Philharmonic April Concert Details

Dear Philharmonic families,

We’re so excited to hear your musical progress at the concert at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 19.

Please carefully read instructions below on arrival, concert dress, and what to bring.

BASICS 

Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 7:00pm

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church – 900 Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi, MN 55115

This performance is a mandatory event for members of Philharmonic.

Complete an absence form in advance if you’re not able to attend. 

TICKETS  

Find ticketing information here.

Siblings and other students who are also members of GTCYS can attend for free with the promo code gtcysmusicstudent.

SCHEDULE 

Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 7:00pm

• 5:30pm: Students arrive and follow the green signs to your unpacking room. Parents may wait in gathering area. 

• 5:45pm: Woodwind Quintet and Brass Quintet sound check in Sanctuary 

• 6:00pm: Philharmonic dress rehearsal in Sanctuary  

• 6:45pm: Audience begins seating  

• 7:00pm: Concert begins  

• 8:20pm (approx.): Concert ends  

ALL students are required to stay for the entire concert out of respect for their fellow musicians. 

ATTIRE 

All students wear ALL BLACK.

Do not wear any aerosol-based perfumes or colognes.

PARKING AND DROP OFF 

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church

900 Stillwater Rd. 

Mahtomedi, MN 55115

• When you arrive at the St. Andrew’s campus, follow the main road to the right and around to the Sanctuary. Parking is available in the NE campus lot. 
• The main entrance is located in the building on the left side of the parking lot. 
• Parking and entering at St. Andrew’s

WHAT TO BRING 

• Instrument and all accessories 

• All string players: remember your bow, extra strings, rosin 

• Cellos: Rock stops are REQUIRED  

• Wind players: Remember your mouthpieces, reeds, and any other special equipment 

• Percussion players: Remember your sticks and mallets. 

• Music folder: Check to make sure all your music is in your folder! 

• Music stand: All students DO need to bring a music stand. 

• Food/Snacks: Eat before arriving. Bring snacks to eat after your dress rehearsal. Remember NOT to bring anything containing peanuts to GTCYS. 
• Please leave valuables at home. 

LIVESTREAM DETAILS 

This concert will be livestreamed on GTCYS’ YouTube channel. Subscribe and turn on notifications to be notified when we go live! The stream will begin shortly prior to the concert start time. 

WHAT’S NEXT 

• Spring Festival at Orchestra Hall: Sunday, May 10 

• Philharmonic call time at 12:25pm 

• Concert begins at 3:30pm 

• Purchase your Spring Festival tickets here.