About the event

Join us for a spectacular evening of music, memories, and milestone celebrations at “Cheers to 50 Years,” an extraordinary event commemorating half a century of the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO). As we toast to 50 years, we will be joined by special musical guest and Broadway sensation, Norm Lewis. Renowned for his powerful voice, Mr. Lewis will grace the stage with our awesome Young Peoples Orchestra, directed by Mr. Brian Worsdale, adding a touch of Broadway magic to this momentous occasion. After the concert, keep the celebration going at the Golden VIP reception, which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, birthday cake, an open bar (wine, beer, soda), and a chance to mingle with Norm Lewis! Secure your tickets below and don’t miss this grand celebration!

The Program

Johannes Brahms: Academic Festival Overture

Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor: I. Allegro Moderato
Tadao Tomokiyo, Piano (Winner of the 2024 Concerto Competition)

Bedřich Smetana: The Moldau

Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Symphony #4 in F Minor: IV. Finale

INTERMISSION

Camille Saint-Saëns: “Bacchanale” from Samson and Delilah

George Gershwin: “I Got Rhythm“
Norm Lewis, Baritone

George Gershwin: “I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin'” from Porgy and Bess
Norm Lewis, Baritone

Claude-Michel Schönberg: Selections from Les Misérables

Andrew Lloyd Webber: “Music of the Night” from The Phantom of The Opera
Norm Lewis, Baritone

Claude-Michel Schönberg: “Stars” from Les Misérables
Norm Lewis, Baritone

About Norm Lewis!

Norm Lewis was recently seen onstage starring in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production of A Soldier’s Play and in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End Concert of Love Never Dies. Mr. Lewis last appeared on Broadway in the Fall of 2021, starring in Chicken and Biscuits at the Circle In The Square Theatre. He received several award nominations for his performance as Porgy in the Broadway production of The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess and in 2014 made history as the first Black “Phantom” in The Phantom Of The Opera. He is an Emmy, Grammy, Tony and SAG Award nominee for his work onstage, screen, and in music. Mr. Lewis is a proud, founding member of Black Theatre United.

Click HERE to read extended bio!

General Admission

$25

General Admission tickets include entry into TRYPO’s “Cheers to 50 Years” anniversary concert!

Get Tickets!

Interested in VIP or Golden VIP tickets? It’s not too late! Reach out to Emily at emily@trypo.org to learn more.

VIP Tickets

$50

VIP Tickets include reserved seating, exclusive gift and reserved parking.

Golden VIP Tickets

$150

Golden VIP Tickets include reserved seating, exclusive gift, reserved parking, and entry into after concert reception with guest artist, Norm Lewis!

Want to come but can’t afford a ticket? Click HERE to request a scholarship ticket!

Can't come to the concert, but want to support TRYPO? Click Here!

The Schedule

4:30 PM – Lobby doors open. Student performances begin in the lobby. Find a chair to listen, enjoy an abundance of concessions from the snack bar, and grab a photo with TRYPO’s mascot, Contraporktus!

5:30 PM – Concert hall doors open. Grab your seats and get settled for the performance.

6:00 PM – YPO performance begins.

7:00 PM – Approximate time of Intermission.

8:00 PM – Approximate concert end time. Golden VIP Reception with Norm Lewis begins in the upstairs balcony (reception ends by 9:30 PM).

Want more TRYPO? Check out Wind Symphony, Symphonette, and Tutti Strings in their own concert the same day at 1:15pm! Click HERE for tickets!

Meet the Host Committee

Co-Chairs: Monica & Adam Hertzman | Lisa & Stephen Botos
Honorees: Norm Lewis, Musical Honoree | Jim Cunningham and Anna Singer, Phyllis Susen Award Winners
Host Committee:
Marty & Bridgett Bates
Karen & Kim Boston
Devin Cygnar
Dr. Paul Doerksen
Shelly Fuerte
Alice Gelormino
James Gourlay
Michael & Dr. Catherine Haggerty
Emmanuel Houndo
Julie Hughes
Sean Juhl
Rachel Kisic
Jerry Morosco & Paul Ford, Jr.
Stephanie & Eliseo Rael
John Moore
Dennis O’Boyle
Suzanne Perrino
Melia Tourangeau
David Alan Wehr
Andrew & Katie Wickesberg
Dr. Jedd Wolchok & Karen Popkin