Pittsburgh Symphony Hires New Assistant Concertmaster 

Violinist Justine Campagna has assumed the role in the orchestra, which has also welcomed two new brass players and 11 new board members

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) music director Manfred Honeck and president and CEO Melia Tourangeau have appointed PSO first violinist Justine Campagna as assistant concertmaster. 

Beginning her new role immediately, Campagna will also serve as PSO’s associate concertmaster until that position is filled. 

A Curtis and the Cleveland Institute of Music graduate, Campagna joined PSO in the 2018/19 season. She previously served as associate concertmaster of the Kansas City Symphony and the Akron Symphony Orchestra, and was concertmaster of the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Mansfield Symphony, and National Philharmonic.

Joining Campagna in new positions at PSO are Michele Hembree, who was appointed second horn, and Douglas Rosenthal, who will serve as associate principal trombone. Both recruits will begin their tenure at the start of the 2023/24 season.

Additionally, PSO’s assistant conductors Moon Doh and Jacob Joyce have been promoted to associate conductor.

Alongside PSO board chair Anthony L. Bucci, the PSO and Tourangeau have also announced 11 new members of the board of directors: Michele R. Atkins, Wendy Herlands Barensfeld , Alexa Forte, Julie Gulick, Christopher J. McComish, Abby Morrison, and Christine Toretti. The ex officio new members of the board are Dr. Quintin B. Bullock, Father Paul R., Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., Dr. Michelle Patrick, Dr. Wayne Walters.

“It is a joy to announce the appointment of three musicians to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra,” said Tourangeau. “In her five years with the Orchestra as first violin Justine Campagna has been a fantastic and memorable musician, and we look forward to her leadership as assistant concertmaster,” she added. “Michelle Hembree and Douglas Rosenthal are exceptional musicians who we know will make significant contributions to the PSO’s concerts and recordings.

“We are also thrilled to have 11 new members of the board of directors. We are grateful that these generous and outstanding civic and volunteer leaders have joined us in an unwavering belief in the bright future of the Pittsburgh Symphony and Heinz Hall for many generations to come.”