GPAC Youth Symphony Program

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GPAC Youth Symphony Program Launched in 2009, the GYSO consists of four groups - Mozart String Ensemble, Mendelssohn String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and the Youth Symphony.

The GPAC Youth Symphony program (GYSP) gives opportunities for young musicians across the Tri-State area to improve upon their technique, learn basic music theory, work with an ensemble and interact with professional guest artists performing at GPAC. The global pandemic of COVID 19 separated the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) Youth Symphony Program from physically participating in one of the communities that gives us identity, allows us to express and hone our talents, and provides us physical, mental, and artistic care. Students responded to this event through The Listening Project designed by our Artistic Director, Mr. Jonathan Schallart. Students may participate in person or via Zoom for the 20-21 season. Students that choose to participate in person must following GPAC’s Safety Procedures which includes health screenings, masks for both face and wind instruments and distanced rehearsals. The Fall Concert will be recorded and available online in January of 2021. Virtual students will also be included in the final recording. The GPAC Youth Symphony Program is dedicated to the highest standards of music and is open to career-oriented students as well as those who wish to study music for the pure enjoyment, inherent benefits of and appreciation for the art form.

Congratulations to our 2026 Pu-Qi Jiang Excellence in Music Scholarship Winner - Wendy Ouyang. The scholarship is given ...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Pu-Qi Jiang Excellence in Music Scholarship Winner - Wendy Ouyang. The scholarship is given annually to a rising senior student who displays excellence in talent, musicianship, attendance, dedication, ability to work with an ensemble and overall personality and attitude.

Wendy Ouyang has been playing viola since 5th grade and has been studying with Mrs. Jane Schranze since 7th grade. She attends Houston High School (HHS), where she is the current president of the Science Club and member of the Beta Club and the National Honor Society. Music has been a transformative force, helping her overcome her fear of performing and enabling her to find joy in sharing its beauty and connecting with many new friends.

“This year’s recipient exemplifies what it means to be a member of the GPAC Youth Symphony. She is not only talented, but also tenacious in her desire to improve and has a consistent work ethic. For the last four years she has been a quiet leader in her section, leading by example and, when necessary, with words.” Dr. Jonathan Schallert, Artistic Director

Our Chamber Strings Group performed at ArtWorks Foundation Art in the Loop this past weekend. Next up - The GPAC Gala.
04/13/2026

Our Chamber Strings Group performed at ArtWorks Foundation Art in the Loop this past weekend. Next up - The GPAC Gala.

We are so proud of all our students! Auditions for 2nd semester will be held in January.
12/04/2025

We are so proud of all our students! Auditions for 2nd semester will be held in January.

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1801 Exeter Road
Germantown, TN
38138

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Thursday 4:30pm - 7pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 4pm

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+19017517500

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