2025-26 Musician Handbook: Other Opportunities

School Music Programs

GTCYS programs are intended to enhance, not replace, other important forms of music education. GTCYS enthusiastically supports and encourages students to participate and take on leadership roles in their school band and orchestra programs. If a scheduling conflict arises between a GTCYS event and a school band or orchestra concert, students are expected to prioritize their school performance.

Private Lessons

Because individualized instruction plays a key role in musical development, students are highly encouraged to take private lessons. Families seeking a private teacher can explore the online Private Teacher Directory. Students facing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact GTCYS to discuss options for private lesson support.

Change of Personal Information

Each family is responsible for notifying sara@gtcys.org if their contact information (email, address, or phone number) changes. GTCYS is not responsible if a student misses an activity—whether regularly scheduled or not—due to outdated or incorrect contact details.

Change of Private Teacher or School

Please let us know if you change private music teachers or schools. We acknowledge private teachers, school names, and school music directors in our program books and want to keep our records up to date. Send any updates to sara@gtcys.org.