Sophomore to sing with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Feb. 10, 2023

Upper St. Clair High School sophomore Elliott Bruno will sing with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as part of the Hamlisch-Page Student Choir in the symphony’s upcoming performances of “The Music of John Williams" at Heinz Hall.

Showtimes are set for 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18 and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Tickets can be purchased online at: pittsburghsymphony.org.

Christine Hestwood, Upper St. Clair’s middle school strings teacher and high school orchestra conductor, serves as conductor of the Hamlisch-Page Student Choir. Lorraine Milovac, Upper St. Clair choral director, is the choir’s accompanist. The student choir was created by the late Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch and Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Music Director Emeritus Robert Page.

The Hamlisch-Page Student Choir performances will feature 39 students from six high schools and three universities from throughout the Pittsburgh region. Participating schools include Belle Vernon, Blackhawk, McKeesport, Penn Hills, North Hills and Upper St. Clair high schools as well as the University of Pittsburgh and PennWest California and Chatham universities.