Letter from Maestro Smith (4/20)

Thanks for an amazing couple of days together — your concert on Sunday was on a very high level, and Monday night’s Mahler was equally impressive! Congratulations and thank you […]

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Seniors: Yearbook Responses Due This Friday!

GTCYS graduating seniors, Don’t forget to fill out the Senior Yearbook form by this Friday, 4/24! If you haven’t decided on college or post-graduation plans by that date, please still […]

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Letter from Maestro Smith (4/13)

As I said last night, very good work — things are coming together nicely and we should be in a position to give a great concert on Sunday. What I […]

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Symphony April Concert Details

Dear Symphony 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. […]

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May 4 Rehearsal Update

Symphony’s May 4 rehearsal will start 30 minutes early at 6:15pm. Rehearsal will be in the Target Atrium (in the Orchestra Hall lobby). Students will still enter through the Stage […]

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Volunteer at Spring Festival

We’re still looking for donation/merchandise volunteers to help before Spring Festival on May 9 and 10! These volunteers will chat with potential donors and sell merch to concertgoers. They’ll receive […]

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Note About Spring Festival Tickets

If your family includes multiple GTCYS students who perform on different concerts, you only need to buy one ticket per person. Your family’s seats for the second and third concerts […]

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Minnesota Orchestra Season Preview

You’re invited to Minnesota Orchestra’s 2026-27 Season Sampler concert on Saturday, April 25 at 7pm! The concert will give a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s in store next season. They’ll also […]

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Sign up for GTCYS Summer Camp!

Dive into a summer filled with music, friendship, and fun at GTCYS’ orchestra camps! Led by GTCYS’ artistic staff and open to students ages 8–18 with at least one year […]

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