‘Summer Soloists’ Recap: Sara Hedberg

Posted on October 14, 2016

19-year-old PYP flute player Sara Hedberg shared her summer on Instagram as part of our ‘Summer Soloists’ social media series.

‘Summer Soloists’ followed 8 Portland Youth Philharmonic musicians as they spent a summer playing, practicing, and preparing excerpts for Season 93.

10/18/2016 - Sara faces her midterms this week here at Oberlin College & Conservatory. Sophomore year is shaping up to be a good one!

‘Summer Soloists’ Recap: Talia Dugan

Posted on October 5, 2016

19-year-old PYP clarinetist Talia Dugan shared her summer on Instagram as part of our ‘Summer Soloists’ social media series.

‘Summer Soloists’ followed 8 Portland Youth Philharmonic musicians as they spent a summer playing, practicing, and preparing excerpts for Season 93.

10/6/16 - Never let yourself be limited by your preconceived expectations of an experience- come in without expectations and enjoy the journey! I didn’t... Read More ›

Music Monday: Hattner’s October PYP Playlist

Posted on October 3, 2016

PYP Musical Director David Hattner shares what’s currently on his playlist. Revamp your own playlist with selections from our #PYPPlaylist on Twitter every #MusicMonday.

This month’s Playlist is dedicated to our wind and brass players. I have been talking to the young performers of our Wind Ensemble about how a performer develops a concept of sound on his or her instrument. In my... Read More ›

‘Summer Soloists’ Recap: Yulbee Shin

Posted on September 30, 2016

14-year-old PYP violinist Yulbee Shin shared her summer on Twitter and Instagram as part of our ‘Summer Soloists’ social media series.

‘Summer Soloists’ followed 8 Portland Youth Philharmonic musicians as they spent a summer playing, practicing, and preparing excerpts for Season 93.

9/30/16 - PYP is such an amazing experience and for new members of the PYP family, Don’t stress about your seat. I know it’s an... Read More ›

PYP is looking for a new Equipment Coordinator!

Posted on September 30, 2016

Our good friends Nicki and Bill Meyers have been in charge of carefully and safely moving our musical equipment from rehearsals to concerts and back for the last seven years. They have decided to retire, and we wish them the best in their next chapter. You will still see both Bill and Nicki at PYP concerts, from the comfort of... Read More ›

Congratulations Samuel Zacharia - Winner of the 2016-17 PYP Soloist Competition!

Posted on September 23, 2016

David Hattner proudly annouced PYP violist Samuel Zacharia as the winner of the 2016 PYP Soloist Competition at this week’s rehearsal.

Congratulations Samuel! He will perform at PYP’s Fall Concert on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.