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 Junior Strings members, please check the
"Current Members" tab above for important information and updates!
"Current Members" tab above for important information and updates!
Junior Strings
For String Players Grades 4-7
Stephen Ehrlich, Director
Following in the PYCO tradition of excellence, the Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Junior Strings is a program designed to build solid, fundamental rhythmic and orchestral skills and improved sight-reading abilities in a non-competitive, relaxed, supportive and fun environment for string students grades 4-7.
PYCO Junior Strings rehearses every Sunday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM from September through April, with winter and spring breaks. There will also be public performances at PYCO concerts over the course of the year. All rehearsals take place at the PYCO School of Music.
To Audition for the PYCO Junior 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 Junior Strings tuition is $200 per semester. A sibling discount of 10% will be applied to any PYCO tuition that is equal or less than the first tuition. If you think you will have difficulty paying tuition, please contact us as soon as possible.
PYCO Junior Strings Director
Junior Strings is directed by Stephen Ehrlich. Learn more about Steve on our music coaches page!
Stephen Ehrlich, Director
Following in the PYCO tradition of excellence, the Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Junior Strings is a program designed to build solid, fundamental rhythmic and orchestral skills and improved sight-reading abilities in a non-competitive, relaxed, supportive and fun environment for string students grades 4-7.
PYCO Junior Strings rehearses every Sunday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM from September through April, with winter and spring breaks. There will also be public performances at PYCO concerts over the course of the year. All rehearsals take place at the PYCO School of Music.
To Audition for the PYCO Junior 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 Junior Strings tuition is $200 per semester. A sibling discount of 10% will be applied to any PYCO tuition that is equal or less than the first tuition. If you think you will have difficulty paying tuition, please contact us as soon as possible.
PYCO Junior Strings Director
Junior Strings is directed by Stephen Ehrlich. Learn more about Steve on our music coaches page!