Letter from Megen, GTCYS’ Executive Director
Dear GTCYS Families, I want to acknowledge the uncertainty, stress, and pain many in our community are feeling due to recent events in our area. We know that families may […]
Read MoreDear GTCYS Families, I want to acknowledge the uncertainty, stress, and pain many in our community are feeling due to recent events in our area. We know that families may […]
Read MoreDear Concertino West, Happy New Year! It was great seeing you all again and it was a fun challenge to sightread our new music this week. I want to extend […]
Read MoreHappy New Year, Concertino West families! We’re looking forward to seeing you again next week! Your first rehearsal of the semester is on Monday, January 5, from 6:45–8:30pm. View your […]
Read MoreGTCYS students are invited to participate in a performance of Jupiter from Holst’s The Planets at Orchestrating Opportunities. Students have received physical copies of Jupiter during rehearsal. If you are […]
Read MoreDear Concertino West, Congratulations on a wonderful performance this past weekend! Our ensemble has grown so much, and that progress is a direct result of your dedication to preparation, careful […]
Read MoreDear Concertino West, Excellent rehearsal last night! We played through all our concert pieces (in backwards order!). Practice assignment (GTCYS10) for this week Coleridge-Taylor:Measures 45-84, play slowly for pitch accuracy […]
Read MoreHello Concertino West Families, We look forward to your concert at Wayzata High School on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00pm. This concert is an important part of your musical and […]
Read MoreDear Concertino West, Thank you for an excellent rehearsal last night! We worked on playing through all of Sleigh Ride (including reviewing the road map!), getting the tempo a little faster […]
Read MoreWe are still looking for outgoing, positive orchestra members to help welcome new students to GTCYS at our first rehearsal in January. If you are interested in this opportunity, we ask that […]
Read MoreDear Concertino West, Thank you for a productive rehearsal last night! We played through Waltz I (Valse Bohemienne), worked on more contrast in Russian Sailor’s Dance, and focused on the counting/entrances in […]
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