For more than 30 years The Pittsburgh Philharmonic, a 60-member symphony orchestra, offers new and original performances in community settings. The orchestra performs 10 to 15 concerts per year, comprised of a classical season and a summer pops series. The orchestra promotes music education through its' Young Artist Concerto Competition, Music Exploration Workshops for elementary students, and a summer student mentoring program.
The Pittsburgh Philharmonic rehearses and performs in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. The Philharmonic will perform four concerts at North Hills Junior High during its 2009 - 2010 Season "Mysteries, Movies, and Masterpieces" As part of their continuing community outreach, the Philharmonic will repeat these perfomances at the Butler County Community College's subscription series at the Succop Theatre.