Musicians

Hello TRYPOfam!   My name is Alyssa Hensley, and I am the manager for Youth Chamber Connection and special projects with TRYPO!  I took on the role of YC2 manager after founder Laurie Cunningham’s retirement in 2021. I was a fresh graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where I’d studied harp performance with principal harpist of the Pittsburgh Symphony, Gretchen Van Hoesen.   As you can imagine, coming out of the COVID shutdown, the music world for a new grad was terrifying. Auditions were on hold, everyone was out of work, and restrictions on crowd sizes made gigging (weddings, cocktail hours, dinners, and …

As we mark a significant milestone in the history of the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO), we invite you to join us in celebrating our 50th anniversary! For half a century, TRYPO has been dedicated to nurturing the talents of young musicians, providing them with the resources, guidance, and opportunities to excel in their musical journeys. To commemorate this special occasion, we’ve created a special anniversary video that showcases the incredible journey we’ve embarked on together. From humble beginnings to becoming a vital part of Pittsburgh’s cultural fabric, our story is one of passion, dedication, and the transformative power …

Dates: YPO Members: August 30 – September 1 Symphonette Members: August 31 – September 1 Location: Ligonier Camp Description: Get ready for an amazing adventure at our YPO & Symphonette Mini Camp! This intensive retreat is packed with fun and music. You’ll work closely with TRYPO’s artistic and administrative staff, hang out with cool parent chaperones, and dive into the 2024-25 season’s awesome repertoire. Plus, it’s a great chance to make new friends and bond with your fellow musicians. Don’t forget, attendance is mandatory, so be sure to mark your calendars for this unforgettable weekend!    

Development Associate and Executive Assistant, Ethan Schwartz shares his experience in college and how he stayed involved with music while majoring in a non-musical field. He also shares how he navigated finding a job that matches his passions and goals.  . . .  Greetings, TRYPOfam! I’m Ethan Schwartz, your resident Development Associate and Executive Assistant, and it took me until I was 23 years old to realize that people actually work for orchestras without playing an instrument for them.   Until then, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do. I knew that I wanted to stay in music in …

Join us for an unforgettable evening as TRYPO presents our Send Us Off Concert, a spectacular prelude to YPO’s 2024 Tour. This exceptional event will showcase the remarkable talents of our Young Peoples Orchestra as they prepare to embark on a musical journey to Germany and Prague. Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of TRYPO’s music and be part of a memorable send-off. Invite your family and friends for an evening of inspiring performances and heartfelt farewells. Tickets are free with a suggested donation but online registration is required. To register for tickets, CLICK HERE. Please contact staff@trypo.org …

Today we are featuring two brass musicians from our trumpet and French horn sections. Learn more about Ricky and Caleb below! Ricky Ricky has been a part of the #TRYPOfam for 4 years. During his time in TRYPO, Ricky has played French horn in our Young Peoples Orchestra and Wind Symphony ensembles and participated in TRYPOsphere and Youth Chamber Connection as well. When asked why he wanted to join TRYPO, Ricky shared “A friend of mine brought me to a rehearsal, and I liked it so much that I joined mid-season.” His favorite memory from his time in TRYPO was …

It’s that time of year already where we feature our 2023-24 season Senior musicians! Today we are featuring three string musicians from our cello and bass sections. Learn more about Riley, Ali, and Maggie below! Riley Riley has been a part of the #TRYPOfam for six year. During her time in TRYPO, Riley has played  in Symphonette and Young Peoples Orchestra. When asked why she wanted to join TRYPO, Riley said she wanted to play more challenging music and meet new people with the same interests as her. Her favorite memory from her time in TRYPO is going to New …