Announcement

We are thrilled to share a remarkable achievement that underscores our commitment to excellence and leadership in the world of music. Our very own Executive Director, Lindsey Nova, has been appointed as an Ex-Officio Member of the prestigious League of American Orchestras Board of Directors and named Chair of the League of American Orchestras Youth Orchestra Division. This distinguished appointment recognizes Lindsey’s exceptional dedication, expertise, and unwavering passion for advancing orchestral music, especially as it relates to youth orchestras. As an Ex-Officio Member, Lindsey will play a vital role in shaping the direction of the League of American Orchestras, contributing …

We love hearing from our alums about what they’ve been up to since their time in TRYPO! Today we feature tuba player, Russ Pedersen! We’re so proud of his accomplishments!! Read all about Russ’ time in TRYPO and what he is doing now: Russ joined TRYPO in 1980 and played in TRYPO until the 1982-83 season. Russ received his undergraduate degree at Duquesne University and his master’s at Carnegie Mellon University. Both a musician and educator, Russ has performed around the country and in Scotland and Canada with such ensembles as the American Wind Symphony Orchestra, the River City Brass …

  We are excited to announce a new major gift and the largest individual donation in TRYPO’s history from Karen Popkin and Dr. Jedd Wolchok to create the Popkin Wolchok Music Director Chair in honor of Brian Worsdale’s commitment to exceptional young people in our region and beyond. Ms. Popkin and Dr. Wolchok recognize the lasting impact that their gift can have on TRYPO and have structured the gift as a matching opportunity for operating funds. Lindsey Nova, TRYPO executive director said, “We’re so grateful to Ms. Popkin and Dr. Wolchok for their exceptionally generous gift. I know that their …

We love hearing from our alums about what they’ve been up to since their time in TRYPO! Today we feature flutist Celeste Simpson! We’re so proud of her accomplishments!! Read all about Celeste’s time in TRYPO and what she is doing now: Celeste joined TRYPO in 2010 and played in TRYPO until the 2011-12 season. After she graduated from high school, Celeste attended Seton Hill University to earn a degree in Music Therapy. She then earned her Master’s in Music Therapy from Slippery Rock University. Celeste is a current doctoral student at Chatham University in their Doctor of Psychology in …

TRYPO is thrilled to unveil an exciting summer initiative to provide honors band/orchestra audition preparation for students in grades 9 through 12. This FREE clinic is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and insights to excel in their honors auditions, offering a head start as they transition into the fall of 2023. Scheduled for June 28th from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at North Hills Middle School, this session promises to be a transformative experience for aspiring musicians.

Audition results have been posted for the 2023-24 season of Young Peoples Orchestra and Wind Symphony! Coming soon…Symphonette and Tutti Strings!

We love hearing from our alums about what they’ve been up to since their time in TRYPO! Today we feature cellist, Dennis Persin! We’re so proud of his accomplishments!! Read all about Dennis’ time in TRYPO and what he is doing now: Dennis joined TRYPO in 1996 and played in TRYPO until the 1999-2000 season. After he graduated from high school, Dennis attended Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music to earn a degree in Music Education. He then earned his Master’s in Education Curriculum Instruction and Design from St. Vincent College. Now, Dennis is a Gateway School District music teacher and …