Orchestras

NEW! We are pleased to announce a new orchestra summer camp for string students in the northeast metro! A joint collaboration between GTCYS, Mahtomedi Community Education and North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Community Education, White Bear Lake Community Services, and White Bear Area YMCA, the new program provides elementary-level string students with an engaging week-long learning opportunity. Directed by GTCYS conductor Mary Sorlie, the camp is designed for 9 - 14 year-old violin, viola, cello, and bass players who have two to four years playing experience. The five-day camp runs June 21 - 25 from 8:00am to noon at Central Middle School in White Bear Lake. Activities include rehearsals, sectionals, music fundamentals (movement, theory, rhythm, and solfège), and social activities. The program culminates with a free public concert at 12:30pm on Friday, June 25. Submit registration form by June 11. Scholarships available.

Join GTCYS Summer Orchestras Program!

Make new friends! Play in a full symphony! Develop your skills! Perform at Como Park! GTCYS offers two fun and challenging orchestras for string, wind, brass and percussion players of all abilities through 12th grade - no audition required! Summer Philharmonic (for developing students) and Summer Symphony (for more advanced players) are conducted by Artistic Director Amir Kats and staff conductor Sarah Chelgren.

Tuesday evening rehearsals start June 1, 2010 at Mayflower Church in south Minneapolis and the program culminates with a free concert at Como Park on July 20. Whether you've played in orchestra or want to try it out for the first time, there's a place for you in the summer at GTCYS. Download registration form and return to GTCYS by May 14. Register by April 30 and receive a $20 discount! Financial aid is available.

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