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Today, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we remember

Today, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we remember and celebrate Dr. King's legacy in fighting for freedom and equality for African Americans.

@demarremcgill, principal flute of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, released a recording of Lift Every Voice and Sing following the murder of George Floyd. McGill says "...my colleagues from across the USA and I decided to record Lift Every Voice and Sing to inspire young black musicians who don't often see representation of themselves in orchestral music. Instead, here we are again mourning senseless loss of lives and fighting for justice. This recording is for every protester, every freedom fighter, everyone who needs to be lifted up, and to honor George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the numerous others whose lives have been stolen by police violence."

Watch their performance at youtu.be/9YS5xfA7MYg

#mlkday #gtcys #lifteveryvoiceandsing

💛💛And we're back! This week all orchestras r

💛💛And we're back! This week all orchestras returned to their first rehearsals of 2021. After shifting to online rehearsals in November it's so great to be back together in person.

#gtcys #gtcys2021 #music #youthorchestra

GTCYS is turning 50 next season, and we are so exc

GTCYS is turning 50 next season, and we are so excited to celebrate this special anniversary. To kick things off, we're inviting all alumni to share your stories, memories, and photos from your time in GTCYS. Whether you were in GTCYS’ first graduating class, or just graduated in 2020, we want to hear from you! Share your story with us at gtcys.org/my-alumni-story

#gtcys #gtcys50 #gtcysalumni #alumni

🎉🎉🎉Happy New Year! Our students and famil

🎉🎉🎉Happy New Year! Our students and families were so resilient in 2020, with Zoom and radically different in-person rehearsals. Despite it all, we shared some incredible music together in ways we didn't think possible. We are so excited to get back to music-making, and are looking ahead towards a brighter 2021.

#gtcys #newyears2021 #newyears #seeya2020 #youthorchestra #virtualorchestra #orchestra

For nearly 700 students in GTCYS’ orchestras and

For nearly 700 students in GTCYS’ orchestras and Harmony program, music is helping to connect, to heal, to comfort, and to inspire in ways that words cannot. More than 100 students are thriving because of $105,000 in scholarship awards for private lessons and GTCYS tuition.

As we wrap up 2020 and look forward to a brighter year ahead, we invite you to join our community of donors. Make a contribution before December 31 at gtcys.org/donate. Thank you! #gtcys #donor #youthorchestra #orchestra #thankyou

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