UniSound Round-Up
Find the perfect music programs for your child!
Have an event to be listed here? We’d love to hear about it! Please fill out our Round Up event form to submit your event or email our Program Coordinator, Emily Bovan, at emily@unisound.us.
*Listed in chronological order*
Performances
Pittsburgh Music Academy- The First Sundays Recital Series
April 3, May 1, June 5 at 2:00 pm
Located at the Greentree and Squirrel Hill locations (check website)
Free Admission
Solo performances and book graduations featuring all levels and instruments.
Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra- “Suite Sixteen” Finale Concert
Saturday, May 8 at 4:00 pm
Carnegie Music Hall (4400 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
Free with suggested $10 donation.
PYCO is celebrating our “Suite Sixteen” and you’re invited! Join PYCO for our finale performance at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland on May 8th at 4 pm. This exciting performance will feature all six of PYCO’s ensembles performing works by Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, Copland & more! There is no cost to attend, however, a suggested donation of $10 per person is appreciated. All funds go towards creating a positive experience for students in the upcoming season.
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras- Brand New Way Spring Concert
Saturday, May 28 at 5:00 pm
Heinz Hall (625 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222)
Free Admission, but a ticket is required.
Jon Zellhart, J.R. Daniels, and Friends in Concert
Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 pm
Sacred Heart Church (310 Shady Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206)
Free Admission.
Music Classes and Summer Camps
PYCO Band and Orchestra Camp
June 13-17, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm daily
PYCO School of Music (150 Lake Drive, Suite 103, Wexford, PA 15090)
Tuition is $325 ($295 if registered by April 11)
The PYCO Band & Orchestra Camp will be from June 13th-17th, 9am-2pm daily. There will be a final camp performance on June 17th at 12pm. All camp activities will take place at the PYCO School of Music (150 Lake Drive, Ste 103, Wexford, PA 15090). Tuition is $325, however if you register before April 11th then you will receive a discounted rate of $295.
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 in grades 4 to 9 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.
Pittsburgh Music Academy Pre-Twinkle Camp
June 18, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Greentree location
Cost $35
Make and take craft instruments to aid in beginning music study, hear live performances of current students, and learn about our program. For ages 3-8.
Cello Fury Rock Camp (Senior Camp)
June 27 – July 1, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
PYCO School of Music (150 Lake Drive, Suite 103, Wexford, PA 15090)
Ages 12-17
Tuition is $380
Cello Fury Rock Camp for Strings is an annually held music day camp located in Pittsburgh, PA and run by the members of Cello Fury. Currently entering its 14th year, Cello Fury Rock Camp provides young string players an alternative musical experience beyond the traditional, classical style of playing. Each day, campers play in a rock orchestra, practice with their own rock bands, participate in masterclasses, and attend rock orchestra sectionals. Special workshops take place daily, which change from year to year. Past workshops have included music composition, songwriting, world music, improvisation, world drumming, steelpan, jazz, fiddling, fitness for musicians, music photography, martial arts, music promotion, screen printing, and more! A performance by the campers takes place following camp for parents and friends to attend. In addition, campers have had the opportunity to perform the national anthem for the Pittsburgh Pirates on field at PNC Park!
Cello Fury Rock Camp is open to violinists, violists, cellists and bassists of all levels. “Junior” Rock Camp is for ages 7 to 12 and “Senior” Rock Camp is for ages 12 to 17. Returning campers who are 18 can still participate, and college-level students can work as counselors and teaching assistants. If you have siblings in different age groups, but would like them to be at the same camp, please let us know and we can make accommodations.
Camp Faculty includes Cello Fury performers Simon Cummings, Nicole Myers, and Cecilia Caughman; upper strings faculty, Regina Ketter, Kathleen Andrews and Jason Neukom. Guest performers from around the country are featured daily in interactive, real-time sessions with the campers.
Pittsburgh Musical Theater Conservatory Summer Musical Theater Camp
June 27 – July 23
327 S Main St. Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Ages 4-18
Pricing varies by program
PMT Conservatory Summer Musical Theater Camp is a positive and energizing learning environment where everyone is rooting for you.
Our approach to arts education and opportunities are fuel for learning, building transferable life skills, community, inclusion, and becoming a Superstar…not just on a stage, but in life!
Benefits of Summer Camp:
- Gain Transferable Life Skills
- Build Confidence
- Create Friendships
- Face to Face Creativity
- Time Away from Screens
- Synergy
- Learn & Engage with Professional and Dedicated Role Models
- Performance Opportunity Showcasing Students Growth
Programs available for young artists ages 4 – 18 offering training in acting, voice, dance, and technical theater in a 4-week day camp.
Camp takes place at PMT located at 327 S Main St. in the West End. The first three weeks students train and rehearse and in the final week of camp, students will experience the excitement of performing in or working behind the scenes on a fully produced show!
Carnegie Mellon 2022 Summer String Camp
June 27 – July 1
Carnegie Mellon University (5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
Ages 6-11
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Pittsburgh Summer Singer’s Camp
August 1 – 5
Pittsburgh Opera (2425 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222)
Ages 7-10
Price: $295 (Income-based sliding scale tuition available)
Early Bird Discount ends May 20
Our Summer Singers Day Camp in Pittsburgh is the perfect opportunity for young singers to learn the basics of music education and group singing in a fun environment. Campers do not need to have any prior music or singing experience to participate. During camp, they will learn from our talented music educators, make new friends, and fall in love with choral singing!
Camp Type: Day Camp (no overnight stays)
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Grove City Summer Singers Camp
August 3 – 5
Pew Fine Arts Center at Grove City College (100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127)
Singers ages 7+
Price: $180 (Income-based sliding scale tuition available)
Early Bird Discount ends May 20
Our Summer Singers Day Camp in Grove City is the perfect opportunity for young singers to learn the basics of music education and group singing in a fun environment. Campers do not need to have any prior music or singing experience to participate. During camp, they will learn from our talented music educators, make new friends, and fall in love with choral singing!
Dates: August 3-5, 2022
Times: 9 AM – 3 PM
Camp Type: Day Camp (no overnight stays)
Auditions and Registration
Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra 2022-23 Season Auditions
Ages 13-21
All instruments welcome
Preliminary Audition audio files due April 1, 2022
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras 2022-23 Season Auditions
Ages 12-18
All instruments welcome.
Auditions will take place in May 2022.
Apply by May 1, 2022
Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh 2022-23 Season Auditions
Grades 9-12
Virtual auditions accepted May 15 – August 15, 2022
We invite all students from grades 9-12 to audition for the Junior Mendelssohn Choir’s 2022-2023 season!
All auditions this season will be virtual. These auditions will be evaluated on a rolling basis from May 15-August 15.
All interested students should fill out an audition form, which is available on the JMCP website.
Students should:
- Record themselves singing a vocal solo of their choice (preferably a classical selection), either a capella or with piano accompaniment. Nothing that requires belting.
- Their choral part from “Cast thy Burden upon the Lord” from Elijah (PDF available on JMCP website).
- Upload this video to an unlisted YouTube link.
- E-mail it to: jmcpauditions@themendelssohn.org
https://www.themendelssohn.org/junior-mendelssohn/auditions-rehearsal-performance-schedule/
Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Audition Day
Grades 4-12
June 5 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
PYCO is accepting applications for students in grades 4-12 to join us in the 2022-2023 season! PYCO is open to all strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion students.
Our conductors will be hearing auditions at the PYCO School of Music (150 Lake Drive, Ste 103, Wexford, PA 15090) on June 5th from 12 pm-5 pm. Apply to reserve your audition time today!
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus 2022-2023 Program Registration
Now accepting new singers in
grades 1-12 for the 2022-2023 school year
Free placement sessions are required for singers new to PYC in grades 3+.
Upcoming Placement Sessions:
June 12 at 2:00 PM (Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Downtown Pittsburgh)
July 10 at 2:00 PM (Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Downtown Pittsburgh)
July 29 at 3:00 PM (Venue TBA)
August 5 at 2:00 PM (Pew Fine Arts Center at Grove City College)
August 5 at 2:00 PM (Pittsburgh Opera Building in Pittsburgh's Strip District)
