East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Shakespeare Contest Preliminary Round - Musical Theater Workshop Students
2016-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Pittsburgh Public Theater, 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Hope Academy’s Musical Theater Workshop students, in the 4th through 7th grades, are competing this week in the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest. Call time for students is 2:30 pm in the lobby of the Pittsburgh Public (O’Reilly) Theater in the Cultural District downtown. We are schedule to compete at 3 pm.

Shakespeare Contest Preliminary Round - HAT Co Students
2016-02-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Pittsburgh Public Theater, 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Hope Academy’s Teen Theater Company (HAT Co) students, in the 6th through 12th grades, are competing this week in the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest. Call time for students is 2:30 pm in the lobby of the Pittsburgh Public (O’Reilly) Theater in the Cultural District downtown. We are schedule to compete at 3 pm.

Hope Academy in Pittsburgh Public Theater's Shakespeare Finals
2016-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Pittsburgh Public Theater, 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
All three of our scenes were selected as finalists in this year’s Pittsburgh Public Theater Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest.
The Winter’s Tale – Francisco Carattino, Alice Crow, Candace Burgess, Mimi O’Malley
Othello – Dorothy Crow and Kira Mukogosi
Taming of the Shrew – Laela Lumsden and Anna Ungarino
Nearly 1,300 students from more than 80 local schools competed in the preliminary round of the 22nd annual Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Contest at Pittsburgh Public Theater.
The Showcase of Finalists is free and open to the public. Please join us to cheer on all of our young artists!
Below, all of Hope Academy’s students who competed in the preliminary round of the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 2016 Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest.

Buzzword Performance Series: Little Red Riding Hood
2016-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Presented by Opera Theater of Pittsburgh and featuring Hope Academy teaching artist, Anqwenique Wingfield.
Six exciting live performances and workshops for young children, from 0 to 5, and their families at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Interactive and child-friendly, these shows are short enough to hold the interest of toddlers, and engaging enough for their older brothers and sisters. Food will be served and fun will be had!
Six Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
The February 24th session will be the opera “Little Red Riding Hood.”
January 27 + February 24 + March 16 + April 27 + May 25 + June 22
Space is limited, so please reserve your spot for each session by calling Norma Meyer at East Liberty Presbyterian Church
412-441-3800 x11

Hope Academy Picture Day - Winter Term 2016
2016-03-12 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Group photos will be taken in all Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre dance classes, during regular class time, this week. Students will receive copies of the photo next week during open classes. Please be sure to be on time and dressed in appropriate dance clothes.

August Wilson Monologue Contest
2016-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
This year’s August Wilson Monologue Contest will be held at the August Wilson Center and two Hope Academy students, Laela Lumsden and Candace Burgess, will compete. This competition provides an opportunity for high school students to perform an August Wilson monologue for a chance to win cash prizes and a trip to New York City.
The August Wilson Monologue Competition celebrates the writing of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright. August Wilson’s Century Cycle is an achievement in American theater. Each of the ten plays are set in a different decade of the twentieth century. At the core of each work are soaring, lyrical monologues that take the song, laughter, pain, and rich content of African American life and place it in the mouths of a great and varied ensemble of characters.
The August Wilson Monologue Competition is now held regionally in Pittsburgh, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Greensboro, Dallas and Portland. In partnership with True Colors Theatre Company, headed by Tony award winning Broadway and film director Kenny Leon.
Three winners from Pittsburgh will be selected to travel to New York City for the May 2 finals. In addition to competing for cash and scholarship prizes, the finalists will be treated to the new smash Broadway hit Hamilton and will meet with top industry actors. For example, recent competitors not only saw the revival production of Fences on Broadway starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, but also met the actors in an after-play “talkback” session and workshop. Point Park University awards both the Pittsburgh and national finalists scholarships of $20,000, $15,000 and $10,000.
Two years ago Hope Academy student, Lawrence White, won the Pittsburgh regional contest.
Please join us to cheer on Laela Lumsden, Candace Burgess and all of the young people in the contest this year.

HAT Co Competing in CAPA's Battle of the Bands
2016-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, 111 9th St, Pittburgh, 15222, United States
Eight bands are competing at Pittsburgh CAPA’s Battle of the Bands and Hope Academy’s HAT Co singers and band need you there to cheer them on.
The battle starts at 7 pm and it’s only $3 per student and $5 per adult.
HAT Co band members include:
Henry Schultz – keyboard
Brandon Terry – drum set and percussion
Desmond Rucker – drum set and percussion
James Jaap – bass
Francisco Carattino – guitar
Breckin Himmler – guitar
Mimi O’Malley – ukulele and vocals
Zoe Zielinski – vocals
Candace Burgess – vocals
Laela Lumsden – vocals
Anna Ungarino – vocals

Buzzword Performance Series - Peter and the Wolf
2016-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Presented by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and featuring Hope Academy ballet students, under the direction of Kerra Alexander; and flute choir, under the direction of Kristine Rominski
Six exciting live performances and workshops for young children, from 0 to 5, and their families at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Interactive and child-friendly, these shows are short enough to hold the interest of toddlers, and engaging enough for their older brothers and sisters. Food will be served and fun will be had!
Six Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
January 27 + February 24 + March 16 + April 27 + May 25 + June 22
Space is limited, so please reserve your spot for each session by calling Norma Meyer at East Liberty Presbyterian Church
412-441-3800 x11

Hope Academy Open Classes
2016-03-19 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Saturday Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) dance classes, Musical Theater Workshop, Tap and Music Discovery are all “open for observation” on Saturday, March 19. Families, friends and students who might be interested in joining us are invited to come and watch – and maybe get in on the action.
Please consider parking in metered neighborhood parking lots to avoid having to leave sessions to add money to parking meters. It is less expensive and you can pay for up to 10 hours at one time. For more information, click here.
9:30 to 12 noon Musical Theater Workshop (MTW) and Tap Classes (MTW students arrive at 9:15 am)
9:00 am Music Discovery
9:00 am Creative Movement
12:30 pm Ballet 2
1:30 pm Bridge Ballet 1
2:30 pm Pre-Ballet A & B

Hope Academy On-Site Registration for Spring Mini-Term
2016-03-31 17:00 - 20:00, 2016-04-02 10:00 - 13:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Hope Academy administrative assistant, Norma Meyer, will be available to take registrations and payments for the spring mini-term. Please bring your check or money order made out to ELPC (East Liberty Presbyterian Church). We will also accept cash during on-site registrations.
This is a 5 week session from April 7 to May 21. Make up lessons for the year will continue until mid-June.
Private Lesson Tuition for the spring term:
30 minute lessons – $80 + $10 registration fee
45 minute lessons – $120 + $10 registration fee
60 minute lessons – $160 + $10 registration fee
Tuition for Spring Term Courses:
Bridge Ballet for 5 to 8 year olds – by audition only – $40 + $10 registration fee
Bridge Chorus for 7 to 9 year olds – by audition only – $40 + $10 registration fee

Rhythm and Youth Concert @ Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
2016-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206, United States
Hope Academy’s Teen Theater Company band (HAT Co) joins Sankofa Village African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Pittsburgh Obama Academy Steelpan Ensemble, Soundwaves Steelband and Ben Barson’s The Way of the Saxophone for a great evening of music from Pittsburgh’s next-generation young artists.
Pay What Makes You Happy! Tickets for this event are available at any price. Simply choose the level that makes you happy—or name your own! All seats are general admission.
Get tickets now!

Bridge Ballet and Bridge Chorus Auditions
2016-04-02 09:00 - 11:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Auditions/placements for Hope Academy’s Bridge Ballet (in partnership with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre) and Bridge Chorus (in partnership with Pittsburgh School for the Choral Arts) will take place on Saturday, April 2. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Bridge courses are for more committed and focused students who want to work with other young dancers and singers who share their level of discipline and enthusiasm. Punctuality, attendance, behavior and dress (proper dance clothing*) will be held to a higher standard and the expectation is that students will attend every class, be on time and prepared, and dressed appropriately. The dress code does not apply to the audition – please come in whatever dance clothing you currently have.
Bridge Ballet Audition (5 to 8 year olds)
9 am in the Gym on the basement level
Bridge Chorus Audition (7 to 9 year olds)
10 am in the 3rd floor Music Room
Please note: students who are slightly outside of the recommended age ranges may audition. Teaching artists will also invite current students who show potential and promise
Please RSVP for the either or both auditions HERE
Bridge courses run from April 9 – May 7 (5 sessions)
Bridge Ballet – Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:15 am for 5 to 8 year olds
Bridge Chorus – Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am for 7 to 9 year olds
Tuition for each course is $40 +
$10 registration fee. Students who currently receive scholarships/financial assistance will automatically receive the same level for the spring term Bridge courses.
Please make sure you are prepared to register and pay after the audition, if your child is selected.
* Proper dance clothing, required for Bridge Ballet, includes:
GIRLS – pink footed tights, black leotard (no skirt attached), pink leather ballet shoes.
BOYS – black tights, pants or shorts (not baggy). Black or white leather ballet shoes. Plain white socks and t-shirt.
Please note: students can wear whatever dance clothing they currently have for the audition. This dress code is for those accepted into the class.

First Day of Hope Academy's Spring Term
2016-04-05 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Hope Academy classes and private lessons for the spring mini-term begin today!
Spring term courses are by audition or invitation only.
Auditions for Bridge Ballet and Bridge Chorus were held on SAT April 2 and these classes are filled.
If you are interested in private instrument or voice lessons, please fill out our online inquiry form for more information.

Interactive Music-Making Workshops - Join the CEEMI Band!
2016-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
CEEMI is an innovative piece of technology that turns any WiFi compatible device – a smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop computer – into a collaborative electronic musical instrument on the fly. It was specially designed for the performance of music by groups of people without prior musical training.
The CEEMI Band will create music together in a series of free weekly collaborative creative music workshops happening this spring and culminating in a public performance. Members of the CEEMI Band will create new music together in a safe and fun environment, through the combined usage of CEEMI, simple games and other creative strategies accessible to all. It will be led by Gil Teixeira, CEEMI’s creator and sound programmer, and is aimed at teens and young adults regardless of their musical background or skills. The only requirement is that CEEMI Band members must bring along their own smartphone or tablet to every session.
There will be a public performance on a day, time and place as yet to be determined.
Please register HERE.
GIL TEIXEIRA BIO
Gil Teixeira is a musician, sound artist and creative leader that has developed in recent years a keen interest in the exploration of technology in collaborative music making contexts. He is a founding member of the instrumental post-rock band La La La Ressonance, creator of CEEMI (a Collaborative Experiential Electronic Music Instrument) and has led creative projects in the USA, Portugal, Norway, UK and Tanzania. He’s currently based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Family Music Night
2016-04-16 18:30 - 19:30 | ELPC – Music Room, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Parents, grandparents, and older siblings are invited to join students ages 4 – 8 at Hope Academy in musical games and activities. The musical party will feature folk songs, musical games, and dances from all over the world. No training needed — just a great attitude!
Please RSVP to emily@pghchoralarts.org.
Presented by the Pittsburgh School for the Choral Arts and Hope Academy of Music and the Arts; led by Kathryn Barnard, Melissa Johnson, and Emily Swora

Singer/Songwriter Contest Deadline
2016-04-20 | PA
If you’ve got a song to sing, but no band to back you up, this is your chance to develop your material and perform live with a great group of young musicians from HAT Co. Selected artist will also receive individual vocal coaching and a professional recording of their song at Yellow Couch Studio. Open to young artists from 13 to 22 years old. Winner will rehearse with the band on Saturday mornings and perform in at least one event in May or June.
Sam Herring, lead singer and songwriter from the synth-pop band, Future Islands, will be judging the entries and picking a winner.
Submit this online Singer/Songwriter Contest Application by April 20, 2016. You will need to give us a link to a video of you performing your song, or upload an audio file.
Here is a video of HAT Co doing an acoustic version of Mimi O’Malley’s original song, Ghost Girl.

And a video of the band covering “Not Ready to Make Nice” by the Dixie Chicks.

Finally, here is our judge, Sam Herring and Future Islands performing live on David Letterman.

Hope Academy Spring Recitals
2016-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Hope Academy’s young singers and musicians are presenting a recital on Sunday, April 24 in the Sanctuary.

This is a good opportunity for families interested in private music instruction for their children to come and see Hope Academy’s program in action and meet the teaching artists.
End of the year recitals will take place on Sunday, May 22 from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Everyone is invited and it’s all FREE! For information about parking in East Liberty, click here.

RECITAL SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, APRIL 24

Kathleen Andrews – Suzuki Violin and Violin students
Patricia Pavlack – Suzuki Piano students
Kristine Rominski – Flute students and Flute Choir
Monica Stephenson – Voice students

Buzzword Perform & Play
2016-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Presented by Opera Theater of Pittsburgh and featuring Hope Academy teaching artist, Anqwenique Wingfield, as a bird singing Jazz standards about Nature. Alison Babusci from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will be coming to create a painted art work after the performance.
This live performance, followed by dinner and activities, for young children from 0 to 5, is Interactive and child-friendly. It is short enough to hold the interest of toddlers, yet engaging enough for their older brothers and sisters. Food will be served and fun will be had!
Space is limited, and we do fill for each event, so please reserve your spot by calling 412-471-6079
Buzzword Pittsburgh‘s Perform & Play series, in partnership with Hope Academy of Music and the Arts and East Liberty Presbyterian Church, takes place on six Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
January 27 + February 24 + March 16 + April 27 + May 25 + June 22

Colour of Music Black Classical Musicians' Virtuosi
2016-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
The 20-piece Colour of Music Virtuosi is an elite group of musicians selected as ambassadors of the Colour of Music Festival. They perform innovative repertoire incorporating the works of composers of African descent alongside traditional classical works. Each performance will include the ‘father’ of black classical music and predecessor to Mozart, Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Violin Concertos No. 1 and No. 2 (performed only for the second time in the United States) as well as works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, including his Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, and Symphony No. 29 in A Major.
There are thousands of prodigiously talented classical principals, composers, and performers of African descent throughout the world. Yet their opportunities to grace concert stages of major American orchestras are rare to non-existent. The Festival has sought to change this and we are thankful for Carnegie Mellon’s keen interest in presenting this sampling of the Colour of Music Festival and its exceptional talent. Lee Pringle, Festival Founder and General Manager
Maestro Marlon Daniel, Music Director of New York-based Ensemble Du Monde, Artistic Director of Festival International Saint-Georges, and Principal Guest Conductor of the Sofia Sinfonietta in Bulgaria, will serve as conductor. “The selections chosen for our debut in Pittsburgh are première pieces rarely performed. Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Violin Concerto No. 1 with soloist Jessica McJunkins and No. 2 with soloist Josh Henderson have never been performed in Pittsburgh. I am excited about conducting his works and those of his contemporary Mozart,” said Marlon Daniel, Conductor.
Tickets are $35 for adults; $25 for seniors 65 +; $10 students. Purchase tickets online with a credit card; or at the door with cash or check.
To Purchase tickets ONLINE click here
or call (866) 441-9962
Hope Academy and ELPC families can request comp tickets HERE.
ABOUT THE COLOUR OF MUSIC FESTIVAL
Based in Charleston, South Carolina and organized in 2013, the Colour of Music Festival, Inc., presents a diverse classical repertoire of Baroque, Classical and 20th century music at the highest of musical standards to diverse audiences. Now in its fourth year the Colour of Music Festival offers a musical kaleidoscope highlighting the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture. The fourth annual Colour of Music Festival will take place October 19-23, 2016 at various venues throughout historic Charleston, South Carolina. www.colourofmusic.org

Warhol Youth Invasion - HAT Co Band Performance
2016-05-13 17:00 - 22:00 | The Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
Hope Academy’s teen theater company (HAT Co) band will rock it out with original songs and popular covers as part of The Warhol Museum’s Youth Invasion.
The evening includes live music, performances, art-making, a fashion show, food, prizes and fun as teens take over the Warhol.
The event runs from 5 to 10 pm, with HAT Co band performing in the lobby from 8:15 to 8:45 pm.
HAT Co band and singers performing at The Warhol Youth Invasion
Henry Schultz – keyboard
Desmond Rucker – drums
James Jaap – bass
Mimi Thomas – ukulele, vocals and songwriting
Laela Lumsden – vocals and songwriting
Anna Ungarino – vocals
Zoe Zielinski – vocals and percussion

"Wild Women Don't Get the Blues"
2016-05-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2016-05-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2016-05-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2016-05-22 19:30 - 21:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Stories, poems, monologues and songs about women who stood up, spoke their minds, refused to back down and changed the world. Presented by Hope Academy’s teen theater company (HAT Co) in their end of the year performance.
This will be performed in an intimate setting and is suitable for young people from 8 years old to adults. Latecomers will not be seated due to the configuration of the seating area.
Tickets are $5 each. Use this link to order them and then bring cash or a check to pay for them at the door.

Hope Academy End of the Year Recitals
2016-05-22 14:00 - 18:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Hope Academy’s young singers and musicians are presenting an afternoon of recitals on Sunday, May 22, 2016

This is a good opportunity for families interested in private music instruction for their children to come and see Hope Academy’s program in action and meet the teaching artists.
Families should review our Recital Etiquette Guidelines here.

RECITAL SCHEDULE – by time and teaching artist
SUNDAY, MAY 22

2:00 pm – Percussion and Piano
Students of Bronwyn Higgins
MUSIC ROOM
2:00 pm – Flute, Trumpet and Flute Choir
Students of Kristine Rominski and Karen Sloneker
CHAPEL
3:00 pm – Cello, Viola, Violin, Piano
Students of Ana Diaz, Sarah Greenwald and Lee Kikuchi
SANCTUARY
3:00 pm – Guitar, Bass, Voice, Piano
Students of Emma Cox, Monica Stephenson and Anqwenique Wingfield
SOCIAL HALL
4:00 pm – Piano, Guitar and Bass
Students of Laura Reynolds Carmichael, Helga Scheibert, Michael Chapman, Pat Pavlack and Gabe D’Abruzzo
SANCTUARY
5:00 pm – Suzuki Violin
Students of Kathleen Andrews and Liza Barley
SOCIAL HALL
6:00 pm – Wanna CEEMI? Flashmob
Everyone is invited to make music together with their smartphone or any other WiFi compatible device!
Front steps of East Liberty Presbyterian Church (Penn Avenue side of the building) weather-permitting
Or the Narthex inside the Penn Avenue entrance, if it is raining
The “Wanna CEEMI?” campaign consists of a series of flashmob-inspired events that will take place throughout this spring/summer in and around the Pittsburgh PA area. Thanks to CEEMI’s collaborative music-making technology, anyone that shows up or passes by will be able to take part in this fun, spontaneous music-making experience. No prior musical training is required, only a smartphone or any other WiFi compatible device.

Wanna CEEMI Flash Mob
2016-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | PA
Everyone is invited to make music together with their smartphone or any other WiFi compatible device!
Join us on the front steps of East Liberty Presbyterian Church (Penn Avenue side of the building) weather-permitting
Or the Narthex inside the Penn Avenue entrance, if it is raining
The “Wanna CEEMI?” campaign consists of a series of flashmob-inspired events that will take place throughout this spring/summer in and around the Pittsburgh PA area. Thanks to CEEMI’s collaborative music-making technology, anyone that shows up or passes by will be able to take part in this fun, spontaneous music-making experience. No prior musical training is required, only a smartphone or any other WiFi compatible device.

Buzzword Perform & Play - Freedom Songs
2016-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Presented by Opera Theater of Pittsburgh and featuring Hope Academy teaching artist, Anqwenique Wingfield.
This live performance, followed by dinner and activities, for young children from 0 to 5, is Interactive and child-friendly. It is short enough to hold the interest of toddlers, yet engaging enough for their older brothers and sisters. Food will be served and fun will be had!
Space is limited, and we do fill for each event, so please reserve your spot by calling 412-441-3800 x11 or complete this online BUZZWORD RSVP form.
Buzzword Pittsburgh‘s Perform & Play series, in partnership with Hope Academy of Music and the Arts and East Liberty Presbyterian Church, takes place on six Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
January 27 + February 24 + March 16 + April 27 + May 25 + June 22

Buzzword Perform & Play - Sabrina Goes to the Moon
2016-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
An exciting live performance and workshop for young children, from 0 to 5, and their families at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Interactive and child-friendly, this performance is short enough to hold the interest of toddlers, and engaging enough for their older brothers and sisters. Food will be served and fun will be had!
Space is limited so please reserve your spot by clicking through to this online BUZZWORD RSVP FORM.
Presented by Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, written by Billy Wayne Coakley and featuring Hope Academy teaching artist, Anqwenique Wingfield.

WYEP SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL - HAT Co Band Performance
2016-06-25 15:00 - 22:00 | Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15260, United States
Hope Academy’s teen theater company (HAT Co) band will rock it out with original songs and popular covers as part of WYEP’s Summer Music Festival.
WYEP’s Reimagination is releasing a CD of original songs and HAT Co’s Mimi O’Malley has a song on it (“Ghost Girl”). HAT Co is performing at 3 pm. Evening performances include Boy & Bear at 7:15 pm and Lucius at 8:00 pm.
Bring a blanket, some food and have some fun with us at this free all-day music festival!
HAT Co band and singers performing at WYEP’s SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Henry Schultz – keyboard
Desmond Rucker – drums
James Jaap – bass
Zoe Zielinski – vocals and percussion
Mimi O’Malley – vocals and guitar/ukulele
Laela Lumsden – vocals
Candace Burgess – vocals
Anna Ungarino – vocals
Kira Mukogosi – vocals

Here is a detailed schedule:
3PM WYEP REIMAGINATION SHOWCASE (Main Stage)
featuring HAT Co (at 3 pm), Funky Fly Project, The Incandescents
I Made It Market (Schenley Drive)
Children’s Activities (Schenley Tent)
Bike Valet by Bike PGH
5:30 MARGARET GLASPY
Emotions and Math is Margaret Glaspy’s debut album, to be released by ATO Records on June 17. After cutting her teeth in New York and Boston, where she was a touring musician and played in other people’s bands, Emotions and Math signals an assured new direction for Glaspy, who’s 27 and grew up in Red Bluff, California. She self-produced the album, which frames her revealing ruminations in shards of jagged guitar rock. There is early buzz for the album; Rolling Stone hailed first single “You and I” for its “hot barbs of electric guitar.”
7:00 BOY & BEAR
Named a “Top 5 Australian Acts You Need To Know Now” by USA Today, Boy & Bear is Dave Hosking (lead singer/guitars), Killian Gavin (vocals/guitars), Tim Hart (drums, vocals, guitars), Jon Hart (vocals/keys/mandolin) and Dave Symes (bass). Their last album, Harlequin Dream received several ARIA Award nominations, including Best Group, Best Rock Album and Producer Of The Year. This followed their award-winning debut LP Moonfire, which won five ARIA awards in 2011. The quintet made their first trip to the States in two years when they appeared at SXSW 2014, and followed it with a sold-out spring headline tour in support of Harlequin Dream. The band made their U.S. late night television debut on Conan. The band’s new album, Limit Of Love, was released October 9, 2015.
8:45 LUCIUS
Vocalists Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, backed by bandmates Dan Molad, Pete Lalish and Andy Burri–spent more than 250 days on the road in the past year. They’ve headlined all over the US and Europe, including Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Lollapalooza, End of The Road, Reading and Leeds Festivals and more and shared the stage with a variety of musicians including Roger Waters, Jack White, Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy, Sara Bareilles, The Head and the Heart, Tegan and Sara, and David Byrne. Their critically acclaimed debut LP, Wildewoman (2013) was followed by Good Grief in 2015.
