Student Leadership Team

Students from all 11 GTCYS orchestras form the Student Leadership Team. Led by GTCYS Student and Community Engagement Director Dan Mollick, SLT members meet twice each month to share ideas, collaborate on projects, develop leadership skills, and provide valuable feedback that helps shape the GTCYS experience.

Student Leadership Team is a chance to make your voice heard, connect with students from across GTCYS, and help shape the future of our community.

Why Join Student Leadership Team?

Students who participate in Student Leadership Team will:

• Meet students from across all GTCYS orchestras and build new friendships.
• Develop leadership skills through team meetings, orchestra activities, and retreats.
• Plan and lead student-driven projects and initiatives.
• Help shape the GTCYS experience by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
• Participate in volunteer and service opportunities throughout the year.

Expectations

As a member of Student Leadership Team, you are expected to:

• Attend all scheduled meetings, both virtual and in person (see schedule below).
• Gather ideas and feedback from students in your orchestra.
• Share announcements with your orchestra about twice each month.
• Help lead social activities during rehearsals and retreats.

We ask that you be open to:

• Sharing your ideas
• Listening to and collaborating with others
• Being your authentic self
• Serving as a positive representative of both the Student Leadership Team and your GTCYS orchestra

Meeting Schedule

We ask that you commit all of the following meetings if you would like to be a member of Student Leadership Team:

• October 7 – In person, 6:30-8:00pm
• October 28 – Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• November 11- Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• December 2 – Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• December 9 – In person, 6:30-8:00pm
• January 13 – Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• January 27 – Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• February 10 – Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• February 24 – In person, 6:30-8:00pm
• March 10 – Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• March 24 – Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• April 7 – Virtual, 6:30-7:30pm
• April 21 – In person, GTCYS Day of Service @ Second Harvest, Time TBD
• May 5 – In person, 6:30-8:00pm

Meeting locations:

• Virtual meetings are held on Zoom. You’ll receive a meeting link in your email two days before each meeting.
• In-person meetings are held at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Free parking is available in the church ramp accessible from Alice Rainville Place. Follow the signs to the meeting room upon arrival.

How to Join

1. Review the meeting schedule above and confirm you can attend all meetings.
2. Watch for an invitation email in mid-September with a registration link.
3. Sign up using the link in your email. If your orchestra’s SLT is full, you may join the waiting list. We’ll contact you if a spot becomes available.

Current Members

Already a member? Stay up to date by subscribing to the Student Leadership Team calendar and visiting the SLT member page.