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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 …

As the holidays swiftly approach, we’re excited to share last season’s full Winter Showcase video with you! Please enjoy festive and classic performances, including Sleigh Ride and pieces by Tchaikovsky and Eric Whitacre featuring YPO, Symphonette, Wind Symphony, and Youth Chamber Connection. Share the 2020-21 season accomplishments with your family and friends, and mark your calendars for our first performance back with a live audience on January 16, 2022! <   Click here to view the Winter Showcase from the 2020-21 season on YouTube. Click here to view the Spring Concert video recording from the 2020-21 season on YouTube.

Sign up for a quartet or quintet today! All musicians ages 8-19 are welcome to register by September 26!

TRYPO is excited to welcome the newest administrative staff additions to the #TRYPOfam! Alyssa Hensley recently assumed the role of Manager of Youth Chamber Connection and Special Projects. And Emily Bovan now serves as TRYPO’s Marketing Assistant in addition to her current position as the UniSound Program Coordinator, which she began in March of this year. Both staff members are off to an awesome start! Harpist Alyssa Hensley is hitting the ground running as the manager for Youth Chamber Connection. Having performed as a chamber and orchestral musician, she is excited to take on new projects and grow the chamber …

We’re now accepting applications for Marketing Assistant and Program Manager for Youth Chamber Connection and Special Projects!

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!