Musicians

We love hearing from our alums about what they’ve been up to since their time in TRYPO! Today we feature trumpet player, Kevin Skinkis! We’re so proud of his accomplishments!! Read all about Kevin’s time in TRYPO and what he is doing now: Kevin joined TRYPO in 2015 and played in our ensembles until the 2016-17 season. Kevin is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music with a Masters of Music studying under Michael Sachs, principal trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra. Currently, he is  pursuing a Graduate Diploma Degree at CIM and frequently appears with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Louisville …

Save the date for our Winter 2023-24 Concert Series: The Best Is Yet to Come on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University. This concert will feature performance by Wind Symphony under the direction of Robert Traugh and Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Eliseo Rael. Celebrate this dynamic community of young musicians! The concert is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required. Interested parties can register here.

As our Operations Assistant and Librarian, Akari Ogawa moves on to her new job opportunity as Director of Operations at Chamber Music Pittsburgh, she leaves TRYPO students with this letter:   Dear TRYPO students,  I used to be where you are 15 years ago. I was a high school student attending marching band practices, youth orchestra rehearsals on weekends, auditioning for All State. I always loved performing, but I honestly could not see myself solely as a musician. I wanted to make an impact in the world, and I didn’t feel like I was doing too much with what I …

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! To show TRYPO’s importance in his life, current YPO musician, CJ Inkenhaus shared why he is encouraging others to support our “Give Back to the Future” campaign on Giving Tuesday.  Q: How has TRYPO influenced your musical journey and personal growth? TRYPO has made an outstanding impact on my musical journey and my entire life. From starting in 4th grade in Symphonette to being in YPO from 7th grade to now, I have seen so many musicians and myself grow tremendously, and I’ve been able to meet so many musicians throughout my time. …