The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Announces 2015-16 Season

Throughout the year, hundreds of gifted classical music students participate in the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, one of the oldest and most highly regarded youth orchestras in the nation. PYO provides talented young musicians from across the tri-state area with exceptional musical training and many opportunities to perform. (See season schedule below.)

President and Music Director Louis Scaglione is proud of the growth of PYO and the talent and dedication of the students. He said, "During last year's 75th Anniversary celebratory season, we took great pride in the performances of our students and appreciated the wide support of our organization. Under the direction of our outstanding faculty, our students rose to every occasion and performed at the highest level. In addition, we are thrilled to have seen a 50% increase in auditions for this season."

The organization is comprised of five independent ensembles designed to meet specific needs and experience levels of students selected through a competitive audition process. The anchor group is the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) ensemble, directed by President and Music Director Maestro Louis Scaglione, featuring 125 gifted instrumentalists who range in age from 14-21. Young musicians 10-18 years old are featured in the PYO's companion ensemble, the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra, led by Director and Conductor Maestra Rosalind Erwin. Bravo Brass is an all brass ensemble for promising high-school instrumentalists and directed by Curtis Institute Dean of Faculty and Students, Paul Bryan. PRYSM (Philadelphia Region Youth String Music), as well as PRYSM Young Artists provides string ensemble and sectional master class instruction for beginning and intermediate musicians ages 6-14. The director and conductor of PRYSM is Gloria DePasquale, cellist with The Philadelphia Orchestra. PRSYM Young Artists is conducted by Jessica Villante. Tune Up Philly is the organization's after-school program directed by Paul Smith that offers musical instruction to children in economically challenged areas of Philadelphia.

From November until June, audiences can enjoy outstanding classical concerts that offer the talented young musicians invaluable opportunities to perform in professional venues. (The entire season concert schedule is below.) There is a full schedule of performances throughout the year, which are listed below. The opening concert, featuring the organization's flagship ensemble, The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, is November 22 at 3 p.m. in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts. Maestro Louis Scaglione will conduct an exciting performance of R. Strauss's Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op.28, Glière's Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in B-flat major, Op.91, featuring soloist Jennifer Montone, principal horn of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and Brahms' Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.73. Tickets are $15-$25, and can be purchased through Ticket Philadelphia by calling 215.893.1999. For more information, visit www.pyos.org.

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Sunday, November 22, 2015 - 3:00 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Louis Scaglione, Conductor

Jennifer Montone, Horn

R. Strauss Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28

Glière Concerto for Horn and Orchestra in B-flat major, Op. 91

Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73

Verizon Hall, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $15 - $25

Ticket Philadelphia: 215.893.1999

Saturday, December 19, 2015 - 7:30 p.m.

BRAVO BRASS

Paul Bryan, Conductor

"A Holiday in Brass"

Music of the Season Arranged Uniquely for Brass

Saint Mark's Church

1625 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $15 General Admission

Information: 215.545.0502

Sunday, December 20, 2015 - 3:00 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA
Upper Darby High School Encore Singers

Rosalind Erwin, Conductor

Handel Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 5

Handel Hallelujah from Messiah

Tchaikovsky Waltz of the Flowers from Nutcracker Ballet Suite

Rutter Star Carol

Rutter O Holy Night

Rutter Three Kings of Orient

Torme / Wells The Christmas Song

Chase Around the World at Christmas Time

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center

601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, Pa.

Tickets: $10 general admission; $5 students (7 - 17) and seniors

Information: 215.545.0502

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 3:00 p.m.

PRYSM

Gloria dePasquale, Conductor

PRYSM Young Artists

Jessica Villante, Conductor

Sibelius Andante Festivo

Arensky Variations on a Theme by Tchaikovsky, Op. 35a

Rutter Suite for Strings

Anderson Jazz Pizzicato

Centennial Hall - The Haverford School, Haverford, Pa.

Tickets: $15 General Admission

Information: 215.545.0502

Sunday, February 21, 2016 - 3:00 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Louis Scaglione, Conductor

Kerri Ryan, Viola

Berlioz Harold en Italie

Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47

Verizon Hall, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $15 - $25

Ticket Philadelphia: 215.893.1999

Sunday, February 28, 2016 - 3:00 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA
Benefit Concert for Youth Work Foundation

Rosalind Erwin, Conductor

Bernstein Overture to Candide

Haydn Symphony No. 104 in D Major

Fauré Pavane, Op. 50

Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture

Lincoln Hall, The Union League of Philadelphia

140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $10 general admission; children 13 and under free admission

Information: 215.545.0502

Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 7:30 p.m.

BRAVO BRASS

Paul Bryan, Conductor

"The Glory of Gabrieli"

A Recreation of the Groundbreaking 1968 Album That Featured Brass Players from Three of America's Great Orchestras

Saint Mark's Church

1625 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $15 General Admission

Information: 215.545.0502

Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 4:00 p.m.

BRAVO BRASS

Paul Bryan, Conductor

"The Glory of Gabrieli"

A Recreation of the Groundbreaking 1968 Album That Featured Brass Players from Three of America's Great Orchestras

Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

145 West Broad Street Street, Burlington, NJ.

Information: 215.545.0502

Friday, March 11, 2016 - 6:00 p.m.
2016 PYO Gala Dinner and Concert

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

The Union League of Philadelphia

140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Advanced reservations required

To request an invitation: 215.545.0502

Sunday, April 3, 2016 - 2:00 p.m.
2016 PYO Organization Showcase Performance

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Louis Scaglione, Conductor

Respighi Pines of Rome

PHILADELPHIA YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA

Rosalind Erwin, Conductor

Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture

PRYSM

Gloria dePasquale, Conductor

BRAVO BRASS
Paul Bryan, Conductor

TUNE UP PHILLY

Paul Smith, Conductor

Verizon Hall, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $15 - $25

Ticket Philadelphia: 215.893.1999

Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 3:00 p.m.

PRYSM

9th Annual Festival Concert

Gloria dePasquale, Conductor

PRYSM Young Artists

Jessica Villante, Conductor

Gershwin Lullaby

Dvo?ák Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22

Meyer Bailes para Orquestra

Centennial Hall - The Haverford School, Haverford, Pa.

Tickets: $15 General Admission

Information: 215.545.0502

Sunday, May 22, 2016 - 3:00 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA
21st Annual Festival Concert
Rosalind Erwin, Conductor

TBD, Young Artists Solo Competition Winner

Rossini Overture to Il barbiere di Siviglia

Hanson Symphony No. 2 in D-Flat Major, Op. 30, W45, "Romantic"

SECOND ANNUAL YOUNG ARTISTS SOLO COMPETITION WINNER

Copland Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo

Perelman Theater, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $10 - $20

Ticket Philadelphia: 215.893.1999

Saturday, May 21, 2015 - 3:00 p.m.

TUNE UP PHILLY

6th Annual Festival Concert

Paul Smith, Director

Temple Performing Arts Center

1837 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets: FREE ADMISSION

Information: 215.545.0502

Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 7:30 p.m.

BRAVO BRASS

13th Annual Festival Concert

Paul Bryan, Conductor

"Hollywood Brass "

Music from Stage and Screen

Saint Mark's Church

1625 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $15 General Admission

Information: 215.545.0502

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 3:00 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
76th Annual Festival Concert

Louis Scaglione, Conductor

Peter Richard Conte, Organ

Joel Collier, Euphonium

Barber Tocata festiva, Op. 36

Szentpali Symphony concertante for Euphonium and Symphony Orchestra

Higdon Blue Cathedral

Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

Verizon Hall, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Tickets: $15 - $25

Ticket Philadelphia: 215.893.1999

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