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Pittsburgh Youth
Philharmonic Orchestra
PYPO
2012/2013
PYPO and PRELUDE AUDITIONS
Dates have been set for the 2012/2013 auditions for both
PYPO and Prelude Ensembles.
Auditions will be held on April 28th and May 6th. Click here for more information.
PYPO Trombone/Euphonium Audition Note:
The current audition piece listed for trombone players (the
Blazewitch, Concert Piece #5) is permanently out
of print. If any student already has the Blazewitch music and
is working on it, we will still recognize that piece.
If
anyone
cannot get a hold of the Blazewitch piece that wants
to audition for PYPO you need to use the following
piece:
Mozart Concerto in B flat, K191, Rondo Mvt./Kendor
This
piece is actually
listed and recognized as a bassoon solo that over the years
has been developed into a euphonium solo. If you see it
listed as a bassoon solo, you have the right piece!
Welcome Dr.
Roger Tabler
Music Director
Imagine being part of an organization that
supposedly existed for purposes of music education. . .
all the while spending all the organizational resources
on harvesting the talent that others have cultivated. Isn't
that taking credit for another's labors? Well, that's the
M.O. of most youth-arts organizations. They rely on schools/private
teachers to sow the seeds, and rather than developing fertile
soil in which those young lives can blossom, most youth
orchestra programs are completely driven by the end results
of the ensemble.
This is what we strive to avoid at PYPO, through our summer camp geared
for middle school students and our strong commitment to the Prelude Strings,
Prelude Brass, and Prelude Woodwinds. One of our priorities is to assist
school music programs, augmenting the education provided in the schools.
We're driven by the idea that PYPO students will return each week to their
schools being leaders, mentors, and guides for other budding musicians.
At PYPO, we do not place the product above the process. . . we try to balance
these two ideals each and every week.
Our staff is totally committed to challenging each musician, nurturing
each person, and exploring the humanity behind the art. We---the conductors
and coaches--each enjoy creative lives which mean performing and sharing.
As the world of classical music continues to undergo seismic shifts, at
PYPO we cling to the idea that personal excellence transcends music, because
a PYPO education is not necessarily training for just a music career---it
is training for a creative life.
PITTSBURGH
YOUTH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Advanced
Orchestra - All Instruments
PYPO Prelude String Ensemble Junior Ensemble - String Instruments
Only
PYPOPreludeWoodwind
Ensemble Junior Ensemble - Woodwind Instruments
Only (new for 2011-2012) (Minimum
requirement: 1 year experience)
PYPO
PreludeBrass
Ensemble Junior Ensemble - Brass
Instruments Only
(Minimum requirement: 1 year experience)