2025 PYPO Festivals
Register today for one of PYPO's annual festivals, and experience a slice of what PYPO is all about. Within the span of just a single Saturday, festival participants learn, rehearse, and perform a full concert's worth of music under the expert direction of PYPO's string and wind band conductors. Join students from all over the Tri-State area and perform side-by-side with PYPO's musicians.
The only requirement to join is that you have at least one year of experience on your instrument and an excitement about growing as a musician. ​Select the festival below for your instrument type for more details and links to register!
PYPO String Fest
Who:
String students in grades 4-7, with at least one year of playing experience on their instrument
What:
One full day of instruction led by PYPO's string faculty, sectional coaches, and student mentors from PYPO's Intermezzo and Philharmonic ensembles.
When:
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
2:30 - 8:00 PM, Free Concert Starts at 7:00 PM
Where:
South Fayette High School
3640 Old Oakdale Rd, McDonald, PA 15057
Registration Deadlines & Fees*:
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Early Bird Deadline - December 15th - Early Bird Pricing $40
Final Deadline - January 1st - Regular Pricing $50
*The price of registration includes music instruction by PYPO's expert staff, a pizza dinner, and a Festival T-shirt!
PYPO Band Fest
Who:
Band Students in grades 4-9, with at least one year of playing experience on their instrument
What:
One full day of instruction led by PYPO's band faculty and student mentors from PYPO's Philharmonic Orchestra.
When:
Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
2:30 - 8:00 PM, Free Concert Starts at 7:00 PM
Where:
Chartiers Valley Intermediate School
2030 E Swallow Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Registration Deadlines & Fees*:
Register early to save and guarantee your T-Shirt Size
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Early Bird Deadline - December 15th - Early Bird Pricing $40
Final Deadline - January 1st - Regular Pricing $50