| 2012 January – NOTEWORTHY |
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The January issue includes brief stories regarding the PYO 2012 Annual Gala, a Spotlight on PRYSM, the PYO 2012 Kimmel Concert Series, PYO Social Media and Upcoming Concerts Download PDF. [Read More] |
| 2011 November – PYO’s Bravo Brass Concert on Sunday, December 4, 2011 |
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Gifted high school students in unique brass-only ensemble will perform at Saint Mark’s Church in Philadelphia. [Read More] |
| 2011 October – Free Concert with D.C. Youth Orchestra |
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More than 150 young, classical musicians will perform on November 6 at The Temple Performing Arts Center. [Read More] |
| 2011 October – Tune Up Philly Receives Donation from Légère Reeds Ltd. |
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Phila after-school classical music education program receives 24 reeds from Canadian company. [Read More] |
| 2011 October – Tune Up Philly Announces Teaching Artists |
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Nine local, professional musicians instruct in the Phila after-school classical music education program. [Read More] |
| 2011 October – Donation Drive for PYO’s Tune Up Philly |
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Philadelphia after-school classical music education program is calling for monetary and instrument donations to support students at People for People Charter School. [Read More] |
| 2011 October – New Director, Asst. Director and Site Partner Announced for Tune Up Philly in Second Year |
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After-school classical music education program will be lead by Delia Raab-Snyder and Paul Smith at People for People Charter School beginning October 3, 2011. [Read More] |
| 2011 September – 2011/2012 Board of Trustees Announced |
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One of the nation’s oldest youth orchestras elects Officers for Board of Trustees and welcomes a new trustee. [Read More] |
| 2011 September – NOTEWORTHY |
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The September issue includes an introduction to the 72nd Season from Maestro Louis Scaglione, an overview of the 2011/2012 Season Schedule, a welcome to the 2011/2012 Season Faculty, changes to PYO's Social Media, and the 2010/2011 Seniors Report. Download PDF. [Read More] |
| 2011 August – 2011/2012 Season Schedule Announced |
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2011/2012 Season includes unique, challenging repertoire and three concerts in Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
[Read More] |
| 2011 July – Tune Up Philly Debuts New Ensembles at World Café Live |
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s 80 elementary-school student orchestra performs final concert of its first season on Saturday, July 30th in Philadelphia, Pa. [Read More] |
| 2011 PROGRAM BOOK |
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The annual festival program book is the PYO program's "yearbook" and it commemorates the 71st season. In it you will find information on the entire year's activities, and you'll read biographies of our outstanding and gifted students. 2011 Program Book (PDF 8 MB) [Read More] |
| 2011 July – NOTEWORTHY |
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The July issue includes an end of season address from Louis Scaglione, review of the 2010/2011 Season Festival Concerts, Helen T. Carp Distinguished Service Award Winners, and best wishes to the Graduating Seniors. [Read More] |
| 2011 June – Announcing 8th Annual Bravo Brass Festival Concert |
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All-Brass Ensemble of PYO to perform final concert of the season on June 4, 2011 [Read More] |
| 2011 June – Announcing the Final 2010/2011 Tune Up Philly Concert |
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80 elementary school students will perform final concert of the school year
at St. Francis de Sales School on June 5th [Read More] |
| 2011 June – 71st Annual Festival Concert at The Kimmel Center |
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More than 100 young, gifted, classical music students from the Tri-State region will perform under the direction of Maestro Louis Scaglione on Sunday, June 5, 2011.
[Read More] |
| 2011 May –Students Recipients of Good Citizenship Award |
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Nine high school students in PYO participated in The Union League of Philadelphia’s Youth Work Day on May 19, 2011
[Read More] |
| 2011 May – Announcing the 4th Annual PRYSM Festival Concert |
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PRYSM (Philadelphia Region Youth String Music) of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra will perform on May 21 in Bryn Mawr, Pa. [Read More] |
| 2011 May – Announcing the 16th Annual PYAO Festival Concert |
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Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO) of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
to perform Sunday, May 22 at The Kimmel Center [Read More] |
| 2011 May – After-School Classical Music Program Receives $300K for its Second Year |
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The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge awards PYO’s Tune Up Philly $150,000; Carole Haas Gravagno to match donation. [Read More] |
| 2011 April – The Choral Society of Montgomery County Announces Second Concert of Season with PYO |
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The Choral Society of Montgomery County will perform J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra in Chestnut Hill [Read More] |
| 2011 April – Tune Up Philly Benefit Concert from Princeton High School Classical Musicians |
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Benefit Concert to be held Friday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m. at the PRS Performing Arts Center
[Read More] |
| 2011 April – PYO Performs as PIFA Collaborator |
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More than 100 young, gifted, classical music students from the Tri-State region will perform under the direction of Maestro Louis Scaglione on April 10. [Read More] |
| Special Edition – NOTEWORTHY |
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The Special Edition of Noteworthy recaps the 2011 Gala. It includes a note from Louis Scaglione, 2011 Gala Sponsors, a note from the 2011 Gala Chair, photos from the 2011 Gala, and a preview of upcoming concerts. [Read More] |
| 2011 March – NOTEWORTHY |
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The March issue includes From the Podium, PYO Annual Gala, PYO at PIFA, Join Us Online, Student Spotlight, and Upcoming Concerts Download PDF. [Read More] |
| 2011 March – Student Spotlight |
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Student Spotlight: The Goldfinger Brothers
[Read More] |
| 2011 March – The 2011 Gala Friday, at The Union League of Philadelphia |
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Nonprofit’s annual fundraiser includes a concert from students in
PYO’s Tune Up Philly and the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
for hundreds of attendees.
Artwork silent auction to benefit Tune Up Philly. [Read More] |
| 2011 March – Gala Features Art Show and Sale from Studio Incamminati |
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The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s annual fundraiser includes a concert from the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, dinner, art show and sale on Friday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m.
[Read More] |
| 2011 February – Young musician to play at Carnegie Hall |
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The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's lead harpist has received a prestigious invitation. She's only a 9th grader, and will be performing this spring at New York's Carnegie Hall. [Read More] |
| 2011 February – A Performance at The Kimmel Center on February 20 |
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More than 100 young, gifted, classical music students from the Tri-State region will perform under the direction of Maestro Louis Scaglione in Verizon Hall
[Read More] |
| 2011 January – Holiday Benefit Concert Raises $4,000 |
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PYO’s Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra, The Choral Society of Montgomery County and the Upper Darby High School Encore Singers drew hundreds to raise thousands for Reach Out and Read at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia [Read More] |
| 2011 Jannuary – 14 year-old Harpist to Perform at Carnegie Hall |
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra 14 year-old Harpist, Helen Gerhold of Lansdale, Pa., will perform at the famed NYC hall in April 2011 [Read More] |
| 2011 January – First PRYSM Concert of 2011 |
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PRYSM (Philadelphia Regional Young String Music) will perform on Saturday, January 22 at 2 p.m. in Haverford, Pa. [Read More] |
| 2011 January – NOTEWORTHY |
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The January issue includes From the Podium, Tune Up Philly's First Concert, PYAO Benefits Reach Out and Read at CHOP, 2011 Gala – You're Invited, PYO at The Kimmel Center, Social Media @ PYO, and Upcoming Concerts. Download PDF. [Read More] |
| 2010 December – Concert to Benefit Reach Out and Read at CHOP |
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Holiday benefit concert from the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra, The Choral Society of Montgomery County and the Upper Darby High School Encore Singers to be held Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 8 p.m. [Read More] |
| 2010 December – NOTEWORTHY |
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The December issue includes a summary of some recent attention PYO has received, including Philadelphia Inquirer Front Page, WPVI Action News Coverage, WRTI Radio Spotlight and WHYY Experience Series, and it announces a new, secure mechanism for donors to contribute to PYO through its website. Download PDF. [Read More] |
| 2010 December – Free TUNE UP PHILLY Children’s Orchestra Concert |
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More than 80 West Philadelphia elementary school students from new Philadelphia Youth Orchestra after-school musical education program to hold first, free concert December 11, 2:00 p.m. [Read More] |
| 2010 December – Bravo Brass Classic Christmas Concert |
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PYO’s Bravo Brass will hold first concert of the season on Sunday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. at The Church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia [Read More] |
| 2010 November – The Choral Society of Montgomery County Announces First Concert of Season with PYO |
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Maestro Louis Scaglione, Artistic Director of The Choral Society of Montgomery County (CSMC), in residence at Montgomery County Community College, and President and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) announced a joint concert... [Read More] |
| 2010 November – Tune Up Philly on WPVI-TV |
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's Tune Up Philly appears as part of the WPVI 6ABC's Action News. [Read More] |
| 2010 November – Tune Up Philly on WRTI Radio |
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WRTI's "News & Views" radio show focuses on "Tune Up Philly" and the local start of an El Sistema-inspired endeavor. Includes interviews with Stanford Thompson, Tune Up Philly Director, and Louis Scaglione, President & Music Director, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. [Read More] |
| 2010 November – NOTEWORTHY |
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The November issue includes From the Podium, Five Questions for Elysa DiMauro, Student Spotlight, Save the Date! for the Annual Gala, Social Media @ PYO, and Upcoming Concerts. Download PDF. [Read More] |
| 2010 November – New Secretary for 2010/2011 Board of Trustees |
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Dr. Trude Haecker, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), today announced a newly elected Secretary for the Board of Trustees for the 2010/2011 performance season. [Read More] |
| 2010 November – Student Spotlight |
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Student Spotlight: Ashley Vines
[Read More] |
| 2010 November – Announcing Students in New West Philadelphia School Orchestra |
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The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) announced today the names of more than 80 elementary school students involved in its new, after-school musical education program at St. Francis de Sales in West Philadelphia. [Read More] |
| 2011 October – Tune Up Philly on WPVI-TV |
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra's Tune Up Philly appears as part of the WPVI 6ABC's Action News. [Read More] |
| 2010 October – PYO Featured by WHYY |
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WHYY, the Philadelphia PBS affiliate, features the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra in its Arts & Culture series, "Experience." Hear from the talented young musicians of one of the nation's oldest youth orchestras and Maestro Louis Scaglione. Watch Video [Read More] |
| 2010 October – Announcing the 2010/2011 Season Performance Schedule |
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Maestro Louis Scaglione, the President and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), today announced the 2010/2011 season performance schedule of one of the nation’s oldest youth orchestras. [Read More] |
| 2010 October – New Musical Education Program for Elementary Students |
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The new musical education program, "Tune Up Philly," was inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema. It launches at St. Francis de Sales for more than 80 children through the 2010/2011 school year. [Read More] |
| 2010 September – NOTEWORTHY |
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The September issue includes From the Podium, Five Questions for Geoff McDonald, New This Fall: Tune Up Philly!, NEW! Student Spotlight, and Upcoming Concerts. Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2010 September - STUDENT SPOTLIGHT |
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Patrick & Sean Bailey [Read More] |
| 2010 September – 2010/2011 Board of Trustees and Officers Announced |
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A press release from The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) announcing the newly elected members of the Board of Trustees for the 2010/2011 performance season. [Read More] |
| 2010 July - STUDENT SPOTLIGHT |
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Alyssa Blackstone, PYO Concertmaster [Read More] |
| 2010 July – NOTEWORTHY |
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The July issue includes From the Podium, Season Finale Recap, Our 71st Season - An Inside Look, and the second in the series of Student Spotlights. Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2010 May - STUDENT SPOTLIGHT |
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Sohale Sizar [Read More] |
| 2010 May - NOTEWORTHY |
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The May issue includes From the Podium, 70th Anniversary Annual Festival Concert, Concert Recap: PYO & CSMC, Auditions for 2010/11 Season, NEW! Student Spotlight, and Upcoming Concerts. Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2010 PROGRAM BOOK |
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The annual festival program book is the PYO program's "yearbook" and it commemorates the 70th anniversary season. In it you will find information on the entire year's activities, and you'll read biographies of our outstanding and gifted students. 2010 Program Book (PDF) [Read More] |
| 2010 April - NOTEWORTHY |
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From the Podium, PYO 70th Anniversary Gala, Distinguished Service Award Recipients Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2010 March - NOTEWORTHY |
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From the Podium, Benefit for Youth Work Foundation, Student Spotlight - Call for Entries Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2010 February - NOTEWORTHY |
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From the Podium, Elizabeth Pitcarin and Her Red Violin, Reach Out and Read Benefit Concert, Bravo Brass Tree Lighting, PYO 70th Anniversary Gala Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2009 November - NOTEWORTHY |
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From the Podium, Our Seventieth Anniversary Season, PRYSM Grows, PYO GALA - Save the Date! Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2009 January - NOTEWORTHY |
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From the Podium, 2009 PYO Gala Dinner and Concert, New Performance Venues for Bravo Bass. Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2009 PROGRAM BOOK |
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The annual festival program book is the PYO program's "yearbook" and it commemorates the 69th anniversary season. In it you will find information on the entire year's activities, and you'll read biographies of our outstanding and gifted students.
2009 Program Book (PDF) [Read More] |
| 2008 November - NOTEWORTHY |
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From the Podium, Reach Out and Read Benefit Concert, Concertmaster Spotlight, The Sorcerer and His Apprentice Visit PRYSM. [Read More] |
| 2008 September - NOTEWORTHY |
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From the Podium, A Time of Growth at PYO, Musicopia Joins Forces with PYO, An Exciting Season Repertoire, Season Schedule. Download PDF [Read More] |
| 2008 PROGRAM BOOK |
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The annual festival program book is the PYO program's "yearbook" and it commemorates the 68th anniversary season. In it you will find information on the entire year's activities, and you'll read biographies of our outstanding and gifted students. 2008 Program Book (PDF) [Read More] |
| 2007 Tour Highlights – Brazil |
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• Bon Voyage Concert at The Union League of Philadelphia • Tour of São Paulo • Concert at Teatro Municipal de São José dos Campos [Read More] |
| 2007 PROGRAM BOOK |
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The annual festival program book is the PYO program's "yearbook" and it commemorates the 67th anniversary season. In it you will find information on the entire year's activities, and you'll read biographies of our outstanding and gifted students. [Read More] |
| 2006 PROGRAM BOOK |
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The annual festival program book is the PYO program's "yearbook." In it you will find information on the entire year's activities, and you'll read biographies of our outstanding and gifted students. [Read More] |
| 2006 February - NOTEWORTHY |
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Walking in the Shoes of an Icon, Susan Starr, Up Front with PYAO, Making Music
Part of Life, From Coda to Code. Download PDF [Read More] |
| LOUIS SCALIONE SUCCEEDS JOSEPH PRIMAVERA AS FIFTH MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA |
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September 12, 2005 – Rick Touhill, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra,
today announced the appointment of Louis Scaglione as Music Director of the
PYO. He succeeds Maestro Joseph Primavera, whose fifty-one-year tenure as the
PYO's Music Director--from 1954 through the 2004-05 concert season--made him
the longest-serving active music director of any orchestra anywhere in the world.
[Read More] |
| PHILADELPHIA YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF JAMES BIDDLE |
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May 23, 2005 – The PYAO performs an outdoor concert in the gardens of Andalusia Estate in Bucks County. Conductor Louis Scaglione directs the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra in "Voices of Spring", A Tribute to the Life of James Biddle. The concert takes place on the grounds of the Andalusia Estate, located in Bucks County on the bank of the Delaware River.
[Read More] |
| PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL FESTIVAL CONCERTS FOR 2005 |
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April 18, 2005 – PYO to perform Debussy's La Mer and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite in Verizon Hall
at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on May 8. Philadelphia Young Artists
Orchestra to feature pianist Pauline Yang and trumpeter Matthew Kitzen-Abelson
in Kimmel Center's Perlman Theater on May 15. Bravo Brass to perform with horn
soloist Karen McCommon at Saint Stephen's Church on June 3.
[Read More] |