Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies creates exceptional orchestral experiences with young musicians of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Joined March 2012
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20 Nov 2022
Congratulations to everyone who participated in yesterday’s Fall Festival! It was such a thrill to see everyone on stage at Orchestra Hall - whole building was buzzing with energy and excitement! THANK YOU to everyone who made it possible! #gtcys
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19 Nov 2022
It’s not too late to join us in person for today’s concerts at Orchestra Hall. Tickets are available at the door, but all three Fall Festival concerts will be livestreamed for free on GTCYS’ YouTube channel at 11am, 3pm, and 7pm. Livestream link: youtube.com/c/gtcys1972
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18 Nov 2022
Saturday’s Fall Festival day of concerts comes to a close with the 7:00pm performance featuring Sinfonia East, Concert Orchestra, Concertino West and Symphony. Purchase tickets: minnesotaorchestra.org/gtcys Free livestream: youtube.com/c/GTCYS1972
18 Nov 2022
Our 2022-23 Fall Festival celebration continues on Saturday at 3:00pm with Philharmonia East, Concertino East, Camerata and Symphony! Purchase tickets: minnesotaorchestra.org/gtcys Free livestream: youtube.com/c/GTCYS1972
18 Nov 2022
Thank you for supporting GTCYS’ musicians on this Give to the Max Day and helping us raise over $4,000 in support of student scholarships and artistic initiatives! If you missed Give to the Max Day, you can still Play Your Part and give the gift of music! gtcys.org/donate
18 Nov 2022
Join us on Saturday at 11:00am for the inaugural concert of the 2022-23 GTCYS season from the scintillating stage of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis! Purchase tickets: minnesotaorchestra.org/gtcys Free livestream: youtube.com/c/GTCYS1972 #gtcys
17 Nov 2022
We want GTCYS to remain a bright spot for students now and into the future. Every gift helps ensure that every student in GTCYS has the same opportunity to realize their musical passions. GIVE TO THE MAX today! givemn.org/organization/Gtcy…
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17 Nov 2022
GTCYS is committed to being a place where students can continue to experience joy and belonging through music regardless of financial barriers. Give to the Max today at givemn.org/organization/Gtcy… #GTMD2022
17 Nov 2022
This season, 21% of GTCYS’ young musicians are receiving need-based scholarships. This is only possible with your support and every gift makes a difference. GIVE TO THE MAX to help ensure that every GTCYS student has the same opportunity! givemn.org/organization/Gtcy…
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16 Nov 2022
Whether you are near or far, join us on Saturday as our young musicians in all 10 orchestras take the stage at Orchestra Hall for the first full concerts of our 51st season! Purchase tickets: minnesotaorchestra.org/gtcys Share the livestream link: youtube.com/c/GTCYS1972
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15 Nov 2022
Save the Date for the event of the season! Plan now to join us at GTCYS’ annual Orchestrating Opportunities benefit on Sun, Feb 19 at Orchestra Hall from 4:00 – 6:30pm! Thanks to generous sponsors, admission will be waived so all are welcome. #gtcys
11 Nov 2022
Looking to try something new? GTCYS has various openings for new musicians to join in January, and video auditions are due December 7. Visit gtcys.org/auditions to learn more! #gtcys
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9 Nov 2022
Our Fall Festival is less than two weeks away! Join us on Saturday, November 19 when all 10 orchestras take the stage at Orchestra Hall in three back-to-back concerts. Purchase tickets at minnesotaorchestra.org/gtcys. #gtcys
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7 Nov 2022
Congratulations Sophia Alexander, our 2022-23 Concerto Competition winner! Sophia wowed with her performance of Lalo Concerto in D Major, 1. Prélude; Lento – Allegro maestoso, which she her perform with Symphony on Feb 19 at Orchestra Hall! #gtcys
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3 Nov 2022
The final round is only days away! Join us this Sat, Nov 5 at 3:00 at Sundin Music Hall (Hamline University, St. Paul) as six soloists compete to win our annual Young Soloist in the Spotlight Competition. Cheer them on in this free, public recital! #gtcys
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2 Nov 2022
Calling all young instrumentalists! GTCYS has various openings for new musicians to join in January, and video auditions are due December 7. Visit gtcys.org/auditions to learn more! # gtcys
1 Nov 2022
We were excited to see several new faces at last week’s Sinfonia East Open Rehearsal! Thank you for joining us! There’s still time to join a GTCYS orchestra – visit gtcys.org/auditions to learn more. #gtcys
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27 Oct 2022
Join us this Sat, Nov 5 at 3:00 at Sundin Music Hall (Hamline University, St. Paul) for the final round of our annual Young Soloist in the Spotlight Competition! Six soloists will compete and the winner with perform with Symphony on Feb 19 at Orchestra Hall! #gtcys
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26 Oct 2022
When not with GTCYS, Mark Russell Smith is music director of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. QCSO is working with Grammy-nominated composer Angel Lam through a national program promoting female composers: rb.gy/h852yv #gtcys
25 Oct 2022
Tonight’s the night! Young east metro musicians are invited to an Open Rehearsal this evening, Tuesday Oct 25 from 6:30-8pm at Gustavus 1669 Arcade St., St. Paul. Registration & info: gtcys.org/openrehearsals Walk-ins welcome! #gtcys
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