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CMU Partners with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Foster World-Class Musical Experience

  CMU composers participate in a composition workshop at Heinz Hall with PSO musicians      A   new four-year partnership   between Carnegie Mellon University’s   School of Music  and the   Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra  will give CMU students direct, on-campus access to world-class musicians and conductors.    The agreement also provides  PSO Go Pass  subscriptions for all music majors, and it creates for School of Music students a valuable connection with the Pittsburgh Symphony.    “None of this happens without leadership that believes in the value of these kinds of partnerships,” said  Milton Laufer , professor and Jack G. Buncher Head of the School of Music. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to CMU President Farnam Jahanian and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Melia Tourangeau for their vision and commitment in ma...
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Reserved for You: An Afternoon of Elegance

  You are invited to the WSO Hat Luncheon An elegant and fashionable spring event Saturday, May 9 - Reception at 11 a.m. Luncheon at noon Wea r your fanciest hat or fascinator, grab a friend and join us for the prettiest party of the spring!  Sip on champagne and enjoy an elegant luncheon  and the chance to win many fabulous silent auction items and raffle prizes all while supporting the programs of the WSO.  RSVP by April 25, 2026. $85 per guest / Sponsorships are available / Donations also accepted Advance registration is required, this event sold out last year, RSVP today! RSVP to the Hat Luncheon You may also call 724-837-1850 to RSVP 💌Forward to a Friend   2026 Hat Luncheon Committee Diane Nickoloff and Karen Kohut - Co-chairpersons Linda Assard Janie Belden Janice Decker Karen Rich Douglas Beverly Hritz Mary Ann Fusco Tiffany Kohut June Penta Michael Rozell Sharyn Sekora Casey Shultz Jan Taylor-Condo Tiffany Taylor   Thank You to our 2026 Hat Luncheo...

The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

  MCP performing CrosSING Bridges, October 2025 - photo courtesy of Paul Vladuchick In anticipation of audition season, we’re hosting a   free audition workshop  Monday, April 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Third Presbyterian Church. Designed to demystify the process of trying out for the Mendelssohn Choir, MCP Music Director Daniel Singer will lead a group of prospective and current MCP singers through warm ups and the audition excerpts, as well as walk through what a season with the Mendelssohn actually involves. photo courtesy of Paul Vladuchick I, along with other members of  the choir, will be there to answer questions and sing with you. Singers can still  register for the workshop here . We can’t wait to sing with this group on Monday and meet new voices during our auditions in June! The following Saturday, May 2 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., we’ll be at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon for the second annual  Junior Mendelssohn Saturday Sing . ...