Stories

We love when our GTCYS alums return after graduation to further their work with us! From bassoonist to Database Assistant, alum Shona Acquaye (bassoon, ’21) has contributed her dedication and […]

Breaking news! We’re beyond excited to announce that Symphony will have the incredible opportunity to perform at the historic Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona as part of next […]

We are sad to announce that Camerata conductor Kent Musser has decided to resign from GTCYS after concluding his 8th season with us last month. Kent shared: “When I came to GTCYS […]

In May 2023, Executive Director Megen Balda celebrates a major milestone with 20 years of service to GTCYS. We sat down with Megen to hear more about her work, key […]

Minnesota Representative María Isa Pérez-Vega visited our Harmony program at Saint Paul Public Schools’ Riverview West Side School of Excellence on March 8! Harmony Director Mary Sorlie invited her for an interview with […]

To help support the important work and profound need of our school music community, we are happy to create GTCYS’ first-ever School Music Grant – a $1,000 grant for a […]

School music programs are unquestionably essential. They are the backbone of musical education. New GTCYS Philharmonic conductor Hisham Bravo Groover agrees, “What I see as the most important function of school music […]

“It was beautiful, inspiring and powerful. Several of the men who are our guests and residents shared with me how much they enjoyed the music. During this season of gifts, […]

The start of orchestra rehearsals means the preparation of a lot of music for our students. Today, we take you behind the scenes for some fun facts about GTCYS’ music […]