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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 …

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 wind musicians from our saxophone and clarinet sections. Learn more about Samantha, Anna, and Evelyn below! Samantha Samantha has been a part of the #TRYPOfam for one year. During her time in TRYPO, Samantha has played  in our Wind Symphony. When asked why she wanted to join TRYPO, Samantha shared “I have been in many PMEA honors bands and met friends who were in TRYPO and told me I should join and would really enjoy it. Plus Dr. Morrison, my private …

It’s that time of year already where we feature our 2023-24 season Senior musicians! For our first post of the season,  we are featuring three woodwind musicians from our clarinet and bassoon sections. Learn more about Ben, Maddie, and Anderson below! Ben Ben has been a part of the #TRYPOfam for three years. During his time in TRYPO, Ben has played clarinet in our Wind Symphony ensemble. When asked why he wanted to join TRYPO, Ben shared “I wanted to play with a concert band but my school’s program was small. TRYPO was the perfect mix of fun, difficulty, and …

Congratulations to Tadao Tomokiyo, the 2023-24 Young Peoples Orchestra Concerto Competition winner! Tadao will perform Piano Concerto in A Minor: I. Allegro Moderato by Edvard Grieg at TRYPO’s 50th Anniversary concert on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland. We also wish to congratulate all of our musicians who competed! Keep reading to learn more about Tadao and the competition experience: Q: How long have you studied the piano? I have been studying piano for thirteen years. Q: Why did you choose the piano? We had a piano in my house. I started messing around on it before …

Save the date for our Spring Concert Series: Cheers to 50 Years on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland Celebrate this dynamic community of young musicians. Program information to come. Please register for tickets in advance and plan to arrive early to enjoy concessions in the lobby. As with every TRYPO concert, general admission tickets are free with a suggested donation. Limited reserved seating is available with a VIP ticket purchase. Learn more and reserve your tickets HERE!