So Many Ensembles. One Shared Love of Music.
Young people achieve amazing things at GCTYO. They develop their talents beyond what they thought possible and feel pride and joy in their accomplishments. Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras’ holistic approach to music education means we inspire and challenge students at every stage of their music development while making sure they feel supported by their conductors and peers.
Events
Introducing the GCTYO Summer Music Festival, a Strings camp for young musicians! Click here to learn more and register! This spring, you can also hear a Chamber Music Concert on Apr. 30, visit GCTYO at our Open Rehearsals on May 6, attend our Spring Concert series on May 21, and prepare for a new student audition on June 12!
Donate
GCTYO strives to keep membership costs low so that more families can participate. Help GCTYO achieve its mission of inclusiveness with a donation today. We are currently accepting donations for a Private Lesson Fund to give all our students equal opportunity to thrive and grow musically at GCTYO.
Auditions & Registration
Be a part of GCTYO! Audition registration is now open for the 2023-2024 season! New Student Auditions will take place June 12, 2023 in Fairfield. Simply fill out a registration form to schedule your audition. New students may also audition during our regular August audition cycle from Aug. 26-Aug. 31, 2023. You will automatically be scheduled for a June audition if you register before June unless you indicate “Not Available June 12” on your registration form. Questions? Email us: gctyo@gctyo.org
Christopher Hisey has been Music Director and visionary at GCTYO for fifteen years.
His artistic leadership inspires the entire music staff to bring out the best in every student musician. Mr. Hisey is also a graduate of GCTYO and has been involved with the organization for more than 30 years. Under his leadership, GCTYO has grown from two ensembles to more than a dozen.
Watch “A Portrait of Chris Hisey” by alumnus Christoph Russi.
Get to know the Maestro even better! Listen to a 2021 podcast interview.