Dear Philharmonic,
The first few months of GTCYS’ 2025–26 season have flown by! Everyone on staff has enjoyed helping you develop musically, create new friendships, and grow as a community.We’re so excited to hear your musical progress at Ted Mann Concert Hall on Monday, December 15, at 7:00pm. Get tickets here!. Other GTCYS musicians can attend for free with the promo code gtcysmusicstudent.Please carefully read instructions below on arrival, concert dress, and what to bring:
CONCERT INFORMATION
Symphony Series Concert with Philharmonic
Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm
This performance is a mandatory event for members of GTCYS Philharmonic.
Complete an absence form in advance if you’re not able to attend.
- ALL students are required to stay for the entire concert out of respect for their fellow musicians. Including a pause between the orchestras for a set change, the entire concert will last approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes.
CONCERT SCHEDULE
Monday, December 15 – 7:00pm
- 5:30pm: Students arrive
- 5:55pm: Mandatory dress rehearsal
- 6:35pm: Audience begins seating
- 7:00pm: Concert begins with Symphony Brass and Percussion, followed by Philharmonic, and then Symphony
- 9:15pm: (approx.): Concert ends
ATTIRE
PARKING AND DROP OFF
Ted Mann Concert Hall
2128 S 4th St
Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Click here for driving directions and parking information. Allow extra time to navigate the University.
- Parking is available at the 21st Ave. Ramp.
- Students need to enter the auditorium through the Stage Door by the loading dock which is to the left of the main patron entrance. Follow signs to the rehearsal room to drop off your coats and cases. You may arrive as early as 4:30pm and enter through the Stage Door.
- The lobby opens at 4:45pm for parents who want to wait.
WHAT TO BRING
- Instrument and all accessories
- String players: remember your bow, extra strings, rosin
- Wind players: Remember your mouthpieces, reeds, and any other special equipment
- Rock stops are REQUIRED on Ted Mann stage
- Music folder: Check to make sure all your music is in your folder!
- Food/Snacks: Eat dinner before arriving. Bring snacks to eat after your dress rehearsal. Remember NOT to bring anything containing peanuts to GTCYS.
- You do NOT need to bring a music stand.
- Please leave valuables and homework 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
- Philharmonic’s next rehearsal is on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
- Mark your calendars: Your winter retreat will be on Sunday, January 25 from 1:45 – 7:15pm at Two Rivers High School. More details to come!
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