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We are beyond excited to share that GTCYS will hol

We are beyond excited to share that GTCYS will hold our first ever mariachi camp this summer! This camp will be led by mariachi expert Cristela Frias Koski in collaboration with the GTCYS Harmony program, at Riverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion Program in Saint Paul. Cristela has been a music educator throughout her professional life and has performed in a mariachi for over 30 years. Her greatest love is teaching children the joys of music by listening, playing and singing!

Current GTCYS string students in Harmony, Philharmonia East & West, and Sinfonia East & West are invited to participate! The program is also open to the public for students in 2nd-8th grade.

Learn more and register at gtcys.org.

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Just 2 MORE DAYS to double your impact! Through Ju

Just 2 MORE DAYS to double your impact! Through June 1, your donation in any amount will be matched up to $10,000 by Board member and GTCYS alum Rich May, Jr. Your generosity makes it possible for students to continue having lifechanging experiences in GTCYS.

“In my work as a public school music educator, I’m continually amazed by GTCYS’ broad reach and ability to help support students who can’t afford to participate. Thanks to donors’ support, GTCYS can provide nearly $200,000 in need-based scholarships for private lessons and tuition this year, so every student has the chance to thrive.” --Reid Wixson, GTCYS Parent & Music Educator

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Less than a month until the deadline to sign up fo

Less than a month until the deadline to sign up for GTCYS Summer Camp! Learn more and register on our website.

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GTCYS alum/harpist @grace_roepke (’15) will make

GTCYS alum/harpist @grace_roepke (’15) will make her Minnesota Orchestra Debut on June 8-9, 2023 with the Ginastera Harp Concerto this June as the winner of the 2019 FRIENDS of the Minnesota Orchestra Young Artist Competition. Grace was also recently appointed principal harpist with Louisville Orchestra starting next fall. Congratulations, Grace! Read more about Grace’s accomplishments at graceroepke.com or purchase tickets to her Minnesota Orchestra performances at the link in our bio.

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GTCYS trumpet player Solanite Ketema was selected

GTCYS trumpet player Solanite Ketema was selected by her Rosemount Middle School band directors to play in the District 196 Middle School Level Honor Band which performed at Eastview High School this spring. Solanite met other motivated trumpet players, learned different techniques to improve the band’s sound, and experienced playing with other talented wind players. She was also chosen to be in the (MBDA) Minnesota Band Directors Association State Honor Band. Congrats to Solanite and all the other participants!

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