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This week's alumni feature is Jim Henderson! Jim's

This week's alumni feature is Jim Henderson! Jim's standout GTCYS memory was Symphony's 1988 tour to the USSR. "Getting to experience a different culture was truly a life-changing experience, and is something I remember every day," he says. Hear more of Jim's reflections on tour at the link in our bio.

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"I’m thankful for GTCYS because I’ve learned a

"I’m thankful for GTCYS because I’ve learned a lot about playing and always have a great time. If it weren’t for the support of donors, I might not have had this wonderful experience. And now, I’m about to play at Orchestra Hall for the very first time!" – GTCYS scholarship student

Not every student has the same access to private lessons, instruments, and tuition fees as the student playing next to them in orchestra. Play It Forward by August 31 at the link in our bio to continue to break down barriers so every young musician has opportunities to excel. Thank you!

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🎶"I like that everyone can have a part, or that

🎶"I like that everyone can have a part, or that we can all just play a song all together." Meet Elias, a violinist in our Harmony Strings Program at Riverview West Side School of Excellence in St. Paul. He loves playing music with his friends in Harmony!

➡️Play It Forward by August 31 to support young musicians like Elias now and for years to come (link in bio). A $35 gift provides 1 private lesson for a student in need. Thank you!

And hear more from Elias and other musicians in our 50th anniversary video😊 (link in bio)

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Together, let’s set the stage for an even bright

Together, let’s set the stage for an even brighter future for young musicians of all backgrounds😊🎶

➡️A $35 gift provides 1 private lesson for a student in need and there’s just $8,000 left to meet our $250,000 goal by August 31.

➡️Play It Forward at the link in our bio! Thank you for your support💛

“GTCYS has had a transformational impact on the life of our daughter. We believe no child should be denied the opportunity to explore their full potential through music because of a lack of resources.We ask you to please join us in supporting the GTCYS anniversary campaign – together, we can transform the lives of countless more children and youth in our community.” - GTCYS Family

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Did you know that Sinfonia West conductor Laura He

Did you know that Sinfonia West conductor Laura Hebert is also a GTCYS alum? She says "it has been so exciting to relive all the amazing memories I had from being a student in GTCYS, but now as a conductor!" Hear more from Laura at the link in our bio😊

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