Symphonette

For our final Senior Spotlight of the 2021-22 season, we are featuring two seniors from our violin section and one from our cello section. Learn more about Sophia, Max, and Katy below! Sophia  Sophia has been a part of the #TRYPOfam for six years. During her time in TRYPO, Sophia has played cello in Symphonette and Young Peoples Orchestra. Sophia became interested in joining TRYPO because she always heard fellow musicians speaking very highly of the program. Her favorite TRYPO memory was when she got to go to Washington, D.C. with her friends during her time in Symphonette. Sophia graduated…

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…

A native of Pittsburgh, Kathleen Melucci holds the Principal Cello position with the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and  Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh. Kathleen holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Mannes College of Music. Her major teachers include Bernard Greenhouse, Steven Doane, and Timothy Eddy.  In addition to her orchestral positions, Kathleen is an active freelancer, chamber musician, and educator.  Kathleen is a member of the Artistic Staff at the Three Rivers Young People’s Orchestras (where she was a member at age 10), Youth Chamber Connection, and maintains a thriving private cello studio. A committed Suzuki teacher, Kathleen has…

Congratulations to the following students who have been invited to join TRYPO’s 2021-22 Season! Welcome to the #TRYPOfam! Check out the full ensemble rosters!

After seven years working with Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras to provide music education programs and performance opportunities for young people, Andrew Wickesberg has announced he will be departing from his role as Symphonette Conductor at the end of the 2019-20 Season. During his tenure, Andrew focused on teaching the musicians in Symphonette to love music and to have fun making it. “I love thinking of the hundreds of young musicians who have learned that from him,” said Executive Director Lindsey Nova. “One of my favorite things has been sitting with Andrew in new member auditions. I saw time and…

Congratulations to the following students who have been accepted to the 2019-20 Season of Symphonette! Students are listed in alphabetical order by last name: ViolinDai’Quon J. BolekyAnna Delale-O’ConnorViola HaggertyEloise JohnsonMaria SchroederSophia SellnerSophia SmithKiana SuttonLily TangSofia VujevichSiyuan Michelle YangLeonardo Yu ViolaMartine Ferrency CelloIvy EcholsAmanda GreenEmma Nolan BassMolly Hoover