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We are thrilled for our GTCYS Symphony musicians Sophia Alexander (cello), Christian Garner (trumpet), and Lorelei Schoenhard (violin), who have been selected as From the Top Fellows! This is an […]

Meet the 2023-24 Pathway Musicians! GTCYS’ new Pathway Musicians program helps students reach their fullest musical potential within GTCYS and beyond. When students begin their path as musicians, the experience […]

Inspired by his first year in GTCYS, Mason (Symphony, percussion) spent the summer boosting his percussion skills in the Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI)! BUTI is a premier summer training program for […]

  This season, we are thrilled to welcome Diane Hallberg as our new Camerata conductor! Learn about Diane’s musical journey with GTCYS and beyond.   What inspired you to pursue […]

It is bittersweet to announce that after six years, GTCYS’ Orchestra Librarian Paul Schimming (pictured above) is leaving to take the Ensemble Librarian role with the University of Minnesota School […]

We love when our GTCYS alums return after graduation to further their work with us! From bassoonist to Database Assistant, alum Shona Acquaye (bassoon, ’21) has contributed her dedication and […]

Breaking news! We’re beyond excited to announce that Symphony will have the incredible opportunity to perform at the historic Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona as part of next […]

We are sad to announce that Camerata conductor Kent Musser has decided to resign from GTCYS after concluding his 8th season with us last month. Kent shared: “When I came to GTCYS […]

In May 2023, Executive Director Megen Balda celebrates a major milestone with 20 years of service to GTCYS. We sat down with Megen to hear more about her work, key […]

Minnesota Representative María Isa Pérez-Vega visited our Harmony program at Saint Paul Public Schools’ Riverview West Side School of Excellence on March 8! Harmony Director Mary Sorlie invited her for an interview with […]