Young Peoples Orchestra

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!  

Back in March, Marketing and Operations Assistant Shantanique Moore interviewed Juliana Matteo about her experience with Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artist Competition. Read the interview and check out a video of Juliana playing an excerpt from Minstrel’s Adieu to His Native Land by John Thomas below. • • • SM: Hi, Juliana! Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me. We are so happy and proud of you for your recent success in the Westmoreland Symphony’s Young Artist Competition! Could you provide a little info about the competition? JM: It is a local competition in Greensburg, …

We’re now accepting video auditions for the 2021-22 Season ensembles. We have one full orchestra, one string ensemble, one wind symphony, and one percussion ensemble. Check out the audition requirements, and let us know if you have questions.

The #TRYPOfam knows how to handle difficult times together (get it?), and this year will be no different! We’re still looking for a few young musicians to join our ensembles in September. (our members are typically 12-18 years old) Young Peoples Orchestra [YPO]: Oboe and Trumpet Wind Symphony [WS]: Bass Clarinet; Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophone; Bass Trombone Symphonette [SYM]: Violin, Viola, and Double Bass Click HERE for the YPO & WS Audition Requirements! Click HERE for the SYM Audition Requirements! Want more? The following programs will enroll in the fall: Apprentice Conducting Program, Youth Chamber Connection, Percussion Ensemble, and …