CYO Musical

Aside from the support the musical raises, we are so proud of what the CYO Musical does for the youth in our parish! It provides a space for our students to express themselves artistically and creatively, by using the gifts they have been given to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Students do not need any previous experience, our adult volunteers will teach you how to act, dance and sing. We just ask that all students approach this with a willingness to try! 

Will I get a part?
Everyone who would like to be involved in the CYO Musical will have a role!

Who can participate? 
Any student grade 8-12 are invited to participate. Please note that the CYO Musical is open to all, friends of any faith or church background or experience are welcome!
The CYO Musical meets each Sunday and Wednesday, rehearsals begin in December and will continue to meet until April. 

History of CYO Musical
The CYO Musical is a  tradition here at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. With roots stretching back to 1973, when  Bishop Paul Bradley launched ‘Family Day’ as a time for family members to come together for fun, worship, and the chance to get to know each other together.  As a part of the festivities there was a concert in the gym by about 20 members of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO).  The event was so well-received that there was no question about it returning the next year.
The original idea was good, but the CYO wanted to do more.  The teens were reminded of the critical food shortage in many parts of the world. Their hearts were moved to reach out to the millions who were starving worldwide. 

Therefore, the second annual Family Day evolved into several performances of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'.  This time, however, along with providing fun and fellowship to the parish, world hunger was adopted as the cause which the audience was asked to support through donations.

Forty-five years later, and the CYO has now raised more than $200,000 for various charitable organizations, including our current partner charities the Chimbote Foundation and Project HOPE. This is a tradition that changes the lives of those who benefit from the contributions, and forever changes the lives of the teens and adults involved in the production.

We could not be more proud of all those involved over the years, the relationships the have been built, and the service that is seen all for the Lord.  

Want to know more?

• For more information about the CYO Musical please contact Vince Petitjean at vpetitjean@mountcarmelpgh.org or 412-367-9001 ext8520

This year alone, the cast raised nearly $26,000 to donate.  We could not be more proud of all those involved over the years, the relationships the have been built, and the service that is seen all for the Lord.