A Sneak Peek at First Rehearsals!
Over the past week, student musicians came together from across the Twin Cities metro for the first GTCYS rehearsals of the 2025–26 season. Across 11 orchestras, students connected with their […]
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Letter from Diane (9/9)
September 9, 2025 Dear Camerata Con Brio, Great work at our first rehearsal! Your tenacity as you sight read through four new pieces (Galante, Mozart, Dvorak and Bizet) tonight was […]
Read MoreLetter from Mrs. Hebert (9/8)
Sinfonia West, We are off to a good start! Way to go sight-reading last night! It takes a lot of hard work and focus. This week I want you practice […]
Read MoreLetter from Dan (9/8)
Dear Concertino West, It was great meeting you all last night and seeing some familiar faces! Last night, we introduced ourselves to our stand partners, met some GTCYS staff members, […]
Read MoreAlison Sommer, ’01
By Jacob West, Development Coordinator For GTCYS alum, cellist, and current parent Alison Sommer, music has always been an essential part of her life. With a mom who performed in musicals […]
Read MoreLetter from Ms. Mary (9/8)
September 9, 2025 Great start, Philharmonia West! What a great start at our first rehearsal! Thank you for bringing so much excitement, energy and focus to the start of our […]
Read MoreLetter From Tamara (9/4)
Hello Concertino East and welcome to our 2025 season at GTCYS. I look forward to meeting you all in person later this month, as I am recovering at home from […]
Read MoreLetter from Kaiser (9/4)
Hello Camerata Vivace! The Rehearsal Onstage – Degas, 1874 What an electric first rehearsal! Thank you for your attitude and willingness to work on new music with such commitment and poise. […]
Read MoreNew Weekly Emails
Going forward, GTCYS will no longer send monthly News Notes e-newsletters—now, you’ll receive conductor updates and program information bundled into one weekly email! Both parents/guardians and students should regularly check […]
Read MoreOrientation Recording
If you missed Concertino East’s GTCYS orientation, you can view the recording here: Link to meeting recording Passcode: @7PQda+K
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