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What is the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra?
How do you join PYPO?
When and where does PYPO rehearse?
How and when can I see PYPO perform?
Which school districts participate in PYPO?
What does it cost to be a member?
What is the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra?
PYPO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth orchestra, comprised of musicians from grades 4 to 12 from over 32 different school districts in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
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How do you join PYPO?
Membership in PYPO is open to all interested students in grades 9 - 12 who qualify through our audition process (please see audition page for date of next scheduled auditions). Click here for an Audition Application. For more information on membership and auditioning, please call us at (412) 403-0002.
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When and where does PYPO rehearse?
We rehearse every Saturday morning, from 10:00 to 12:30 PM from mid-October through early April. Rehearsals are held at the Chartiers Valley Intermediate School.
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How and when can I see PYPO perform?
4 - 5 performances are scheduled from December through April. See our Concerts page for details.
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Which school districts participate in PYPO?
Our musicians come from the following school districts and private schools:
| Ambridge |
Montour |
Baldwin |
Moon Area |
| Sewickley Academy |
Beaver Area |
Mt. Lebanon |
North Allegheny |
| Steel Valley |
Bethel Park |
North Hills |
Upper St. Clair |
| West Allegheny |
Peters Township |
Cannon McMillan |
Pine Richland |
| West Jefferson Hills |
Chartiers Valley |
Pittsburgh Public |
Franklin Regional |
| Quaker Valley |
Montour |
Baldwin Whitehall |
Deer Lakes |
| Seneca Valley |
Chartiers Houston |
Carlynton |
McKeesport Area |
| CAPA |
Northgate |
Kiski Area |
Rhema Christian |
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What does it cost to be a member?
PYPO Tuition for the 2010-2011 season is $550 with a 10% multi-member discount for each additional family member. A payment plan is available. PYPO also offers a limited number of scholarships per season.
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