GTCYS Expands East Metro Access
Dear Friends, Maestro Smith and I are excited to announce that GTCYS will expand its programming next season to increase access for more young musicians. By adding a new school-year […]
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A Day at Camp St. Croix
Music and laughter soared through the crisp fall air to join the rustling leaves and crackling twigs at our fall retreats. Our young musicians from Sinfonia East, Camerata, and Concert […]
Read MoreGTCYS Kicks Off the 2019-20 Season!
We kicked off our 48th season this past weekend! Hundreds of families attended our kick-off event to begin their season with GTCYS. Watch the video below for a glimpse at […]
Read MoreSpring Festival Tickets On Sale Now
The season is coming to a close as our students are in final rehearsals for this year’s Spring Festival performances. This showcase features the inspiring talents of all nine orchestras […]
Read MoreOrchestrating Opportunities tickets on sale today
It’s never too early to start thinking about summer
2019 String Orchestra Camps – Registration open now! Camp 1: June 24 – 28, 9:00am – 3:00pm daily; concert on June 28 at 12:30pm Camp 2: July 8 – 12, 9:00am – 3:00pm […]
Read More2019 Summer Orchestra registration open
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, May 28 – July 9, 7:00 – 8:45pm at the University of Minnesota School of Music Concert: Tuesday, July 16 at Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul Whether you’re a […]
Read More2019-20 Auditions now open
Audition Dates: May 29 – June 9 Audition Locations: Mayflower Church, Minneapolis or Gustavus Adolphus Church, St. Paul Register to audition for a place in one of GTCYS’ nine school-year orchestras. Each audition includes a short […]
Read MoreCall for Scores Winner
In an effort to develop repertoire for younger symphonic orchestras and expose students to a greater diversity of composers, GTCYS launched an exciting new Call for Scores Competition this year. […]
Read MoreGTCYS Call for Scores
In an effort to grow the repertoire for younger symphony orchestras and expose students to a greater diversity of composers, GTCYS is excited to announce a Call for Scores for […]
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