Dan Michel, ’86
By Jacob West, Development Coordinator Violinist and GTCYS alumn Dan Michel began his musical journey in Little Philharmonia and made his way up to Symphony by his senior year. He lives […]
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Megan Holroyd, ’92
By Jacob West, Development Coordinator Megan Holroyd (right) played trombone in GTCYS from 6th–12th grade, culminating in a transformative senior-year tour to Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia in 1992—where Symphony […]
Read MoreGTCYS Students Performed in Boston, Scotland, and Japan This Summer
GTCYS students had some incredible musical adventures this summer at the National Youth Orchestra and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. What an impressive round-up of musicianship in the US and […]
Read MoreLet’s Check in with GTCYS’ Pathway Musicians!
By CJ Younger, Communications Manager Launched in 2023, GTCYS’ Pathway Musicians Program nurtures the growth and talents of Black/African American and Latinx/Hispanic music students through a comprehensive, personalized support system. […]
Read MoreAnna Erickson, ’15
By Jacob West, Development Coordinator Anna Erickson played violin in GTCYS for five years, moving from Concert Orchestra to Philharmonic and ending with three years in Symphony. She currently serves […]
Read MoreJacob Slattery, ’08
By Jacob West, Development Coordinator Alum Jacob Slattery played oboe in GTCYS for 3 years, starting in Concertino and ending in Symphony. Jacob serves as the Director of Programs for […]
Read MoreThe Power of Playing Your Part
“What’s the first rule of sight-reading? Never give up!” When GTCYS orchestra Camerata Con Brio learns a new piece of music, conductor Diane Hallberg motivates her students to lean into […]
Read MoreKerry Smith, ’07
By Jacob West, Development Coordinator After playing viola in GTCYS, alum Kerry Smith built an exciting and diverse career in the arts. She currently serves as the Vice President of […]
Read MoreAdvice on Becoming a Professional Musician
By CJ Younger, Communications Manager A central part of the GTCYS program is our seasonal retreats. These weekend events give students more dedicated time with their conductors to dig into […]
Read MoreFrom the Music Library to the Stage
By Ben Van Wienen, Music Librarian & Artistic Coordinator GTCYS students are learning new music, making friends, and building community in their first months of the 2024-25 season. These […]
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