YC² 2017-18 Events
All YC² chamber groups performed in two recitals (December and May); plus, depending on the musicianship level and motivation of the students, each chamber group also performed once, twice, or up to a dozen times out in the community. Our Community Connection opportunities allow our students to play for audiences who don't often hear live music, such as in neighborhood libraries, health-care settings, child-care facilities, and more.
Scheduling an Event: If you have an opportunity for student musicians to perform, contact Alyssa Hensley, YC² Manager: staff@youthchamberconnection.org, 412-391-0185.
Spring Recital #2
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Levy Hall at Rodef Shalom, Shadyside, PA
CLICK on each photo below to hear the student chamber groups' performance.
Pittsburgh Speaker Series
YC² groups performed in the Heinz Hall lobby before this sold-out speaker series.
November 1 - YC² Trio
February 21 - Leo Quartet
March 21 - Chordis Quartet
April 11 - September Quintet
PYSO Pre-Concert
Saturday, March 4, 2018
6:30-7:15pm in the Heinz Hall Lobby
YC² groups Barefoot Quartet, Dominica Quartet, Silver Bridges Quartet, and MetroGnomes performed in the lobby, followed by a free concert at 7:30pm by the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday Light Brigade Youth Expression Showcase
YC² groups performed live on the radio plus were interviewed by host Larry Berger on this LIVE radio show at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.
Sat., March 17 - Atonic Wind Quintet
Sat., March 24 - Fidelis Trio
Sat., April 14 - September Quintet
Sat., April 28 - Mercurial Quintet
Sat., May 5 - Chordis Quartet
PSO Fiddlesticks Pre-Concert Activity
Saturday, February 10, 2018
10:00-11:00am
A quartet of YC² members - Anna, Zach, Yosen, and Chris - performed snippets to introduce young visitors to some of the creatures in Saint Saens' "Carnival of the Animals," in Heinz Hall's Overlook Lounge.
Pop-Up Library Concerts
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Seven YC² groups performed at six different neighborhood branches of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Brookline, West End, Allegheny, South Side, Lawrenceville, and East Liberty. Check out our photo album from this special day on our YC² Facebook Page.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 16, 2018
Two dozen YC² members gave up their school vacation day to gather early for rehearsal with Conductor Edward Leonard, then walk to a nearby pre-school to perform music inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
A Gift of Holiday Cheer
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
A quintet of PYSO members and alum - Michael, Jimmy, Kerry, Zach, and Devin - performed for the downtown homeless community at their Tuesday night gathering, held every Tuesday night at First Presbyterian Church, organized by Outreached Arms ministry.
Winter Recital
Sunday, December 17, 2017
2:30pm - First Presbyterian Church, 320 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh 15222 - in Downtown Pittsburgh
Featuring: Amadeus Quintet, Artemis Quartet, Azalea Quartet, Cygnus Quartet, Galaxy Quartet, Leo Quartet, and Wapango Quintet
Governor's Mansion Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 10, 2017
4:00pm - 2035 North Front St., Harrisburg, PA
Featuring: TRYPO's September Quintet - Nathanael, Elizabeth, Jacob, Ruth, and Sofia - played classical and holiday favorites in this free event, open to the public.
Community Connection: UPMC Mercy Hospital
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Community Connection December: Youth Chamber Connection students performed at UMPC Mercy Hospital on Dec. 9, 2017, to bring holiday cheer to the patients and staff. This performance is part of our Community Connection series.
Winter Recital
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University
Featuring: Dominica Quartet, Barefoot Quartet, Quartet 222, MetroGnomes, and Silver Bridges Quartet, Monongahela Quartet, Mercurial Quintet, Atonic Quintet, and Fidelis Trio
Live on KDKA TV
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
9:00am on "Pittsburgh Today Live"
Featuring: The Monongahela Quartet - Liam, Sarah, Hannah, and Maighread - members of TRYPO and PYSO performed "Carol of the Bells" and "Oh, Chanukah."
LaRoche College - Festival of Lights
Friday, December 1, 2017
6:00-7:00pm - Sisters of Divine Providence Chapel
Featuring: TRYPO's Fidelis Trio - Tommy, Maeve, and Nick; TRYPO's Chordis Quartet - Chad, Mei, Felix, and Emma; and PYSO's Artemis Quartet - Chloe, Anna, Nora, and Ji-Yool. Each group performed classical repertoire, then all three groups joined to perform holiday favorites in this stunning setting.
PYSO Donor Event at Trimont
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Featuring: PYSO's award-winning Amadeus Quintet - Chris, Minori, Yosen, Ariana, and William - seen here with PYSO Executive Director, and private chef for this fun evening, Craig Johnson.
Korean Festival
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Featuring: the Cygnus Quartet - Cuna, Sein, Thomas, and Mirra - members of PYSO and TRYPO.
Montgomery Fellowship Competition
Sunday, October 22, 2017
WAY TO GO Amadeus Quintet - winners of the prestigious 2017-18 Montgomery Fellowship. The Montgomery competition is open each year to chamber groups of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the winning group's chamber music education is funded by a grant from Chamber Music Pittsburgh in honor of their longtime director Ruth Montgomery, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday!
Kudos and Honorable Mention goes to the Artemis Quartet and Leo Quartet. All three YC² groups impressed the judges with their preparation and quality of performance.
Photos Left to Right: Amadeus Quintet: Chris, William, Minori, Ariana, Yosen; Artemis Quartet: Nora, Chloe, Anna, Ji-Yool; Leo Quartet: Will, Carolyn, Daphne, Futen.
PSO Fiddlesticks Pre-Concert Activity
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Featuring: PYSO, TRYPO, and YC² wind players Maya, Ellie, Josh, Kayla, Ami, Grant, Matt, and Kirsten. The students played spooky favorites for this Halloween-themed event.
POP-UP Live Music in Carnegie Library Neighborhood Branches
Saturday, September 29, 2017
Featuring: Fifty YC² students rehearsed together for three weeks, then divided up and performed simultaneously in eight different Carnegie Library neighborhood branches: Allegheny, Homewood, West End, Knoxville, Lawrenceville, South Side, East Library, and Brookline.
BRAVO and THANK YOU TO ALL who participated!
PSO Musicians of Steel 5K Race
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Featuring: A dozen YC² members performed in two spots along the race route, a group of string players played underneath the 30th Street Bridge, and a group of wind players performed at the water station - all members of either TRYPO or PYSO. Thanks to all who participated!