Announcement

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 …

We are excited to announce the results of TRYPO’s 2017-18 Concerto Competition. Congratulations to Kayla Gilmore on winning this year! Kayla, a senior at Oak Glen High School in West Virginia, will perform Cécile Chaminade’s Flute Concertino in D major, Op. 107 at our upcoming concert, Bridge to Bohemia, on May 13. We are continually impressed each year at the level of dedication and musicianship on display by the participants. Congratulations to everyone who competed in TRYPO’s 2017-18 Concerto Competition!

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 …

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. …

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 …

We are looking for students interested in learning the double bass. We may be able to assist with both an instrument and instruction for students who show talent and dedication. For more information, please call 412-391-0526 or e-mail staff@trypo.org.

Do you have a current student in TRYPO or potential future students in TRYPO? We would like to work with you on helping your students prepare for upcoming concerts and events! Fill out this form to receive notifications on upcoming seating auditions, concerts, masterclass opportunities, and future new member auditions. We are so grateful for the work that the private teachers and school teachers do with these talented young musicians! Bravo to you and we hope that we take a stronger role in supporting the work that you do! Please feel free to let us know how we can help …