GTCYS Launch Lessons Application Student Name* First Last Student race/ethnicity*The GTCYS Launch Lessons program specifically supports young Hispanic/Latinx and Black/African American students who have financial need and a strong desire to pursue orchestral music. If you are part of another racial group that is underrepresented in orchestral music and have been invited to apply for Launch Lessons, please select "other" and enter details about your racial background. Black or African American Hispanic or Latinx If you would like to provide additional details about this student's race, please enter it here:What language does your family speak at home? (Optional)If your family speaks a language other than English, GTCYS will try to find a translator to help with the next steps for these lessons.Grade in school (2025-26 school year)*Grade1234567891011Student instrument*Select InstrumentViolinViolaCelloBassFluteOboeClarinetBassoonFrench HornTrumpetTromboneEuphoniumTubaPercussionHarpNumber of years the student has played this instrument*Student email (optional)Student phone(optional)Parent/guardian 1 name* First Last Parent/guardian 1 email*This will be the primary email that GTCYS will use to communicate information about the Launch Lessons Program. Parent/guardian 1 phone*(optional) Parent/guardian 2 name(optional) First Last Parent/guardian 2 email(optional) Parent/guardian 2 phone(optional)Student primary home address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Select student county*This program is limited to students who reside in Ramsey, Washington, or Dakota County. Ramsey County Washington County Dakota County School name*Enter the full name of the school this student currently attends. Please do not enter an abbreviation or acronym. School Music Teacher*Enter the name of this student's school band or orchestra teacher. How would you benefit from GTCYS Launch Lessons?*Briefly, describe why you want to receive a scholarship for private lessons, and how lessons would make a difference for you.What other activities is this student involved with or interested in? (Optional)Explain a few of this student's other interests or activities. For example, does this student play other instruments, participate in sports, theater, church, etc.? This information will help their lessons teacher get to know them. Terms of GTCYS Launch Lessons: GTCYS Launch Lessons are for Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American students in grades 2 – 11 who reside in Ramsey, Washington, or Dakota counties. Beginning to pre-professional level musicians who already play an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwind, brass, or percussion) and have access to an instrument, but aren’t currently taking private lessons can apply. Families must have financial need and can’t afford private lessons otherwise. No documentation required for this program. Families must be willing to commit to the responsibility of weekly private lessons, including transportation, consistent attendance, and regular at-home practice. Up to 10 lessons will be provided through with the goal that students join one of GTCYS’ 11 school-year orchestras in the 2026-27 school year at the conclusion of their lessons. After joining a GTCYS orchestra, support for lessons may to continue based on financial need. Agreement with the terms of the GTCYS Launch Lessons, as outline above.* I agree to these terms