Uma Bhati, ’18
GTCYS alum and newest board member Uma Bhati began her journey in Sinfonia playing French horn, working her way up to Symphony and culminating in a capstone tour to Eastern […]
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The First Week of Chamber Music
Over 50 GTCYS musicians had their first chamber music rehearsal this past week! Students met in small groups to work on developing chamber music techniques under the guidance of a […]
Read MoreCelebrate the Holidays at a Free GTCYS Concert!
GTCYS musicians are spreading holiday cheer around the Twin Cities in December! Join us at one of our free, public concerts to enjoy some delightful music and connect with the […]
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2025 Concerto Competition Finalists!
GTCYS is proud to announce the six finalists of our 2025 Concerto Competition! These musicians will perform in a free public recital, concluding with a public reception and the announcement […]
Read MoreGTCYS Sponsors Sphinx Virtuosi Concert
By CJ Younger, Communications Manager You’re invited to Visions of Peace, a chamber music performance by Sphinx Virtuosi! GTCYS is proud to sponsor this event as part of our commitment […]
Read MoreElizabeth Kleiber, ’19
By Jacob West, Development Coordinator Welcome home and congratulations to GTCYS alum and flutist Elizabeth Kleiber as she returns to the Twin Cities after winning a position as the second […]
Read MoreMeet Samuel and Shyley, Our New Pathway Musicians!
The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies is thrilled to announce the addition of two new students to our Pathway Musicians Program, Samuel White and Shyley McKinely. Launched in 2023, GTCYS’ […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
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 MoreMaria Arriola, ’16
By Jacob West, Development Coordinator Violist and composer Maria Arriola played in GTCYS for seven years, starting in Concertino and working her way up to Symphony. She had the opportunity to tour in both Spain […]
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