Any student age 8 to 18 who plays violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, or harp.

String players usually have two years’ playing experience before auditioning for GTCYS. Woodwind, brass, and percussion players typically have at least one year of playing experience before auditioning for GTCYS.

All students audition once each season regardless of previous GTCYS participation.