South Hills Junior Orchestra

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South Hills Junior Orchestra

Since 1983, we continue to strive to cultivate the arts in schools and the community. The Orchestra performs in the Fall and Spring seasons.

Our Mission

South Hills Junior Orchestra is a non-profit community symphony orchestra serving Greater Pittsburgh. The group was formed in 1983 to provide an orchestral playing experience for “musicians of all ages,” particularly students age eight through high school, as well as opportunities for adults, on all orchestral instruments. The mission of SHJO is to support and nurture local school ban

d and orchestra programs, to develop knowledge, understanding, performance skills, and an appreciation of music, to increase an individual member's self-esteem and self-motivation, and to continue to advance a life-long study of music. Members of the Orchestra learn, grow, and achieve positions of leadership to serve their fellow members. Musicians interested in the South Hills Junior Orchestra have the opportunity to participate in several open rehearsals before committing to membership. In the 35 year history of SHJO, members, directors, and boosters have contributed more than $30,000 to charitable organizations, including the Upper St. Clair School District, which has provided rehearsal space, concert facilities, and instruments for no charge to the group. In addition, participants have donated countless hours of community service. Alumni of South Hills Junior Orchestra have gone on to become valuable participants of college and amateur orchestras. Many have cultivated promising careers in music. Membership in SHJO is a wholesome family activity, and is based on volunteering, developing, and modeling the joy of music-making as a service to the community at large.

01/05/2026

SHJO rehearsals have resumed! Wait 'til you see what we have planned for the Spring 2026! https://www.shjo.org/

12/27/2025

Best wishes for a safe, warm, festive and very musical New Year! Rehearsals of SHJO start back on Saturday, January 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Upper St. Clair High School Band Room. To "check in" with our members and learn news about our upcoming Spring 2026 season, view our eUPDATE: https://mailchi.mp/1dc04c85e6c7/shjo-in-the-new-year-122425

11/25/2025

Soon-to-Come… SHJO Happenings:

No rehearsal over Thanksgiving weekend (November 29)

ESSENTIAL HOLIDAY REHEARSALS
(Please don't miss! - We only have two!)

Saturday, December 6
Conductors' Clinic @ 10 a.m.
Practice for all 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 13
Conductors' Clinic @ 10 a.m.
Practice for all 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS (giving back to the community)

Saturday, December 20
Rehearsal & Concert at Bridgeville Rehab & Care Center
SETUP AND WARM-UP 9:15 a.m.
CONCERT FOR PATIENTS 10-11 a.m.

Sunday, December 21
Rehearsal & Concert at Friendship Village of South Hills
SETUP AND WARM-UP 1:15 p.m.
CONCERT FOR PATIENTS 2-3 p.m.

No rehearsal on December 27

Resume SHJO rehearsals on January 3, 2026. Bring a friend!

11/02/2025

We're proud to announce the guest appearance of the Keystone Chorus joining the South Hills Junior Orchestra Fall Concert, November 22, 2025 at 3 p.m. COME ENJOY! FREE ADMISSION!

10/20/2025

We're always looking for more student and adult amateur musicians to join SHJO! There's still time to get involved! Stop in to a Saturday morning rehearsal at the Upper St. Clair High School Band Room. Visit https://www.shjo.org/.
Here's what we are working on...

09/01/2025

Rehearsals of SHJO resume THIS Saturday! Local Western PA musicians of all ages: stop in to the Upper St. Clair High School Band Room (and bring your instrument) on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

08/30/2025

Did you miss our recent eNEWS? https://mailchi.mp/93fda641b2d0/t-minus-seven-days-until-shjo-blasts-off-083025

We're relaunching weekly rehearsals of SHJO on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Upper St. Clair High School Band Room. Stop in and see us... and bring your instrument!

04/17/2025

It's SHJO concert season time! We're excited about our upcoming events! Details for members: https://www.shjo.org/

03/16/2025

Pssst! Pass it on!

There are still a few more weeks in March for "free & open" rehearsals to invite your friends to "TRY SHJO!" Players of all instruments, ages, and experience levels are welcomed! Come play with us on March 22 & 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Upper St. Clair High School Band Room.

02/23/2025

Did you see our recent SHJO Spotlight on 1990 alum Chuck Jacks, a trombone "graduate" from our community orchestra? https://mailchi.mp/3d2cab50a2dd/shjo-spotlight-chuck-jacks-021925

02/09/2025

We had a wonderful SHJO OPEN HOUSE this past Saturday at Fort Couch MS. We may have recruited a few new players! Thanks to everyone who participated!

We are still accepting newcomers to join our community orchestra. Here is YOUR invitation! For more information, visit us at https://www.shjo.org/.

01/08/2025

Members and families:

Did you receive our latest "Happy New Year" e-newsletter with SHJO dates, music, and plans?

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Pittsburgh, PA

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14123415160

Website

http://www.shjo.org/

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