Concert Orchestra
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 orchestral works, Concert Orchestra has five annual performances, including two at Orchestra Hall. String players in Concert Orchestra have an average of 6 to 8 years of experience and winds/brass/percussion students have been playing their instruments for 4 to 8 years. Special artistic projects, sectionals, retreats, and social activities provide a well-rounded and transformative experience which develops students’ musical, leadership, and lifelong skills.
2026–27 Highlights
Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead:
- Rehearse weekly from September through mid-May with Jack Reynertson, percussionist and orchestra teacher at Edina High School
- Perform at 5 exciting concerts—2 at Orchestra Hall and 3 community performances around the Twin Cities
- Explore a wide variety of challenging music, including special collaborations with local artists and other GTCYS orchestras
- Learn from professional musicians during sectionals, with special seminars for brass, woodwinds, and percussion
- Make friends from across the region through 2 half-day retreats, social activities like treat nights, and optional bonus activities like chamber music and Student Leadership Team
Concert Orchestra Schedule
Virtual Kick-Off Meeting
- Monday, August 24, 6:30–7:30pm
Rehearsals
- Mondays, 6:45–8:45pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
Retreats
- Fall: Saturday, September 19 at Ted Mann Concert Hall
- Winter: Saturday, January 16 at Ted Mann Concert Hall
Concerts
- Fall Festival: Saturday, November 14 at Orchestra Hall
- Connection Concert: Sunday, December 13, 7:00pm at Union Gospel Mission St. Paul
- Midwinter Concert: Saturday, February 28 at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church
- Showcase Concert: April 24 or 25, location TBD
- Spring Festival: Saturday, May 8 at Orchestra Hall
Full online calendars will be shared after enrollment.
Tuition & Assistance
Concert Orchestra Tuition: $1,410 for the full season
Tuition supports the full season (30+ weeks) of exceptional orchestra experiences, including rehearsals with inspiring conductors, sectionals with top-notch musicians, fall and winter retreats, performances, artistic collaborations, and more. Because GTCYS is committed to affordability and access, tuition covers about half of each student’s actual program cost, with donor support bridging the gap and providing scholarships so these opportunities are possible for all students.
Payment and tuition assistance options:
- Pay in full with a credit card through the enrollment form, or
- Set up automated monthly installments from July–March ($156. 67 per month) through the enrollment form, or
- Mail a check (pay in full only) to GTCYS, 10 River Park Plaza, Suite 730, St. Paul, MN 55107, or
- Apply for tuition assistance. We are still accepting applications! Contact miranda@gtcys.org with questions.
Sibling Discount
GTCYS offers a $105 tuition discount for each additional sibling enrolled.
Prorated Tuition
Tuition for students joining in January is $850.