Led by professional conductor and educator Mark Russell Smith, Symphony is GTCYS’ flagship orchestra which masters major repertoire, including full symphonic works, in a supportive and conservatory-like setting. With its […]

We’re pleased to share that GTCYS Artistic Director Mark Russell Smith will conduct Philharmonic for the first semester of our 2025–26 season, and possibly the spring. Maestro Smith will lead […]

Jack Reynertson leads Concert Orchestra students to employ curiosity, build community, and share a commitment to excellence which nurtures students’ individual technique and ensemble artistry. With challenging repertoire including original […]

A close-knit group led by conductor Diane Hallberg, Camerata Con Brio embodies teamwork, encouragement, and commitment that build students’ musical success and confidence. String players in Camerata Con Brio have […]

Led by conductor Zane Kaiser, Camerata Vivace embodies teamwork, encouragement, and commitment that build students’ musical success and confidence. String players in Camerata Vivace have an average of 5 to […]

Conductor Dan Mollick applies his passion as an educator and classical musician to create a challenging experience for students. Concertino West students their musicianship to the next level by focusing […]

Led by conductor Tamara Gonzalez, Concertino East students to take their musicianship to the next level by focusing on technical skills, excellence, and teamwork. String players have an average of […]

Laura Hebert leads Sinfonia West, GTCYS’ first full orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Students are actively engaged in an enjoyable and welcoming environment as they’re introduced to rehearsal, […]

Brian Larson leads Sinfonia East, GTCYS’ first full orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Students are actively engaged in an enjoyable and welcoming environment as they’re introduced to rehearsal, […]

Beloved conductor and string pedagogy expert Mary Sorlie strikes a winning balance of fun and rigor in GTCYS’ entry-level string orchestra, Philharmonia West. Beginning string players have an average of […]