Mr. Stephen ehrlich, East Allegheny Music Director
Stephen Ehrlich is the East Allegheny School District Orchestra
Director for grades 4 - 12. He has been in this position since the fall of 2003. Previously, he was the Orchestra Director for the Penn Hills School District from 196 - 2003. Stephen Ehrlich was born in Pittsburgh, and received his early music training at the Pittsburgh Centers for the Musically Talented, as well as performing with the three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra and the Pittsburgh youth Symphony Orchestras
A recipient of a Presidential Scholarship to Duquesne University, Stephen earned a B. S. Degree in Music Education in 1994 (magna cum laude) and a Masters degree in Cello Performance in 1996. He has performed with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, Saint Vincent Chamber Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Symphony. He has been a free-lance musician in the Pittsburgh area for 10+ years directing the chamber ensemble Steve Ehrlich Strings. During his career he has also performed in numerous operas, musicals, and festivals. Stephen held the position of String Coach for the Ovations Youth Orchestra from 1995 - 2001. He is also a private studio instructor on all stringer instruments.
The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra performed a side-by-side concert with the East Allegheny High School Orchestra for the first time in October 2005. It was both, an enjoyable experience and a successful collaboration. The ESO was honored to have Mr. Stephen Ehrlich, the East Allegheny Music Director, join our Cello section for two performances in the 2005-2006 season. We look forward to our musical celebration together again on Saturday May 19, 2007 at the East Allegheny High School.
About the East Allegheny Symphony Orchestra
The East Allegheny Symphony Orchestra has been performing since 1970. The group is currently comprised of approximately 100 - 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12 graders. The EA string sections rehearse five times per week during the regular school day and have combined after school rehearsals with the woodwinds, brass and percussion in preparation for performances. The woodwind, brass, and percussion are selected from the top musicians the East Allegheny Wildcat Band. They meet with the first period strings section once a week. They also rehearse for two hours after school every week. Throughout its existence, the East Allegheny Symphony Orchestra has traveled extensively, performing throughout the Eastern United States and Canada. Most recently the Orchestra performed at the Disney Market Place in Orlando, Florida. The Orchestra also has a long history of recorded performances, and recently available is a CD compilation of the 2004-2005 Concert Seasons.
It is significant to note that in all the competitions over the years, the Symphony has never earned any rating other than "Superior" which is the highest possible, and they have also never finished in less than "First Place".
