Leslie Wu (PYP alumna, class of 2011): Three Moments in My Life

Posted on March 4, 2021

#tbt 3.11.2020 when we were joined by Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Leslie Wu at last year’s Meet the Musicians Breakfast Fundraiser.

Hear her talk about three meaningful moments in her life and how her time in PYP helped prepare her for her future.

“PYP has a huge impact on all of its musicians, even those who do not pursue music professionally,”... Read More ›

SEASON 96 SENIORS SPOTLIGHT

Posted on June 26, 2020

Congratulations to our 2020 graduating class! We’d like to spotlight some of our seniors who shared their plans for next year with us.

Claire Nelson, Horn

18-year-old Mountain View High School senior Claire joined our organization in 2016, and has played horn in PYP, our Wind Ensemble, and our Woodwind Quintet.

What are your plans for next year? Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in... Read More ›

Conversations with the Conductor: Historic Flutists

Posted on June 19, 2020

This week, PYP’s Musical Director David Hattner was be joined by with Martha Long (Principal Flute of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra) and Mary Schmidt (former Principal Flute of Chattanooga Symphony and award-winning former music educator of 28 years) to discuss rare recordings of historic flutists.

Listen to the playlist in on SoundCloud.

Welcome to our New Alumni, Class of 2020

Posted on May 29, 2020

The end of a season is always both exciting and sad. After working hard all year, musicians bid farewell to their friends and head off to Interlochen, Tanglewood, or other summer adventures. This year is particularly bittersweet because the pandemic has interrupted everyone’s plans. This is especially true for our 28 graduating seniors. Not only did they miss out on their... Read More ›

Conversations with the Conductor: Historic Vocalists

Posted on May 15, 2020

This week, PYP’s Musical Director David Hattner was be joined by two incredible vocalists Hannah Penn, mezzo soprano, and Christina Pier, soprano, as well as conductor Imre Pallo. Imre is a retired professor of conducting at Indiana University and Sidney Conservatory. Hannah is a Portland favorite, having sung many roles with Portland Opera, among many companies throughout the country, and was one... Read More ›

Conversations with the Conductor: The Sound of an Orchestra

Posted on May 8, 2020

The theme of this week’s broadcast is “The Sound of an Orchestra.” PYP’s Musical Director David Hattner welcomes special guests conductor Andrew Grams and Jennifer Arnold, Director of Artistic Planning and Orchestral Operations at the Richmond Symphony (and former Oregon Symphony violist!). Both are experts in orchestral playing and will be commenting on how orchestras develop their unique timbres.