Young Peoples Orchestra

Jeremy Black has been Principal Second Violin of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2017, having played in the First Violin section from 2002 to 2017. He also performs as Concertmaster of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra each summer in Chicago, a position he has held since 2005. Black has played as guest Concertmaster with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, and Buffalo Philharmonic, and in the violin sections of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and Cleveland Orchestra. As a soloist and leader, Jeremy Black has soloed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, …

This Senior Spotlight features seniors in our Oboe, Trombone, and French Horn sections. Learn more about Becky, Timothy, and Rebecca below! Becky Becky has been a TRYPO musician for four years, playing oboe in Wind Symphony, Young Peoples Orchestra, and Youth Chamber Connection. She was also the winner of our Concerto Competition this year.  She joined TRYPO because of the orchestra experience. “I wanted to be surrounded by musicians that love music as much as I do!”  When asked about her favorite TRYPO memory, Becky shared, “There are too many amazing memories, but one that sticks out to me right …

This Senior Spotlight features seniors in our viola section. Learn more about Claire, Katie, and Anna below! Claire Claire has played the viola in Young Peoples Orchestra for two years. She wanted to join TRYPO for the opportunity to play in a full symphony orchestra and to be challenged by advanced repertoire. Her favorite TRYPO memory was when the ensembles came back together for the first in-person rehearsal at the Energy Innovation Center after Meeting on Zoom for so long due to the pandemic. “It was amazing to finally play with other people in person!” Claire is graduating from Fox …