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Our very own @ernestoconductor conducts the @manka

Our very own @ernestoconductor conducts the @mankatosymphony this weekend in a performance of Peter and the Wolf alongside the animated film! Check it out if you're in the area🎶🐺 Info in @mankatosymphony's bio.

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🩺🎶 Nursing and classical music might not see

🩺🎶 Nursing and classical music might not seem similar at first, but @ericarempert proves otherwise. A bassist in GTCYS, Erica now uses her dedication and teamwork to care for others as a nurse. "The skill of teamwork that is essential in nursing was not introduced to me in the hospital at the bedside. Teamwork was introduced to me in orchestra rehearsal." Erica is one of 50 alumni we're featuring throughout the season to celebrate our 50th anniversary! Read her full story at the link in our bio.

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Rehearsals are going well to start second semester

Rehearsals are going well to start second semester😊 All our orchestras and Harmony are hard at work for their community concerts in February. Check out all of the newly announced free concerts on our Facebook page! (link in bio)

Pictured here: Philharmonia East

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Jennifer Hellman gained important skills in GTCYS

Jennifer Hellman gained important skills in GTCYS that she now applies professionally as CEO of @goffpublic. "In GTCYS, I learned how to intensely focus, be persistent, and work really hard for the benefit of the team. My experience taught me so much about excellence," she says. Jennifer is one of 50 alumni we're featuring throughout the season to celebrate our 50th anniversary! Read her full story at the link in our bio.

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We love to see GTCYS musicians coming together😊

We love to see GTCYS musicians coming together😊 Thanks to @jancais for sharing these pics of his violin and viola students from Symphony's concert in December. Save the date for Symphony's next concert at Ted Mann on February 20!

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