2025-26 Musician Handbook: Administrative and Artistic Staff
GTCYS Office
10 River Park Plaza, Suite 730, St. Paul, MN 55107
651.602.6800 | mail@gtcys.org
GTCYS Administrative Team
Megen Balda, Executive Director
651.602.6802 | megen@gtcys.org
Miranda Bryan, Program Director
651.602.6807 | miranda@gtcys.org
Dan Mollick, Student & Community Engagement Director
dan@gtcys.org
Ben Van Wienen, Music Librarian & Artistic Coordinator
651.602.6804 | ben@gtcys.org
Tony Corson, Operations Manager
651.602.6805 | tony@gtcys.org
Zuzanne Fenner, Finance Manager
zuzanne@gtcys.org
CJ Younger, Communications Manager
651.602.6816 | cj@gtcys.org
Sara Minder, Student Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
651.602.6803 | sara@gtcys.org
Jacob West, Development Coordinator
651.504.6908 | jacob@gtcys.org
Jessica Mendez Robles, Program Associate
651.504.6912 | jessica@gtcys.org
GTCYS Artistic Team
Each of GTCYS’ 11 conductors is a member of the Artistic Team and plays an integral role in artistic planning, auditioning, placement, and recruiting. Conductors are responsible for conducting rehearsals and performances of the orchestra and selecting repertoire.
Mark Russell Smith, Artistic Director, Symphony & Philharmonic conductor
mark@gtcys.org
Mary Sorlie, Philharmonia East & West conductor
mary@gtcys.org
Brian Larson, Sinfonia East conductor
brian@gtcys.org
Laura Hebert, Sinfonia West conductor
laura@gtcys.org
Tamara Gonzalez, Concertino East conductor
tamara@gtcys.org
Dan Mollick, Concertino West conductor
dan@gtcys.org
Diane Hallberg, Camerata Con Brio conductor
diane@gtcys.org
Zane Kaiser, Camerata Vivace conductor
zane@gtcys.org
Jack Reynertson, Concert Orchestra conductor
jack@gtcys.org
Rehearsal Assistants
Rehearsal Assistants (RAs) are the primary point of contact between students, parents, and staff at GTCYS events. The RA is the personnel manager and assistant for each orchestra, undertaking administrative tasks so that the conductor can focus on their orchestra. RAs set up the chairs for the orchestra, take attendance and monitor absences, distribute and collect music, assist members with their musical needs, and support the conductor during rehearsals. GTCYS does not provide contact information for our Rehearsal Assistants. Report absences through your orchestra’s Absence Form.
Contact
How do I contact my conductor or RA?
Conductors and RAs don’t have offices or voicemails at GTCYS. If you need to relay info to an RA, do so in person at rehearsal. You may also speak with your conductor at rehearsal or by email. If you have a question for your RA between rehearsals, you may relay it to Sara Minder, the Student Membership & Volunteer Coordinator.
How do I contact the office staff?
GTCYS’ office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. If you have questions or concerns, contact us at 651.602.6800 or info@gtcys.org. We’re happy to help!
If you have questions or ideas about any of the following topics, contact:
Attendance: Rehearsal Assistant (RA) or Student Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Schedule or events: RA, Operations Manager, Program Associate
Placement/seating within the orchestra: Conductor
Tuition payments: Student Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Tuition assistance: Program Director
Student records: Student Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Lost music: RA or Librarian
Student and parent concerns: Program Director or Executive Director
Auditions: Student Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Fundraising ideas/events: Development Director or Executive Director
Sponsorships or grants: Executive Director
Advertising: Communications and Marketing Manager
Touring: Program Director or Executive Director
Student leadership opportunities: Program Director
Volunteering: Student Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Board membership: Executive Director
Alumni: Executive Director
Student & alumni news: Communications Manager
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