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Open Rehearsals RSVP
Open Rehearsals RSVP
Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 9:45-11 AM Place: Roger Ludlowe MS Prospective musicians and their families are invited to view and listen to Saturday morning rehearsals in Fairfield. In addition to touring the school and popping in on orchestra and sectional rehearsals, families will be invited to meet students, parents and Board Members and participate in a Q&A with Music Director Chris Hisey. Learn the history and philosophy of GCTYO and what makes us a thriving and exciting organization valued by more than 300 families. Attending our Spring Concert on May 17 will round out the GCTYO experience for prospective members. We welcome all orchestral instruments plus saxophone and baritone. GCTYO serves students in 2nd through 12th grade. We also offer a summer camp for string players. Please fill out one form per family.
How Youth Orchestra Education Prepares Students for Success
How Youth Orchestra Education Prepares Students for Success
Discover how GCTYO builds confident, successful students through youth orchestra education. Join our Open Rehearsals April 18. RSVP today.
Music Bingo Night 2026
Music Bingo Night 2026
By GREATER CONNECTICUT YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
March is Connecticut Orchestra Month | GCTYO Winter Concerts
March is Connecticut Orchestra Month | GCTYO Winter Concerts
Discover how GCTYO celebrates Connecticut Orchestra Month with Winter Concerts, Quinn Mason collaboration, spring events, and 2026 auditions.
GCTYO Winter Concerts and Guest Composer Quinn Mason
GCTYO Winter Concerts and Guest Composer Quinn Mason
GCTYO Winter Concerts launch Connecticut Orchestra Month featuring composer Quinn Mason and a transformative experience in youth music education.
GCTYO Summer Music Festival in Fairfield CT
GCTYO Summer Music Festival in Fairfield CT
Connecticut summer music camp in Fairfield for grades 4 and up. Orchestra training, chamber music, jazz, and accessible tuition through GCTYO.
A Day in the Life of a GCTYO Student
A Day in the Life of a GCTYO Student
Heartwarming video about the benefits GCTYO provides all students, both musically, socially, and developmentally. Text 53-555 to donate!
Dvorak New World Symphony
Dvorak New World Symphony
GCTYO Principal Orchestra performing Dvorak Symphony No. 9 (New World Symphony) at The Klein, Nov. 24, 2024
Rehearsal 2025
Rehearsal 2025
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