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PYCO Band & Orchestra Camp 2024
Monday, June 10th - Friday, June 14th
9 am to 2 pm Daily
(Bring a Lunch)
Camp Concert on Friday, June 14th at Noon
(Bring a Lunch)
Camp Concert on Friday, June 14th at Noon
Open to String, Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Students, Ages 10-14
Join the Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra in a rewarding five-day immersive program designed to provide band, string orchestra, and symphony orchestra playing opportunities to students ages 10 to 14 who play string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments! PYCO welcomes returning and prospective members to play challenging and engaging repertoire in keeping with our tradition of excellence in a friendly and welcoming environment.
PYCO Band & Orchestra Camp At-a-Glance
Dates:
- Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14, 2024
- Camp Concert on Friday, June 14 at Noon, followed by a light reception
Times:
- Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm
- Friday: 9 am to the end of the concert
Location:
- Monday-Friday: PYCO School of Music, 150 Lake Drive, Suite 103, Wexford, PA 15090
- Friday Concert: PYCO School of Music Recital Hall
Tuition:
- $375
- Click here for payment information.
- Additional children in the same family receive a sibling discount of 10%. For example, a family with 2 children participating in the camp would pay $375 for the first child, and $337.50 for the second child, totaling $712.50.
- Tuition Scholarship: If you think you will have difficulty paying tuition, please contact us and a flexible payment plan or financial aid will be arranged.
- $25 of your tuition payment is non-refundable to help cover administrative costs and will be kept in the event that your child is no longer able to participate in the PYCO Band & Orchestra Camp for any reason. No refunds will be given as of Friday, May 31, 2024.
Video Submission:
- An audition for admission to the camp IS NOT required. However, to be able to determine your playing level, we ask you to submit a 2-4 minute video recording of your playing, demonstrating your best technical and musical abilities. Consult with your teacher for the best music selection for your recording.
- Please submit your recording no later than Monday, May 27th.
- Students who are members of the PYCO Orchestra or any PYCO Ensemble do not need to submit a recording.
- Video submissions may be uploaded online here: https://driveuploader.com/upload/hyx6gmvKao/
Camp Activities Include:
- Daily Sectional Rehearsals and Full Ensemble Rehearsals
- String students will participate in both String Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra
- Woodwind, Brass & Percussion students will participate in both Band and Symphony Orchestra
- Music Enrichment Classes
- Recreational activities including a water balloon toss (weather permitting)
- Camp Concert on Friday at Noon with reception to follow - free and open to the public!