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PYCO Symphony Orchestra, Concert Winds & Concert Strings
For String, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion and Harp Players Grades 9-12
Pablo Ardiles, Artistic Director and Conductor
The PYCO Symphony Orchestra is reserved for outstanding strings, woodwind, brass and percussion players whose technical level is highly advanced, who show strong musicianship, and who are capable of the discipline and commitment necessary to perform in one of Pittsburgh's premier youth symphony orchestras. Repertoire is at a college/professional level. While the orchestra accepts students in grades 9-12, musicians may remain beyond high school.
The PYCO Symphony Orchestra rehearses every Sunday from 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM (2:00 PM - 4:45 PM for winds/brass/percussion; 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM for strings) from September through April, with winter and spring breaks. Concerts are performed four times each season throughout the Pittsburgh area. All rehearsals take place at the PYCO School of Music.
Pablo Ardiles, Artistic Director and Conductor
The PYCO Symphony Orchestra is reserved for outstanding strings, woodwind, brass and percussion players whose technical level is highly advanced, who show strong musicianship, and who are capable of the discipline and commitment necessary to perform in one of Pittsburgh's premier youth symphony orchestras. Repertoire is at a college/professional level. While the orchestra accepts students in grades 9-12, musicians may remain beyond high school.
The PYCO Symphony Orchestra rehearses every Sunday from 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM (2:00 PM - 4:45 PM for winds/brass/percussion; 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM for strings) from September through April, with winter and spring breaks. Concerts are performed four times each season throughout the Pittsburgh area. All rehearsals take place at the PYCO School of Music.
Concert Winds & Concert Strings
As part of the PYCO Symphony Orchestra, these ensembles satisfy the need for performing advanced string orchestra and concert band repertoire. All students who participate in the PYCO Symphony Orchestra automatically participate in these ensembles. Please note, auditioning students may be invited to participate in Concert Winds or Concert Strings ONLY, depending on student playing level and potential for growth. Students may also request to participate in Concert Winds or Concert Strings only.
To Audition for the PYCO Symphony Orchestra
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 Symphony Orchestra tuition is $425 per semester. This fee includes participation in PYCO Symphony Orchestra as well as Concert Winds and Concert Strings. Tuition for Concert Winds or Concert Strings ONLY is $150 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 Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director & Conductor
The PYCO Symphony Orchestra is led by Pablo Ardiles. Learn more about Pablo on our artistic director page.
- Concert Winds rehearsals take place from 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
- Symphony Orchestra rehearsals take place from 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
- Concert Strings rehearsals take place from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
To Audition for the PYCO Symphony Orchestra
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 Symphony Orchestra tuition is $425 per semester. This fee includes participation in PYCO Symphony Orchestra as well as Concert Winds and Concert Strings. Tuition for Concert Winds or Concert Strings ONLY is $150 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 Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director & Conductor
The PYCO Symphony Orchestra is led by Pablo Ardiles. Learn more about Pablo on our artistic director page.
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