Hope Academy
Hope Academy End of the Year Recitals
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHope 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 […]
Wanna CEEMI Flash Mob
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 […]
“Wild Women Don’t Get the Blues”
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesStories, 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 […]
Buzzword Perform & Play – Freedom Songs
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPresented 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 […]
Buzzword Perform & Play – Sabrina Goes to the Moon
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAn 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 […]
WYEP SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL – HAT Co Band Performance
Schenley Plaza 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesHope 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 […]
Meet the Music Teaching Artists
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIf you are interested in taking piano, cello or flute lessons at Hope Academy, some of our teaching artists will be available to demonstrate their instruments and talk with you about scheduling lessons with them. You can drop in any time between 2 and 4 pm and meet us in the Music Room on the […]
Suzuki Music Information Session for Families with Young Children
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren love music and movement; it’s natural – almost instinctual – for them to sing, clap, make rhythms, and move. But how early should they get started in more formal classes and lessons? What instrument should they play? How do you know if they are ready? To help answer these questions, Patricia Pavlack (President Suzuki […]
Community Sing with Ysaÿe Barnwell
ELPC - Social Hall 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYsaÿe Barnwell, former member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, returns to ELPC after last leading an inspirational Community Sing here in 2013. Click here to download a poster. This event is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be received. Watch this YouTube video where Dr. Barnwell leads a TED Talk in a Community Sing. https://youtu.be/hY6svYv39tI
Pittsburgh CAPA Application Deadline for 2017-18
Applications for Pittsburgh's Creative and Performing Arts School 6-12 - DEADLINE October 21, 2016 at 5 PM Students may apply for no more than TWO art forms; and must submit a separate application, essay and letter of recommendation for each. Use this link (PPS CAPA website) to download the application and to find out more […]
An Un-Halloween Party at Hope Academy
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesNO tricks and NO treats, but lots of fun dressing up for classes and private lessons on Halloween. This is a dress-up day so use your imagination and come in your favorite costume. Keep it G-rated for all of the little ones (nothing scary, bloody, violent, suggestive or adult-themed); and make sure you can move […]
Hope Academy Teaching Artists in Concert
ELPC - Chapel 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPlease join us for this special concert in ELPC’s chapel, featuring teaching artists from Hope Academy of Music and the Arts - Kathleen Andrews, Ben Barson, Laura Carmichael, Anna Elder, Ryan McMasters, Gizel Rodriguez and Gil Teixeira. Throughout the year, these artists give private instruction to hundreds of students, and now it is their turn to […]