
PYPO 2023 Summer Camps
PYPO offers string, band, and full orchestra instrumental music camps for all ages this summer!
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String Orchestra Camps
Join PYPO for some music-making fun this summer!
PYPO Developing Strings Camp
Ages: Students entering 4th, 5th and 6th grade
Dates: June 26-30, 2023
Time: Monday – Thursday 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M., Friday 9:00 A.M. – approx 2:00 P.M. (Concert at 1:00 P.M.)
Location: Chartiers Valley Intermediate School
Cost: $150
Description: An in-person camp for violin, viola, cello and bass students who are entering grades 4-6. Christina Crivelli, PYPO Overture Strings Director and South Fayette Intermediate Strings Teacher 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!
PYPO Prelude String Orchestra Camp
Ages: Students entering 6th through 9th grades
Dates: June 26-30, 2023
Times: Monday – Thursday 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M., Friday 9:00 A.M – approx. 2:00 P.M. (Concert at 1:00 P.M.)
Location: Chartiers Valley Intermediate School
Cost: $300
Description: An in-person camp for violin, viola, cello and bass students who are entering grades 6-9. Erika Pierce, PYPO Executive Director and Prelude Strings Director, will lead students rehearsing a variety of string orchestra music and will combine with the Intermediate Band Camp for Full Orchestra. 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!
Band Instrument Camps
Join PYPO for some music-making fun this summer!
PYPO Developing Band Camp
Ages: Students entering 4th, 5th and 6th grade
Dates: June 26-30, 2023
Time: Monday – Thursday 9:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M., Friday 9:00 A.M. – approx 2:00 P.M. (Concert at 1:00 P.M.)
Location: Chartiers Valley Intermediate School
Cost: $150
Description: An in-person band camp for woodwind, brass and percussion students who are entering grades 4-6. Kevin Varga, PYPO’s Overture Band Director and Prelude Assistant Conductor 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. Grab your instrument 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!
Intermediate Band & Full Orchestra Camp
Ages: Students entering 6th through 9th grades
Dates: June 26-30, 2023
Times: Monday – Thursday 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M., Friday 9:00 A.M – approx. 2:00 P.M. (Concert at 1:00 P.M.)
Location: Chartiers Valley Intermediate School
Cost: $300
Description: An in-person band camp for woodwind, brass and percussion students who are entering grades 6-9. Dr. Scott DiTullio, PYPO’s Director of Bands and Kevin Varga, PYPO’s Overture Band Director and Prelude Assistant Conductor will lead students rehearsing a variety of band music and will combine with the Intermediate String Camp for Full Orchestra. 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!
Black and Gold Philharmonic
Join PYPO for some music-making fun this summer!
Black and Gold Philharmonic
Ages: Students entering 9th grade and up, Alumni, and adults!
Dates: June 26, 27, 29, 30 and Concert Date TBD
Times: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Chartiers Valley Intermediate School
Cost: $100 for Hight School Students
No Cost for Alumni, College Students, or Adults
Description: Experience the music and the fun of a full orchestra designed for advanced string, woodwind, brass and percussionists entering 9th grade and beyond! Directed by PYPO’s music director, Dr. Roger Tabler, the Black and Gold Philharmonic will rehearse and perform at least one concert at the conclusion of the week.