Philharmonia East April Concert Details

Hello Philharmonia East families,

We look forward to your concert at Johanna Shores on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00pm. This performance is a make-up performance from December, 2025, which was postponed due to inclement weather.

We hope you’re excited to perform for the community at Johanna Shores—thank you for playing your part in GTCYS’ mission, sharing the joy of music with audiences who might not otherwise have access.

This concert is an important part of your musical and personal development in GTCYS—it’s a chance to see the impact of your music on your audience. Please review the following information carefully.

CONCERT INFORMATION

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm
Johanna Shores Senior Living Center, 3220 Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills, MN 55112 

This performance is a mandatory event for members of GTCYS Philharmonia East.
Complete an absence form in advance if you’re not able to attend.

Important: This concert is a gift from GTCYS to the residents of Johanna Shores. Concert seating will be prioritized for residents. A limited audience of GTCYS parents is allowed at the concert, but please do not invite additional guests (friends, grandparents, etc.) to this concert. Additionally, please allow residents to find their seats first and be prepared to stand if necessary, as there will be limited seating for parents.

CONCERT SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

• 6:00pm: Students arrive
• 6:15pm: Mandatory dress rehearsal
• 6:40pm: Audience enters (families should vacate seats until Johanna Shores residents are seated)
• 7:00pm: Concert begins
• 7:30pm (approx.): Concert ends (once Johanna Shores residents have found their seats, Philharmonia East families may fill in around them or stand in the back)

ATTIRE

All students wear family attire for this performance. See the handbook for more details.

Do not wear any aerosol-based perfumes or colognes.

WHAT TO BRING

• Every student MUST bring a music stand
• Instrument and all accessories: remember your bow, extra strings, rosin, rock stops.
• Music folder: Check to make sure all your music is in your folder! You will NOT turn in your folder at the end of the concert.
• Please leave valuables and homework at home.

PARKING AND DROP OFF

Johanna Shores Senior Living Center, 3220 Lake Johanna Blvd, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Click here for Driving Directions to Johanna Shores

When you arrive on campus, take the first left, down the hill, toward the brick building. The entrance closest to your performance space is labeled 3220 and has 3 flag poles right before it.

When you turn into the Johanna Shores Parking lot, you will see this sign. Turn left and proceed down the hill to 3220, Gables Care Center:

 

Parking is available in the lower lot, the upper lot, or along Lake Johanna Blvd.

Then enter through this door at the bottom of the hill:

WHAT’S NEXT

• Philharmonia East’s next rehearsal is on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Check your Member Page for the Philharmonia East calendar
• All GTCYS students are invited to the Symphony Series Concert with Concert Orchestra on Sunday, April 19 at 3:30pm. GTCYS students can attend for free with the code gtcysmusicstudent.
• Mark your calendars: Your Spring Festival performance will be on Sunday, May 10, at 3:30pm at Orchestra Hall. Your call time is 1:20pm. More details to come!