wind symphony

On February 17-19, 2023, members of TRYPO’s Wind Symphony and Symphonette ensembles traveled to Washington, D.C., to play a concert with the ISO @ Third Street Symphonic Band and Musicians from the United States Air Force Band. Read more to hear about everything the musicians got up to during the trip, including musical and sightseeing opportunities! The musicians from TRYPO and the ISO @ Third Street Music started their day on Saturday by heading to the Bolling Air Force Base, where they enjoyed coaching sessions and clinics led by musicians from the United States Air Force Band. After lunch, everyone …

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, we are highlighting all the fantastic Black composers that have works included in our 2022-23 season. Learn more about Anthony Barfield, Valerie Coleman, Katahj Copley, Adrian Gordon, and Jessie Montgomery:  As part of our winter concert series, Young Peoples Orchestra (YPO) performed “Invictus for Brass” by Anthony Barfield. Barfield is a producer and composer based in New York City. Known for his lyrical writing style, his compositions have been performed throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. As a former trombonist, he has performed at halls such as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, …

This Senior Spotlight features seniors in our Oboe, Trombone, and French Horn sections. Learn more about Becky, Timothy, and Rebecca below! Becky Becky has been a TRYPO musician for four years, playing oboe in Wind Symphony, Young Peoples Orchestra, and Youth Chamber Connection. She was also the winner of our Concerto Competition this year.  She joined TRYPO because of the orchestra experience. “I wanted to be surrounded by musicians that love music as much as I do!”  When asked about her favorite TRYPO memory, Becky shared, “There are too many amazing memories, but one that sticks out to me right …