PSO Learning and Engagement programs reach our youngest music lovers all the way up to the aspiring and inspiring musicians of tomorrow. The Pittsburgh Symphony is currently accepting volunteers for our three core Learning programs: Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration, Schooltime @ Heinz Hall and Student Side-by-Side. Click here to sign up!

Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration

Interactive family concerts that introduce orchestral music and concepts to children ages 3-8.

Festival of Music 
November 1, 2025, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

American Tunes 
February 28, 2026, 9:00-11:00 am

Sing, Dance, Play! 
April 18, 2026, 9:00-11:00 am

Volunteer Duties

• •    Help in pre-concert activity spaces to promote interaction and answer questions 
• •    Greet guests 
• •    Hand out activity books
• •    Direct guests around Heinz Hall 

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Schooltime @ Heinz Hall

The PSO’s widest-reaching learning program that impacts 21,000+ K-12 students from 160 schools annually.

Schooltime: Tallulah Plays the Tuba (K-2)
November 19 & 20, 2025, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Schooltime: The Orchestra at Work (6-12) 
January 28 & 29, 2026, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Schooltime: Music in the Making (4-6)
March 18, 19 & 20, 2026, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Schooltime: Meet the Orchestra: All-American Edition (2-4), 
April 29 & 30, 2026, May 1, 5, & 6, 2026, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Volunteer Duties

• •    Assist with checking in registered school groups
• •    Locate school buses 
• •    Direct groups during dismissal 

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Student Side-by-Side

Immersive 8-week instrumental program for students in grades 9-12 that culminates in a concert at Heinz Hall on stage with the PSO.

Student Side-by-Side Concert
April 15, 2026, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Volunteer Duties

• •    Assist during the post-concert jazz and dessert reception.
• •    Please note that volunteers will be required to arrive before the concert to receive training. A comp ticket with be provided.

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Ready to Volunteer?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old do I need to be to volunteer?

Volunteers must be 18 or older. If you are under 18, please have a parent/guardian contact Amy Cale at acale@pittsburghsymphony.org for additional details and a consent form.

Is training provided?

Volunteer training is provided before all PSO Learning and Engagement programs.

Is parking provided?

Volunteers are responsible for arranging their own transportation and parking costs.

Are accommodations available?

Yes, Sensory Friendly, hearing, and mobility accommodations are available at all Learning programs. These include a quiet room, noise cancelling headphones and fidgets. ASL translation is available all Fiddlesticks programs and select Schooltime concerts. Heinz Hall is also a wheelchair accessible venue.