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After joining GTCYS’ artistic staff in fall 2012

After joining GTCYS’ artistic staff in fall 2012, Philharmonic conductor Gary Wolfman will retire at the end of this season following auditions. Mr. Wolfman’s artistic gifts have impacted hundreds of GTCYS high school students who developed a lifelong love of music and performed orchestral masterworks at a high level under his leadership.

“I have greatly enjoyed my time with GTCYS, and this spring will end my 46 years of teaching orchestras and 36 years of conducting youth symphonies. The staff and conductors have been outstanding, and I treasure the past nine years of working with such a talented group of people. Of course, my time with the great students in our program has been the most rewarding.”

GTCYS’ staff and board of directors are grateful for Mr. Wolfman’s tremendous service and leadership. We will especially miss his annual singing of “White Christmas,” his sense of humor, and his big heart.

“It has been a joy and a great honor to work with Gary Wolfman for these past nine years. Gary brought a wealth of experience and perspective to the GTCYS conducting staff, and I am extremely thankful for his passion, generosity, and insight. He inspired his students – they loved working with him. Thinking about the numbers of fortunate young musicians who were touched by this great educator in his 46 years of teaching is awe inspiring. We are all so grateful for Gary’s huge contribution to GTCYS and to music,” said artistic director Mark Russell Smith.

Mr. Wolfman looks forward to retirement with his wife, Dr. Laura Sindberg who is also retiring from the University of Minnesota’s School of Music this spring. We wish them all the best and look forward to staying in touch! If you want to share a memory or wish Mr. Wolfman well, send your message to executive director Megen Balda at megen@gtcys.org who will compile notes and share the collection with Mr. Wolfman.

A Philharmonic successor will be announced soon. Stay tuned for details!
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Our next conductor feature is Mary Sorlie! Conduct

Our next conductor feature is Mary Sorlie! Conductor of Philharmonia East and West and director of Harmony, Mary likes to try new things, especially if there is a challenge involved. When she's not playing violin, she loves hiking, rock climbing, and running. "I love the great students in GTCYS. Each week, they come with energy, ideas, creativity and their best effort. How awesome is that!"

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🔥🥁🔥 Symphony percussionists had weekly on

🔥🥁🔥 Symphony percussionists had weekly online sectionals this semester with Erich Rieppel, principal timpanist of @mn_orchestra. They learned a lot, and made this virtual performance to celebrate their hard work. Enjoy!

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We're hiring! Join the GTCYS team as our full-time

We're hiring! Join the GTCYS team as our full-time Operations Manager, starting later this summer. The Operations Manager is responsible for the coordination of logistical details to ensure the smooth operations of GTCYS’ year-round programs, including rehearsals, concerts, retreats, auditions, and other student activities. We are looking for someone with at least 2 years of production and/or orchestra experience. We are excited to fill this role as we anticipate more normal levels of programming next season. The full job description is linked in our bio.

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🎶🎉🎻 Symphony's spring concert is now avai

🎶🎉🎻 Symphony's spring concert is now available to watch for free! (link in bio) Filmed at Orchestra Hall in April, this is the first performance of any of our orchestras in over a year. Every performance is filled with passion and gives us hope for a return to normal. Congratulations to all on a fantastic concert! We can't wait to share more music with you soon.

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