GTCYS Sponsored Lessons
Students who receive GTCYS Sponsored Lessons benefit from:
- 30-minute private lessons, scheduled approximately weekly throughout the school year
- High-quality private instructor selected and paid by GTCYS
- Opportunity to improve musical skills through individualized instruction
- Guidance preparing for future GTCYS auditions
Expectations for participating GTCYS Sponsored Lessons families:
- Pay a $35 fee to participate at the beginning of the program
- Communicate directly with the designated teacher to schedule all lessons
- Uphold consistent attendance at lessons: Missing two lessons without 24 hours’ prior notice to the teacher will result in ineligibility for the remainder of the season’s private lessons.
- Practice consistently between lessons
- Provide own transportation to and from lessons if in person; provide device and internet connection if lessons are online
- Purchase of method books if needed
- Maintain GTCYS membership in good standing for the entire 2026–26 season and abide by the attendance policy
- Plan to audition for GTCYS in Spring 2026 (if not graduating)
- Write a thank-you note to GTCYS donors who funded the lessons
To apply:
- In 2025-26, eligible instruments include woodwinds, brass, and percussion only.
- Please contact Miranda Bryan at miranda@gtcys.org to inquire about Lessons and to request an application form.