2026 Tour Day 3: Waitomo Caves & Mitai Māori Village
Kia Ora, this is Evan giving updates about our day in Rotorua and Waitomo! We started our day at 7:00am with a beautiful sunrise over the sulfur lake in Rotorua. […]
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2026 Tour Day 2: Climbing Mount Eden
Kia Ora! This is Layla with some updates from our first full day in Auckland, New Zealand. After our long days of traveling, both flight groups made it to Auckland […]
Read More2026 Tour Day 1: Traveling to Auckland
Kia Ora!! My name is Karina and I was in flight group 1. Our journey started by flying from MSP to O’Hare airport in Chicago. We had a short layover […]
Read MoreHighlights from the Symphony Tour Send-Off Concert
Find photos, the concert recording, messages to Symphony, and a tour program recap below. What a breathtaking evening! We’re so grateful to the 900+ families, friends, alums, music teachers, and […]
Read MoreFuture Tour Communication
Hello Symphony students and families, This will be the last weekly email sent out to Symphony this year. Keep an eye on your email – all future tour communication will […]
Read MoreTour Parents: You’re Invited!
Join us in the Great Hall at Westminster immediately following the tour meeting on Monday, June 8. While your students rehearse, you are invited to enjoy refreshments and spend time […]
Read MoreApply for the Tour Student Social Media Team!
Hello Symphony students, We are accepting applications for volunteers to serve on GTCYS’ Social Media Team during your upcoming tour! Working alongside GTCYS staff, the Social Media Team helps to […]
Read MoreShare the Tour Send-Off Concert Flyer!
We created a flyer to spread the word about the upcoming June 11 Tour Send-Off Concert. Send to friends and family, and post in the community to invite everyone to […]
Read MoreJune 8 – Substitute Venue Reminder
Hello Symphony Families, Just a reminder that Symphony will rehearse Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis on June 8. Students must bring their own stands! Venue Details Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S […]
Read MoreSymphony Seating Audition Update
Hello Symphony Strings, Attached is the updated seating chart for the remainder of the semester. Congratulations on completing your seating auditions! Remember, each one of you contributes to the spirit, […]
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