Notes Newsletter Student Spotlight: Graham Rank

Posted on November 7, 2024

Graham Rank plays the tuba in PYCO and PYWE. He is also a Junior at Henrietta Lacks Health and Biosciences High School and studies tuba with Charlie Violett

What first brought you into music? What attracted you to your instrument?

When I was much younger, my family and I had this CD that we would play during our long car rides. It... Read More ›

Leo Browne: A Life of Rhythm, Resilience, and Generosity – Honoring the Legacy Behind PYP’s Percussion Program.

Posted on October 25, 2024

PYP Honors Leo Lester Browne: Discover the more about his Legacy:

Leo Lester Browne (1922-2017)

Leo Browne was born in Sioux City Iowa to Lester Browne and Laura Jacobson on February 22, 1922. His parents divorced soon thereafter and he and his mother Laura moved to Portland to be near family, occupying the family home on River Road in the Jennings Lodge... Read More ›

Notes Newsletter Student Spotlight: Miloh Dunn

Posted on October 3, 2024

Miloh Dunn is the principle clarinetist in PYP. He is also a freshman at Portland State University pursuing a degree in Music Performance.

Did you do any summer camps?

I was fortunate to attend the Interlochen Arts Camp, studying the clarinet intensively for an entire week with other peers backed up by four professors with a great variety of skill sets to... Read More ›

Notes Newsletter Student Spotlight: Luke D’Silva

Posted on October 2, 2024

Luke D’Silva is the principle violaist in PYP. He is also a senior from Westview High School and takes private lessons from Andrea Hawkins.

What is your favorite memory of PYP?

It’s pretty hard to pick a favorite memory from my time! I would like to mention a few of the highlights from my time in PYP. During the March concert of Season 98,... Read More ›

Anticipation Grows for Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Season Opener: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and More Await on November 9th!

Posted on October 1, 2024

As autumn settles into Portland, we’re excitedly preparing for the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s (PYP) Season 101 opener! On November 9th, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall will host a special night of music, with PYP alumna Hanami Froom as the soloist for Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35.

This event is more than the start of another season—it’s a celebration of... Read More ›

Kristan Knapp, Alumni Relations Manager, Retires after 9 1/2 years

Posted on June 12, 2024

Among those present were alumni Scott Swope, Larry Baldridge, Judy Rompa, Daniel Avshalomov, Brenda Ray Scott, and Bill Spady. Bill gave the following appreciation. Kristan Knapp is a very special person, which I immediately recognized after settling back in the Portland area nine years ago and getting... Read More ›