Stravinsky’s Suite from The Firebird. Please enjoy and share this playlist hosted by music director, Brian Worsdale, with your friends and family!

We are facing an unprecedented time in our community and our country right now. Some major decisions have been made for us, and we wanted to keep you posted. We are heartbroken at these developments, but there is nothing we can do. Carnegie Hall has cancelled our concert in NYC on March 31, 2020. Therefore, YPO’s much-anticipated trip to New York City has been cancelled. Duquesne University has closed the campus effective as of the end of classes on Friday, March 13 through March 28. All YPO, WS, SYM, Saturday YC2, and PE coachings, rehearsals, sectionals are cancelled on March …

After seven years working with Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras to provide music education programs and performance opportunities for young people, Andrew Wickesberg has announced he will be departing from his role as Symphonette Conductor at the end of the 2019-20 Season. During his tenure, Andrew focused on teaching the musicians in Symphonette to love music and to have fun making it. “I love thinking of the hundreds of young musicians who have learned that from him,” said Executive Director Lindsey Nova. “One of my favorite things has been sitting with Andrew in new member auditions. I saw time and …

Congratulations to Gracie Zielinski for winning this year’s concerto competition! Gracie will perform the Saint Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, op.61, with YPO on the upcoming spring concert on May 10, 2020 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. We are continually impressed each year at the level of dedication and musicianship on display — congratulations to everyone who competed! A select number of participants were invited to perform in an Honors Recital later this year. Details to be announced. Keep reading to learn more about Gracie! Q: How long have you studied the violin?A: I have studied …

Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras is thrilled to announce that YPO received an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Tuesday, March 31, 2020! After much internal discussion, a survey to parents and students, and a lot of discussion among members of the board of directors, we are pleased to announce that we have accepted the invitation and… We are going to Carnegie Hall, NYC in March 2020! We have a lot of details to work out in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more information about the itinerary and repertoire! We can’t wait!! What …

TRYPO has been growing by leaps and bounds. Have you seen the amazing artistic staff that TRYPO students get to work with? Recent appointments include: LEN LAVELLE: Co-Conductor of Wind Symphony KATELYN PIROTH: Symphonette 2019-20 season Guest Conductor and Symphonette Viola Coach IRENE CHENG: Symphonette Violin I Coach RACHEL STEGEMAN: Symphonette Violin II Coach PAUL EVANS: Percussion Ensemble Director (also continuing as YPO Percussion Coach) We love having these fantastic music educators working with our students! For more information about all of our team members, please visit: TRYPO’s Artistic Staff