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 Girls Choir The Beauty That Still Remains: A Holocaust Remembrance Concert
April 16 at 7:00 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom (5915 Beacon Street)
Tickets are now available!
The Pittsburgh Girls Choir and Congregation Beth Shalom‘s Derekh program proudly present a concert of hope and reflection through song in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
PGC Chamber Choir will sing:
Ani Ma’amin (arr. Caldwell & Ivory)
Anne Frank: A Living Voice by Linda Tutas Haugen. A powerful piece featuring words directly from Anne Frank’s immortal diary. Dancers from La Roche University will accompany the singers.
Psalm Trilogy by Srul Irving Glick
The performance will take place in Congregation Beth Shalom’s beautiful Faye Rubenstein Weiss Sanctuary. Ticket prices are Adults: $20 Student / Child: $5 Patron: $50 for Premium Seating with post-show Dessert Reception At-the-Door: $22
Special section is reserved for masked-only seating.
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus Spring Concert
April 23
4:00 pm
Marshall Middle School
Tickets go on sale on April 6
Join PYC for our annual Spring Concert featuring performances from all of our choirs.
Youth Chamber Connection Spring Recital
April 29
11:30 and 3:30 pm
Duquesne University Mary Pappert School of Music
Free
Come hear the chamber groups from the 2022-23 season perform the pieces they’ve been working hard on all year! After each performance, groups will be awarded the title of their biggest accomplishment and prizes to go along!
Pittsburgh Youth Chorus High School Showcase
April 30
6:00 pm
Threadbare Cider House
Tickets will go on sale to the public on April 6.
River City Brass: Porgy + Bess Meets Rhapsody in Blue
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May 4 Linton Middle School, Penn Hills
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May 5 Carson Middle School, McCandless
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May 6 The Palace Theatre, Greensburg
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May 11 Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland
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May 16 Bethel Park High School, South Hills
Tickets $21-$41
River City Brass closes their 2022-2023 season with a semi-staged production of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This concert will also present Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue arranged for piano and your River City Brass, as well as popular songs from the Great American Songbook!
https://www.rivercitybrass.org/porgy-bess-meets-rhapsody-in-blue
Pittsburgh Musical Theater Jersey Boys
May 4-14
Byham Theater
Tickets start at $19.50
Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Featuring chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
South Hills Children’s Choir 10th Anniversary Concert
May 6 at 5:30 PM followed by 6:30 PM birthday reception
Faith Lutheran Church
Tickets are free with a suggested donation
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras Spring Concert
May 7 at 1:15 and 5:15 PM
Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland
Tickets are free with a suggested donation
Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra Majestic Journeys Concert
May 7 at 7:00 PM
Heinz Hall
Tickets are free but register in advance
Symphony No. 5, Op. 47 Dmitri Shostakovich
William Tell Overture Gioachino Rossini
Ouverture de l’Homme Tel Heiter Villa-Lobos
Teton Range from All Things Majestic Jennifer Higdon
Music Classes and Summer Camps
Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Chamber Music Festival
June 12-16
9:30-3:00 PM daily
Ages 11-18
Tuition $475 (early bird registration discount April 10th)
Learn more and register here: https://www.pyco.org/chamber-music-festival-info.html
Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra Band and Orchestra Camp
June 19-23
9:00-2:00 PM daily
Grades 4-9
Tuition $350 (early bird registration discount April 17th)
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.
Learn more and register here: https://www.pyco.org/pyco-band-orchestra-camp.htmlpmpmusicstudio.com/registration
Pittsburgh Opera BRAVO Academy Summer Camp Registration
July 10 to July 21, 2023- weekdays only
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (participants will bring their own lunch daily)
Bitz Opera Factory, 2425 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Final Showcase Friday, July 21st at 7:00 PM at George R. White Opera Studio
Program Director: Rebekah Diaz, Director of IDEA Initiatives and Community Engagement
Tuition: $550, scholarships available
If you are an aspiring young singer, have a talent for creating the magic of the backstage world, or are a budding opera aficionado, this is the program for you! Focusing on musical theater, opera, and art song favorites, Bravo Academy ensures that all participants will have a chance to shine in the limelight.
Held in Pittsburgh Opera’s headquarters and professional performance space, Bravo Academy is a two-week day camp program where participants receive invaluable hands-on experience with leading industry professionals and performers. Each instructor is a specialist in their field, selected specifically to offer participants a broad and accurate view of the world of opera. All participants will take a number of fun and engaging classes, participate in exclusive workshops with Pittsburgh Opera staff, engage in master classes with industry luminaries and master teachers, and so much more. Your two weeks in Bravo Academy will conclude with a professional showcase performance in Pittsburgh Opera’s iconic George R. White Opera Studio which hosts Pittsburgh Opera season productions.
Register here: https://www.pittsburghopera.org/education/bravo-academy/
Auditions and Registration
Lewis Music School Summer Camps
Weekly starting June 20
Grades 4-18
Tuition starts at $150
Summer is a great time to learn some new music skills and make some new friends too! This year we are expanding our offerings so that there is something for every kid! Most camps are half day, but combine two camps on the same week to create a full-day camp experience with an hour between for lunch and outdoor time! Each camp’s schedule will vary, but expect a full day filled with games, fun, music, friends, and memories!
Learn more and register here: https://lewismusicstudio.net/summer-camp/
The Pittsburgh Music Academy Muskigarten Spring Session
PMA Green Tree:
Weather permitting, classes will be held outdoors on the front lawn of Unity Presbyterian Church, we will move to the chapel if it is raining or the temperature is below 40 degrees.
Family Music for Babies and Toddlers (newborn to 3 years old)
Saturdays at 9:00 AM
$140 includes Family Music book, cd, and digital downloads
Come play with us as we develop your child’s innate musical ability, listening skills, social skills, and sense of beat in a loving and nurturing environment. Enjoy this bonding time with your child as we dance, wiggle, and shake our way through class!
Family Music for Toddlers- 3 spots remaining (18 months to 3 years)
Saturdays at 9:45 AM
$140 includes a Family Music book, cd, and digital downloads
Come play with us as we develop your child’s innate musical ability, listening skills, social skills, and sense of beat in a loving and nurturing environment. Enjoy this bonding time with your child as we dance, wiggle, and shake our way through class!
Musical Adventures for Preschoolers (3 to 5 years old)
Saturdays at 10:45 AM
$175 includes the Family Music book, cd, activity cards, and digital downloads
*this is a continuation of our winter curriculum so returning students will receive $40 off.
Let your child’s imagination bloom! We will explore the sights and sounds of nature through storytelling, movement, and song. The children will continue to build upon basic musical concepts: steady beat, rhythm, and tonal patterns, and will be introduced to world music and the instruments of the orchestra!
PMA East:
Classes will be held in the lounge of our Squirrel Hill location, Church of the Redeemer
Family Music for Babies and Toddlers (newborn to 3 years old)
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
$140 includes Family Music book, cd, and digital downloads
Come play with us as we develop your child’s innate musical ability, listening skills, social skills, and sense of beat in a loving and nurturing environment. Enjoy this bonding time with your child as we dance, wiggle, and shake our way through class!
Family Music for Babies and Toddlers (newborn to 3 years old)
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
$140 includes Family Music book, cd, and digital downloads
Come play with us as we develop your child’s innate musical ability, listening skills, social skills, and sense of beat in a loving and nurturing environment. Enjoy this bonding time with your child as we dance, wiggle, and shake our way through class!
Register here: https://www.beckykeeleymusic.org/musikgarten
Pittsburgh Music Academy Associate Membership Registration
Associate Membership for Non-PMA students
This program is designed for students who take private lessons elsewhere and need a place to play with others. Associate Membership is the perfect addition to an existing private lesson schedule by enhancing the student’s individual skills through performance and playing in group settings. This is available to students of all ages and all instruments. Tuition includes:
Instrument-Specific Group Class
Mixed Instrument Group Class
Concerts
Recitals
Parent Education
If you think that Associate Membership is the right fit for you, email us directly at info@pghma.come or call 412-344-1114 to learn about upcoming performance opportunities, group classes, and more!
Register here: https://www.pghma.com/private-lesson-packages
PMT Conservatory Musical Theater Spring Class Registration
Classes start January 21st- late registration is accepted
All classes take place at PMT studios at 327 S Main Street in Pittsburgh’s Historic West End. All musical theater disciplines, including technical theater, are offered. Classes start at $255 for a 15-week semester. Packages and financial aid are available.
Register here: www.pittsburghmusicals.com/education
South Hills Children’s Choir Spring Auditions
Celebrating 10 years of singing in the South Hills, SHCC is open for spring auditions to singers ages 8-18. Sing with us!
Register here: https://shcchoir.org/audition.html
