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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GTCYS 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreGTCYS Staff Update: Harmony Manager Transition
We are tremendously grateful to outgoing Harmony manager Naomi Schroeter who announced her departure earlier this spring. In Naomi’s five years with GTCYS she helped expand the Harmony program at […]
Read MoreGTCYS Conductor Update: Meet Ben Firer
GTCYS is thrilled to announce that Dr. Ben Firer will serve as Interim Philharmonic conductor for the full 2024-25 season. An award-winning conductor, Benjamin Firer is the Orchestra Director at […]
Read MoreGTCYS Philharmonic Delights Young Audiences with Local School Tour
We were thrilled to resume GTCYS school tours this spring! This valuable tradition connects our history of partnering and collaborating with school music educators, and our commitment to sharing music […]
Read MoreNew Orchestra Conductor Named
Following an extensive public search, we are excited to announce that Zane Kaiser will join GTCYS’ artistic staff as the conductor for our second Camerata orchestra next fall. Zane is […]
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