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The season of thanks continues here at GTCYS as we

The season of thanks continues here at GTCYS as we reflect on the joy of collaboration and strengthening our communities through music💛 Play it forward today at the link in our bio. Thank you for supporting our musicians😊

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🎻Nick Cords @nicholascords has had an illustrio

🎻Nick Cords @nicholascords has had an illustrious musical career since his time in GTCYS in the late 80s and early 90s. A professional violist, Nick tours the world with his string quartet @brooklynrider and plays with Yo-Yo Ma in the Silkroad Ensemble @silkroadproject. He also teaches at the New England Conservatory of Music. Music is Nick's life – and he got his start in GTCYS! Read Nick's story at the link in our bio.

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❤️🎶Give to GTCYS on #GivingTuesday! Whether

❤️🎶Give to GTCYS on #GivingTuesday! Whether it’s $35 or $500, your gift will help us expand scholarships for private lessons, launch our "Pathway Scholarships" program for students of color, and support special artistic initiatives like new commissions. Play it forward today at the link in our bio😊 Thank you!

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This could be you😊 Audition for GTCYS by Decemb

This could be you😊 Audition for GTCYS by December 7 to join second semester, and perform at places like Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis (link in bio). Do you play a wind or brass instrument, or live in the east metro? We especially encourage you to audition🎶

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🎁You can support GTCYS through your holiday sho

🎁You can support GTCYS through your holiday shopping on AmazonSmile. It's the gift that keeps on giving! Visit smile.amazon.com and select Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies as your charity. Thank you for including us in your gift giving this season!

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