North Hills students to sing with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Two North Hills High School Choir members will have the opportunity to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as part of the Hamlisch-Page Student Choir.

Sophomore Jaina Sim and freshman Sophia Giacomino will join "Everything I Know: The Music of Lin Manuel Miranda" concerts taking place at Heinz Hall on October 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. and October 11 at 2:30 p.m. Nearly 40 students from high schools and colleges in the Pittsburgh region come together each year to make the Hamlisch-Page Student Choir.

Named after the late former Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Symphony Pops conductors Robert Page and Marvin Hamlisch, the choir began over 25 years ago as a “College All-Star Choir” to join with the symphony. Several years later, the group was expanded to include high school students.

Directed by former Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh conductor Christine Hestwood, students rehearse for a month prior to the concerts, then join with the PSO at Heinz Hall for the performances.

Participating schools include North Hills, Blackhawk, Central & Oakland Catholic, Deer Lakes, Penn Hills, Riverview, Upper St. Clair, the University of Pittsburgh, and Chatham University.

Purchase tickets to the concerts at this link.