The South Hills Junior Orchestra is a non-profit youth symphony orchestra located in metropolitan Pittsburgh. The principles of SHJO are to support and nurture local school band and/or orchestra programs, to develop our students' knowledge, understanding, skills and appreciation of music, and to increase an individual member's self-esteem and self-motivation to continue their study of music. Students interested in the South Hills Junior Orchestra have the opportunity to participate in several open rehearsals before committing to membership. Auditions are not required. Rehearsals for the Fall, 2012 begin August 11. A minor fee of $100.00 per semester, or $150 for the year, is required to cover the cost of music rights and covers both the Fall and Spring seasons.