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 Strings members, please check the
"Current Members" tab above for important information and updates!
"Current Members" tab above for important information and updates!
Chamber Strings
For String Players Grades 6-9
Younga Reitz, Director
The Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Chamber Strings was created to meet the needs of string students in grades 6-9 for a program designed to advance the level of string players in preparation for the more demanding repertoire of the PYCO Orchestra.
PYCO Chamber Strings rehearses every Sunday from 3:45 PM to 5:15 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 Strings
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 Strings tuition is $225 per semester. A sibling discount of 10% will be applied to any PYCO tuition that is equal or less than the first tuition paid. If you think you will have difficulty paying tuition, please contact us as soon as possible.
PYCO Chamber Strings Director
Chamber Strings is led by Younga Reitz. Learn more about Younga on our music coaches page.
Younga Reitz, Director
The Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Chamber Strings was created to meet the needs of string students in grades 6-9 for a program designed to advance the level of string players in preparation for the more demanding repertoire of the PYCO Orchestra.
PYCO Chamber Strings rehearses every Sunday from 3:45 PM to 5:15 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 Strings
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 Strings tuition is $225 per semester. A sibling discount of 10% will be applied to any PYCO tuition that is equal or less than the first tuition paid. If you think you will have difficulty paying tuition, please contact us as soon as possible.
PYCO Chamber Strings Director
Chamber Strings is led by Younga Reitz. Learn more about Younga on our music coaches page.