String Orchestra Camps

Join PYPO for some music-making fun this summer!
All camps will be held in person. For information on PYPO’s Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan, please CLICK HERE.

PYPO Overture Strings Camp
Ages: Students entering 4th, 5th and 6th grade with 1-3 years of experience playing their instrument
Dates: June 21-25, 2021
Time: Daily, 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Location: Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie
Cost: $95

Description: An in-person camp for violin, viola, cello and bass students who have 1-3 years of playing experience. Christina Crivelli, PYPO Overture Strings Director and South Fayette Intermediate Strings Teacher and Erika Pierce, PYPO Executive Director and Prelude Strings Director will lead students in a variety of musical games, rehearsals, and activities to enhance note reading, rhythm counting, and ear training. Students will work towards an end of the week performance for friends and family. Rosin up your bow and join in the fun! Due to space restrictions, we are limited in the number of students who will be able to participate. Register early to reserve your spot!

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PYPO Prelude String Orchestra Camp
Ages: Students entering 6th through 9th grades with 4+ years of experience playing their instrument
Dates: June 21-25, 2021
Times: Daily, 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Location: Andrew Carnegie Music Hall
Cost: $125
Description: An in-person camp for violin, viola, cello and bass students who have 4+ years of playing experience. Erika Pierce, PYPO Executive Director and Prelude Strings Director and Christina Crivelli, PYPO Overture Strings Director and South Fayette Intermediate Strings Teacher will lead students rehearsing a variety of string orchestra music. Students will work towards an end of the week performance for friends and family. Let’s learn some tunes and have fun! Due to space restrictions, we are limited in the number of students who will be able to participate. Register early to reserve your spot!
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Band Instrument Camps

Join PYPO for some music-making fun this summer!
All camps will be held in person. For information on PYPO’s Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan, please CLICK HERE.

PYPO Prelude Band Camp
Ages: Grades 5-9
Dates: June 28-July 2, 2021
Time: 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
Location: Andrew Carnegie Music Hall
Cost: $155
Description: Join Adam Janssen and Stephen Flory, PYPO’s Band Directors in a week-long day camp in which you will explore solo, chamber and ensemble music on your instrument! Students will receive individual and group attention as they prepare solo pieces for their instrument, collaborate with small chamber music groups and participate in a full band ensemble. Students will explore new genres of music, sight-reading, music theory, music technology and music recording/production. Camp will culminate in a live performance for family and friends.
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String Chamber Music Camps

Join PYPO for some music-making fun this summer!
All camps will be held in person. For information on PYPO’s Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan, please CLICK HERE.

PYPO Philharmonic String Chamber Ensemble Camp
Ages: Students entering 8th through 12th grades with 4+ years of experience playing their instrument
Dates: June 21-25, 2021
Times: Daily, 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Location: Andrew Carnegie Music Hall
Cost: $145
Description: An in-person camp for violin, viola, cello and bass students who have played their string instrument for 4 or more years. Patrick Forsyth, PYPO’s Philharmonic Strings Director and supplemental string coaches will lead students in a true chamber music experience by playing in trios, quartets or quintets. Rehearsals will consist of ensemble coaching, master classes and demonstrations. Students will work towards an end of the week performance for friends and family. Students are encouraged to form their own chamber ensembles, but students may register and be assigned to a group as well. This camp registration is limited based on space, so register early to make sure you reserve your spot!
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