About GTCYS
The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) is the nation’s largest youth orchestra program, serving more than 1,300 students ages 7–18 from across the region. Through 11 school-year orchestras, access initiatives, and summer camps, students of all skill levels grow musically while finding belonging, inspiration, and challenge. Students share their talents at 30+ mostly free concerts each year, reaching more than 20,000 community members. Founded in 1972, GTCYS has served 16,000+ alumni and, with the support of donors, provides over $300,000 in need-based scholarships so no student is turned away. Learn more at gtcys.org.
About the Camerata Con Brio Orchestra
A close-knit group led by conductor Diane Hallberg, Camerata Con Brio embodies teamwork, encouragement, and commitment that build students’ musical success and confidence. String players in Camerata Con Brio have an average of 5 to 7 years of experience and winds/brass/percussion students have been playing their instruments for 3 to 7 years. Special artistic projects, sectionals, retreats, and social activities provide a well-rounded and transformative experience which develops students’ musical, leadership, and lifelong skills.
