Westmoreland Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO)

WYSO Audition Excerpts for 2010 Auditions

Violin: Violin PDF
Viola: Viola PDF
Cello: Cello PDF
Bass: Bass PDF
Horn: Horn PDF 1of2 Horn PDF 2of2
Trumpet: Trumpet PDF
Trombone: Trombone PDF 1of2 Trombone PDF 2of2
Tuba: Tuba PDF

WYSO History

Founded in 1981, the Westmoreland Youth Symphony provides talented young area musicians with a high quality orchestral experience. Since many area school districts do not have active orchestra programs, WYSO is the only orchestral performance outlet for many area players.

If you are a high school or college student, we encourage you to audition. Enjoy learning and performing great music taken from the wide, wonderful orchestral repertoire - imagine the experience of making music with a group of peers who share your love of the art! Attend weekly rehearsals; sectionals will be spaced throughout the year.

WYSO Rehearsals

WYSO rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9:00 in the Performing Arts Center at Seton Hill University in Greensburg. Coaching sessions are provided by Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra members and other area professional musicians. The Spring Semester for 2010 will begin January 27, and will run through May 5.

WYSO Concerts

Concerts are held at the end of each of the two terms, which run from September-December and January-April. We hope to be able to present each concert twice, once at Seton Hill University and the other as an outreach concert. The next WYSO concert will be on April 25, 2010 at 4 pm at Seton Hill's Performing Arts Center.

WYSO Auditions

WYSO is open to high school and college students, and in some cases, to talented middle school students. Auditions, which are required, are held each fall and throughout the year by appointment. The Spring 2010 auditions will be held on January 20, 2010, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

To schedule an audition or for more information, call 724-837-1850 or email Ramona at wysorc@verizon.net.

Concerto Competition

A concerto competition, open to WYSO members only, is offered each year. The winner performs a movement from a concerto with WYSO at the spring concert.

String Ensemble

String Ensemble is a junior high level training group for the Westmoreland Youth Symphony Orchestra. No audition is required for this ensemble. The group is directed by David Sinclair, principal violist with the Westmoreland Symphony and faculty member at Seton Hill University. Mr. Sinclair is also on the faculty of the Young Artists’ Debut Orchestra in Erie, PA and is an active free-lance player in the Pittsburgh region.

Please see the Middle School section of our site for more information and registration forms.

For more information on our Youth Orchestra, contact the WYSO manager, Ramona Coppage at wysorc@verizon.net or the WSO office at 724-837-1850.

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