Current operations of PYCO programs have been adjusted due to COVID-19 procedures and protocols.
For details specific for the Spring 2021 semester please check here: pyco.org/2020-2021-season-info.
Current Chamber Brass members, please check the
"Current Members" tab above for important information and updates!
"Current Members" tab above for important information and updates!
Chamber Brass

For Brass Players Grades 8-12
Rick Murrell, Director
The Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Chamber Brass was created to meet the needs of talented brass players in grades 8-12 for a high caliber chamber group that performs exciting and challenging music for brass ensemble.
PYCO Chamber Brass rehearses every Sunday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM from September through April, with winter and spring breaks. There will also be public performances at concerts over the course of the year. All rehearsals take place at the PYCO School of Music.
Rick Murrell, Director
The Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Chamber Brass was created to meet the needs of talented brass players in grades 8-12 for a high caliber chamber group that performs exciting and challenging music for brass ensemble.
PYCO Chamber Brass rehearses every Sunday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM from September through April, with winter and spring breaks. There will also be public performances at concerts over the course of the year. All rehearsals take place at the PYCO School of Music.
To Audition for the PYCO Chamber Brass
Review the audition requirements for your instrument and submit an application. Once we receive and process the completed application, you will be contacted to schedule your audition.
Tuition and Membership
The PYCO Chamber Brass tuition is $200 per semester. A sibling discount of 10% will be applied to any PYCO tuition that is equal to or less than the first tuition. If you think you will have difficulty paying tuition, please contact us as soon as possible.
PYCO Chamber Brass Directors
Chamber Brass is led by Rick Murrell. Learn more about Rick on our music coaches page.
Review the audition requirements for your instrument and submit an application. Once we receive and process the completed application, you will be contacted to schedule your audition.
Tuition and Membership
The PYCO Chamber Brass tuition is $200 per semester. A sibling discount of 10% will be applied to any PYCO tuition that is equal to or less than the first tuition. If you think you will have difficulty paying tuition, please contact us as soon as possible.
PYCO Chamber Brass Directors
Chamber Brass is led by Rick Murrell. Learn more about Rick on our music coaches page.