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GTCYS

Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, or GTCYS, provides a rigorous and inspiring orchestral experience for young musicians.

10/10/2026

Tickets for Fall Festival are on sale now! 🎶 Join us for a celebration of student musicians and the community that supports them!

🗓️ November 14–15
📍 Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
🎟️ Get tickets now at minnesotaorchestra.org/gtcys

Across three concerts, 11 orchestras come together to share their music, from first-time performers to our pre-professional orchestra that performed at the Sydney Opera House this summer.

10/05/2026

Woodwind players, mark your calendars for GTCYS Woodwind Day!

🗓️ Saturday, October 24 from 9:00am–1:30pm
📍 Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis (free parking!)
🔗 Register by October 16 at gtcys.org/woodwind-day

Learn orchestral techniques from professional musicians and meet woodwind players from every level of GTCYS. This event is open to all student musicians, so invite your flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon-playing friends!

10/02/2026

Our young musicians had a great time during retreats at YMCA Camp St. Croix this past weekend!

Between rehearsals, students headed outdoors to play team-building games led by camp staff. 🍁

As students grow closer and learn how to work together, it's amazing how the music comes to life. We're so excited for all 11 orchestras to share their progress at Fall Festival in November!

09/29/2026

Two Symphony musicians performed Taps at the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial this past weekend.

GTCYS students have performed at this ceremony since 2014—thank you to Solanite and Evan for honoring our fallen firefighters with your musicianship. 🎶❤️

Minnesota Fire Service Foundation

09/24/2026

A look at our first weekend of fall retreats! 🎶🍁

At retreats, students dig into their music in extended rehearsals, work with professional musicians in sectionals, build camaraderie during team-building games, and deepen their understanding of their repertoire through listening exercises.

09/21/2026

The season is officially in full swing, with 11 orchestras rehearsing new music and making friends! We asked Camerata Vivace what they’re most excited about this season ✨

09/15/2026

For the first time ever, hear GTCYS Symphony on YourClassical MPR 🔥Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00pm. Tune in to hear the entire New Zealand & Australia tour send-off concert on the radio—an incredible achievement for a youth orchestra!

09/11/2026

Historic GTCYS news! For the first time, a Symphony Series Concert will be rebroadcast on YourClassical MPR! Student musicians reaching this level of professionalism and recognition is cause for celebration, and we hope you'll tune in next week to hear the entire New Zealand & Australia Tour Send-Off Concert.

🗓️ Listen on the radio or YourClassical MPR's website on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00pm.

Repertoire includes Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, an original composition by a GTCYS musician, Wagner's Die Meistersinger Overture, and Aaron Copland's Hoe-Down! In between pieces, you'll also hear from Artistic Director Mark Russell Smith and Executive Director Megen Balda.

We're thrilled to share the artistry of GTCYS musicians and our mission of excellence and access with the greater Minnesota community. ❤️🎶

Address

10 River Park Plaza
Saint Paul, MN
55107

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16516026800

Website

http://www.gtcys.org/

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