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Philharmonia

Spring 2026

Rehearsals

WYSO begins February 1, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Seton Hill University’s Performing Arts Center
100 Harrison Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601

(required for ALL students )

Concert

May 3, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center
100 Harrison Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601

Conducted by: Jorie Butler-Geyer

Rehearsals

Philharmonia rehearsal will take place on Sunday evenings at Seton Hill University from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (1.5 hrs). The first Philharmonic/Philharmonia rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Auditions

Auditions are required for all students interested in joining the Philharmonic or Philharmonia

Contact Ramona Coppage at wysorc@verizon.net to schedule an audition.

Meet Jorie Butler-Geyer
Born into a musical family, violinist Jorie Butler-Geyer has performed in orchestral and chamber music concerts on three continents, and was recently appointed Principal Second Violin of the Westmoreland Symphony. Additionally, she is the first violinist of the Pittsburgh-based Academy String Quartet, and regularly performs as a member of the Erie Philharmonic and Canton Symphony. She is also a member of the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, based in Jackson Hole, WY. In 2018, she was Chamber Artist-in-Residence at Strings Music Festival in Steamboat Springs, CO performing as a member of Quartet Bellini. Ms. Butler-Geyer received both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and completed her Master of Music at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts.

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