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🎻You can make music with GTCYS next semester! S

🎻You can make music with GTCYS next semester! Send in your audition video today at gtcys.org/auditions (link in bio). And consider applying for a need-based tuition scholarship if financials affect your decision to audition in any way. Auditions are open until December 7. We hope to hear you!

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😊💛 We are so thankful to all of our current

😊💛 We are so thankful to all of our current students, families, conductors, and staff for making this season possible. And to the larger Twin Cities community for supporting our efforts to bring connection and beauty to students. We couldn’t do what we do without your belief and support. Have a safe and joyous Thanksgiving!

#gtcys #thanksgiving #thankyou #youthorchestra #music #twincities

“I'm so grateful for the fact that my son can st

“I'm so grateful for the fact that my son can still participate with GTCYS. He is so happy when I pick him up after in-person rehearsals! He gets such a sense of community and joy from being part of this community - and for that I am so grateful.” GTCYS parent

In this season of giving, you can directly give students a community in a time when they need it most. Give today at gtcys.org/donate. Thank you!

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“Harmony allows each student to have community t

“Harmony allows each student to have community through the joy of music making in the midst of uncomfortable and trying times.” - Samuel Phillips, Harmony Manager

Third through fifth graders at Riverview West Side School of Excellence are loving music and becoming leaders through Harmony😊 Read their full story ➡️ gtcys.org/stories

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Today, on Give to the Max Day, support GTCYS by gi

Today, on Give to the Max Day, support GTCYS by giving the gift of music and the gift of joy (link in bio). Every gift, large or small, makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our students to do what they love! Give at gtcys.org/donate or givemn.org/organization/gtcys💛

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