Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies

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The deadline for an ad page in the Fall/Winter program is October 1! Ad space is filling up! Check out our ad rates for print and digital ads for the 2023-24 season. Help spread the word about your organization or business while supporting GTCYS students’ musical journeys! Learn more at the link in our bio.

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Now that rehearsals are well underway, students ar

Now that rehearsals are well underway, students are already practicing with an eye towards their first performances at Orchestra Hall this season! Playing at Orchestra Hall for our Fall and Spring Festival is one of the amazing opportunities in GTCYS.

“I love playing in Orchestra Hall and the music! It’s my third year in GTCYS but first time in Philharmonic, so I’m super excited to work with Hisham this year.” -Evelyn

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Last night, we hosted our very first Brass Seminar

Last night, we hosted our very first Brass Seminar! Led by tubist Jason Tanksley, who co-taught our summer Brass Ensembles, students from all of GTCYS’ full orchestras came together to refine their brass skills and musicianship! These new monthly seminars will help brass players create connections with other students across the orchestras and deepen their individual progress. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish this year with Jason’s expertise and leadership.

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What an exciting week! Students arrived at their r

What an exciting week! Students arrived at their rehearsal venues with renewed energy to start off the new season! Finding their new seats, saying hello to old friends, making new ones, learning new musical pieces and playing together, we can’t wait to see where this season takes you!

“I don’t have a school orchestra, so I love being able to play in a large group like in GTCYS. I love the community, the people, and the music we’re playing this year especially.” -Veronica

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Since 2016, students at Riverview Spanish/English

Since 2016, students at Riverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion Program have had the opportunity to participate in GTCYS through our Harmony strings program. Principal Stivaliss Licona-Gervich shares, “With the partnership of GTCYS, students not only get to be bilingual and biliterate, but with their rigorous and inspiring orchestral experiences, they also learn to read, listen, play, feel the music, and create community. Our students at Riverview have a unique opportunity to be part of Harmony where they start playing violin, viola, or cello beginning in 2nd grade.” Our partnership with Riverview is one of the many ways GTCYS supports arts in education!

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