Stories

Kids and families sang, danced, and enjoyed stories at Concert Orchestra’s third annual Sing-Along Concert. Led by GTCYS conductor Mark GTCYS and in partnership with Music Together in the Valley, […]

Each year, GTCYS conductor Dan Mollick and Concertino students collaborate with professional artists to explore cultures outside of the traditional classical music world. This year, Mariachi mi Tierra joined Concertino […]

Thousands of audience members packed into Orchestra Hall to experience our Fall Festival. Featuring all nine orchestras across three concerts, Fall Festival highlights every orchestra’s musicianship and hard work. Just […]

Dear Friends, Maestro Smith and I are excited to announce that GTCYS will expand its programming next season to increase access for more young musicians. By adding a new school-year […]

Music and laughter soared through the crisp fall air to join the rustling leaves and crackling twigs at our fall retreats. Our young musicians from Sinfonia East, Camerata, and Concert […]

We kicked off our 48th season this past weekend! Hundreds of families attended our kick-off event to begin their season with GTCYS. Watch the video below for a glimpse at […]

The season is coming to a close as our students are in final rehearsals for this year’s Spring Festival performances.  This showcase features the inspiring talents of all nine orchestras […]

2019 String Orchestra Camps – Registration open now! Camp 1: June 24 – 28, 9:00am – 3:00pm daily; concert on June 28 at 12:30pm Camp 2: July 8 – 12, 9:00am – 3:00pm […]

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, May 28 – July 9, 7:00 – 8:45pm at the University of Minnesota School of Music Concert: Tuesday, July 16 at Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul Whether you’re a […]