Concerts & Events
Open Rehearsals for Prospective Families
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:45-11 AM, Fairfield, CT
Registration is required! CLICK TO RSVP
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 a 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 grade through 12th grade. Kindly RSVP.
We also offer a SUMMER CAMP for all instruments!
Friends & Family Bingo Night
Sunday, April 26, 2026
4-6 PM, Calvary Church, Trumbull, CT
Spring Concerts
sponsored by Masonic Lodges of Stratford
Sunday, May 17, 2026
The Klein Auditorium, Bridgeport, CT
All GCTYO ensembles perform! Come to one concert or both
Concert 1, 1 pm
Steel Pan Future and Junior Stars, Saxophone Ensemble, Jazz II, Prelude, String, Sinfonia, and Virtuosi Orchestras
See and hear the wide range of music that GCTYO offers young musicians!
Concert 2, 5:30 pm
Steel Pan All Stars, Percussion, Flute, Saxophone, Jazz I, Philharmonic, and Principal Orchestras
The winner of the 2026 GCTYO Concerto Competition will perform Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 on Voice with Principal Orchestra. Graduating seniors will be honored – learn what their next chapter will be!
GCTYO Summer Music Festival
July 20-31, 2026
9 AM – 3 PM weekdays
Fairfield Warde High School, Fairfield, CT
- 10 full days of music – orchestra for all instruments, steel pan, and elective choices, with a final concert at the end
- All ages 4th grade and up with at least 1 year experience on instrument
- All instruments welcome (except piano)
- Steel Pan requires no prior music experience
- Open to all students whether or not they are in GCTYO
- No audition necessary for registration
- Learn from GCTYO Teaching Artists
- Tiered pricing to make camp affordable for everyone
- Financial assistance available for those who qualify