Events

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Meet the Conductors & Hear Them Perform

Meet and greet with GCTYO conductors in a relaxed setting. Special bonus: Hear them perform! All GCTYO conductors are performing musicians in addition to being music educators. Location in Fairfield TBA.

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Master class with Lara St. John

Pequot Library 720 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT, United States

The public is invited to watch and learn from a master of her craft as she works through difficult pieces with members of the GCTYO Principal Orchestra.

Free

Fall Auditions

Fairfield Theatre Company 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, CT, United States

New students may audition for a spot in GCTYO and begin rehearsals in December.

Sunday Afternoon Rehearsals

SUNDAY SCHEDULE Jazz Orchestra 1          12 - 1:30 pm Jazz Orchestra 2          12:30 - 1:30 pm Chamber Orchestra    12 - 1:30 pm String Orchestra + Wind Orchestra    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm All Other Ensembles   1:30 pm – 4 pm

Fall Concert Dress Rehearsals & Picture Day

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Fall Concert Dress Rehearsals Nov. 23, 2019 DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE ENSEMBLE      Call time          Start time/On stage    End time          Rehearsal length PERCUSSION   8:00 AM          8:30 AM          8:45 AM          15 min. PRINCIPAL       8:45 AM          9:00 AM          11:00 AM        2 hours SYMPHONY     10:45 AM        11:00 AM        12:00 PM        1 hour CONCERT        11:45 AM        12:00 PM        1:00 PM          1 […]

Picture Day makeups

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Sunday Afternoon Rehearsals

SUNDAY SCHEDULE Jazz Orchestra 1          12 - 1:30 pm Jazz Orchestra 2          12:30 - 1:30 pm String Orchestra + Wind Orchestra    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm All Other Ensembles   1:30 pm – 4 pm

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Picture Makeup Day

If you missed having your picture taken in November, please be sure to take it on makeup day. Even if you are not purchasing a picture, we need your picture for the GCTYO yearbook. Wear full concert dress and bring your instrument!

String Master Class

Pequot Library 720 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT, United States

Rehearsals

SATURDAY SCHEDULE String Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Wind Orchestra 9 am – 11 am Symphony Orchestra 9 am – 11:30 am Principal Orchestra 9 am – 12 pm Concert Orchestra 9:15 am – 11:45 am Bravura Orchestra 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Percussion 9 am – 12 pm Jazz Orchestra 1 12:30 pm […]

Sunday Afternoon Rehearsals

SUNDAY SCHEDULE Jazz Orchestra 1          12 - 1:30 pm Jazz Orchestra 2          12:30 - 1:30 pm String Orchestra + Wind Orchestra    1:30 pm – 3:30 pm All Other Ensembles   1:30 pm – 4 pm

Giving Day

Giving Day is a Day of Philanthropy for non-profits in Fairfield County. Support GCTYO on Giving Day! Donate here: https://www.fcgives.org/organizations/greater-connecticut-youth-orchestras

Bravura Dress Rehearsal

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Rehearsals-CANCELLED

Principal Orchestra rehearses at Fairfleld Ludlowe HS Orchestra Room.

Facebook Live Workshop

Facebook

April 18 - Winds (beginner-intermediate) April 25 -Strings (intermediate-advanced) May 2 - Brass (all levels)

Facebook Live Workshop

Facebook

April 18 - Winds (beginner-intermediate) April 25 - Strings (intermediate-advanced) May 2 - Brass (all levels)

Virtual Open House

Zoom

Learn all about GCTYO and how to become part of it! All instruments welcome! Topics to be covered include: Auditions, placement, rehearsals, teaching philosophy, curriculum, social & educational benefits of […]

Facebook Live workshop with Jim Royle

Facebook

Percussion Educator Jim Royle from the Jim Royle Drum Studio will present techniques on Snare Drum, Tambourine, and Drum set.

GCTYO Parent Happy Half Hour

Join Chris, Beth, staff, board, and other GCTYO parents for fun and relaxing conversation just before the Midori workshop for parents about How to Support Your Child.

Summer Music Showcase

Log on to Zoom to hear presentations from multiple programs offering summer music fun in 2021! Then choose your breakout rooms to speak in more detail with summer program representatives. […]

First day of Spring Rehearsals

Ensemble Time Staff Building/Room Principal Strings A 8:30-10 Hisey/Wong Presby Brooks Hall Principal Strings B 10:30-12 Hisey/Wong/Kroqi Presby Brooks Hall Principal Winds 10:30-12 Levene Presby 2nd floor Rm. 208 Principal […]

Rehearsals

Ensemble Time Staff Building/Room Principal Strings A 8:30-10 Hisey/Wong Presby Brooks Hall Principal Strings B 10:30-12 Hisey/Wong/Kroqi Presby Brooks Hall Principal Winds 10:30-12 Levene Presby 2nd floor Rm. 208 Principal […]

Rehearsals

Ensemble Time Staff Building/Room Principal Strings A 8:30-10 Hisey/Wong Presby Brooks Hall Principal Strings B 10:30-12 Hisey/Wong/Kroqi Presby Brooks Hall Principal Winds 10:30-12 Levene Presby 2nd floor Rm. 208 Principal […]

Concerto Competition Final Round

Facebook Live CT, United States

Six GCTYO Principal Orchestra musicians will compete in the Final Round of the 2021 Concerto Competition for a $500 prize! The Final Round concert is co-hosted by WSHU Public Radio […]

Rehearsals

Ensemble Time Staff Building/Room Principal Strings A 8:30-10 Hisey/Wong Presby Brooks Hall Principal Strings B 10:30-12 Hisey/Wong/Kroqi Presby Brooks Hall Principal Winds 10:30-12 Levene Presby 2nd floor Rm. 208 Principal […]

Rehearsals

Ensemble Time Staff Building/Room Principal Strings A 8:30-10 Hisey/Wong Presby Brooks Hall Principal Strings B 10:30-12 Hisey/Wong/Kroqi Presby Brooks Hall Principal Winds 10:30-12 Levene Presby 2nd floor Rm. 208 Principal […]

Rehearsals

Ensemble Time Staff Building/Room Principal Strings A 8:30-10 Hisey/Wong Presby Brooks Hall Principal Strings B 10:30-12 Hisey/Wong/Kroqi Presby Brooks Hall Principal Winds 10:30-12 Levene Presby 2nd floor Rm. 208 Principal […]

Virtual Open House

Zoom

New families interested in GCTYO should join us at this Virtual Open House with Music Director Chris Hisey and Executive Director Beth Ulman. Plus other special guests! Registration required: https://gctyo-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkf-ivrj8uE9Wbqv0l41RiaNp8Bc9GMtd5 […]

Rehearsals

Ensemble Time Staff Building/Room Principal Strings A 8:30-10 Hisey/Wong Presby Brooks Hall Principal Strings B 10:30-12 Hisey/Wong/Kroqi Presby Brooks Hall Principal Winds 10:30-12 Levene Presby 2nd floor Rm. 208 Principal […]

GCTYO Parent Meeting

Zoom

End of season plans and vote for new Board members.

Rehearsals

Ensemble Time Staff Building/Room Principal Strings A 8:30-10 Hisey/Wong Presby Brooks Hall Principal Strings B 10:30-12 Hisey/Wong/Kroqi Presby Brooks Hall Principal Winds 10:30-12 Levene Presby 2nd floor Rm. 208 Principal […]

Spring Concert Dress Rehearsals-Bravura & Principal

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

DRESS REHEARSALS – FRIDAY, MAY 14 5:00-6:30 PM – Bravura Orchestra 6:30-6:45 OFF/ON 6:45-7:45 – Principal Orchestra Strings 7:45-8:00 - Break 8:00-9:00 – Principal Orchestra All  

Spring Concert Dress Rehearsals

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

DRESS REHEARSALS – SATURDAY, MAY 15 (Revised April 10) 8:30-9:00 AM – Steel Pan 9:00-9:15 – String Orch on and tune 9:15-10:00 – String Orchestra 10:00-10:15 - Concert Orch on […]

Spring Concerts

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Join GCTYO for our triumphant return to the live stage on May 16 at The Klein! Three separate concerts for 9 different ensembles will keep us all safe. Choose one […]

New Student Auditions

First Presbyterian Church 2475 Easton Tpke, Fairfield, CT

Register for an audition spot! Auditions will be held in person at First Presbyterian Church in Fairfield.

Auditions

First Presbyterian Church 2475 Easton Tpke, Fairfield, CT

Auditions

First Presbyterian Church 2475 Easton Tpke, Fairfield, CT

Auditions

First Presbyterian Church 2475 Easton Tpke, Fairfield, CT

Auditions

First Presbyterian Church 2475 Easton Tpke, Fairfield, CT

First Day Rehearsals 21-22 Season

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

All students start at 9 AM. International Trip meeting, 12:30 PM.

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Philharmonic rehearses at Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, 9 AM - 4 PM

Philharmonic Retreat

Black Rock Church

Philharmonic Retreat will be held at Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Principal rehearses at Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, 9 AM - 5 PM

Principal Retreat

Black Rock Church

Principal rehearses at Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, 9 AM - 5 PM

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Principal Orchestra rehearses at First Presbyterian Church, 2475 Easton Tpke., Fairfield, CT 06825

Adventure Park

Adventure Park @ DIscovery Museum 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT

Adventure Park outing for all musicians. Staggered entrances for different groups at 4 PM, 4:30 PM, 5 PM. Pickup 4 hours after start time.

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Open Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Principal Orchestra rehearses at First Presbyterian Church, 2475 Easton Tpke., Fairfield, CT 06825

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

New Student Auditions

Faust Harrison Pianos 322 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT, United States

Fall Dress Rehearsals

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Dress Rehearsal Schedule – Friday, Nov. 19 4:30-5:15 PM String Orchestra 5:15-6:00 PM Sinfonia Orchestra 6-6:15 set up Steel Pan 6:15-6:45 Steel Pan AM 6:45-7:15 Steel Pan PM 7:30-8:30 PM […]

Fall Dress Rehearsals

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Dress Rehearsal Schedule – Saturday, Nov. 20 8:00-8:30 AM Percussion (all percussionists) 8:30-11:30 Principal Orchestra. Break 10-10:30. 11:30-12:30 Jazz 1 12:30-12:45 stage reset (take off piano) 12:45-1:15 Jazz 2 1:15-1:45 Saxophone Orchestra […]

Jack Lawrence Fall Concerts

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Concerts Schedule – Sunday, Nov. 21 Concert 1, 1-2 PM Steel Pan AM, String, Woodwinds, Brass, Sinfonia Call time: 12:15 PM   Concert 2, 3:30-5:15 PM Steel Pan PM, Percussion, […]

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Chamber Music, 2nd session starts. (Advanced Chamber starts Jan. 29)

Chamber Orch MLK Rehearsal

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Rehearsal at The Klein for the MLK Concert with ConnectUS.

Chamber Orch MLK Concert

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Chamber Orch Strings perform at the MLK Day Concert produced by ConnectUS at The Klein. Call time 11 AM.

Rehearsals. Photo Retake Day.

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Students who did not get their individual yearbook photos taken at the November dress rehearsal (including students who joined in December) should get a photo taken on Jan. 22. Families […]

Concerto Competition Final Round Concert

Pequot Library 720 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT, United States

This event is for invited guests only. Please plan to watch it on Facebook Live.

Rehearsals CANCELLED due to snow

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

All rehearsals, Saturday and Sunday, have been cancelled due to snow.  

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

This is a makeup for the snow day on Jan. 29

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Winter Dress Rehearsals

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 DRESS REHEARSALS ENSEMBLE CALL START END STRING ORCH. 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 5:15 PM SINFONIA 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:00 PM STEEL PAN AM 5:45 PM 6:00 […]

Winter Dress Rehearsals

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 DRESS REHEARSALS ENSEMBLE CALL START END PRINCIPAL 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 11:30 AM VIRTUOSI 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM PERCUSSION 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM […]

Winter Concerts

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

CONCERT 1, 1-3 PM call: 12:30 PM Steel Pan AM, Philharmonic & Virtuosi Percussion, Jazz 2, Flute Choir, Saxophones, Sinfonia, Philharmonic CONCERT 2, 4-6 PM call 3:30 PM String Orchestra, […]

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals (except Principal)

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Principal will not rehearse on Saturday, April 2 because of the All State Festival. Principal WILL rehearse on SUNDAY, APRIL 3 from 1-4 PM.

Principal Orch. Rehearsals

First Presbyterian Church 2475 Easton Tpke, Fairfield, CT

Principal rehearses Sunday instead of Saturday due to the All-State festival.

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals.

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Spring Open Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Visit GCTYO and learn what makes our organization the right place for so many of Connecticut's young musicians! Registration required.

Rehearsals/Parent Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation & Parent Mingle

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Parent meeting at 9:30 AM to vote on slate of Board directors and officers for 2022-23 season followed by a Volunteer Appreciation coffee. Parents are invited to get to know […]

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Chamber Music Concert

Pequot Library 720 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT, United States

Spring Concerts

The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

New Student Auditions

First Presbyterian Church 2475 Easton Tpke, Fairfield, CT

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

First Day Rehearsals 2022-23

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Student and Parent Meetings will be held.

Rehearsals

Ludlowe MS & HS campus 785 Unquowa Rd., Fairfield, CT

Principal rehearses at Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield, CT, 9am-4pm

Principal Retreat

Black Rock Church

Principal Retreat will be held at Black Rock Church, 3685 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield, CT