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 […]
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 […]
Member families are invited to visit rehearsals 9 AM - 12 PM. New Member Reception 11 AM-12 PM.
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 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.
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 […]
Prospective musicians and their families are invited to view and listen to Saturday morning rehearsals on Oct. 26, 2019, 9:30-11 am, at Tomlinson Middle School in Fairfield. After touring the school and popping in on ensemble and sectional rehearsals, families will be invited to meet students, parents and Board Members and then participate in a […]
FALL OPEN 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 […]
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.
New students may audition for a spot in GCTYO and begin rehearsals in December.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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 […]
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!
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 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 is a Day of Philanthropy for non-profits in Fairfield County. Support GCTYO on Giving Day! Donate here:Â https://www.fcgives.org/organizations/greater-connecticut-youth-orchestras
Thursday, Feb. 27 DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE ENSEMBLE Call time Start time/On stage End time Rehearsal length STRING 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 45 min. JAZZ 1 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:15 PM 45 min. SYMPHONY 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 7:15 PM 1 hour PRINCIPAL 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 9:30 PM 2 […]
Friday, Feb. 28 DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE ENSEMBLE Call time Start time/On stage End time Rehearsal length PERCUSSION 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:15 PM 30 min. CONCERT 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 6:15 PM 1 hour WIND 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 7:00 PM 45 min. JAZZ 2 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 30 […]
Principal Orchestra rehearses at Fairfleld Ludlowe HS Orchestra Room.
April 18 - Winds (beginner-intermediate) April 25 -Strings (intermediate-advanced) May 2 - Brass (all levels)
April 18 - Winds (beginner-intermediate) April 25 - Strings (intermediate-advanced) May 2 - Brass (all levels)
April 18 - Winds (beginner-intermediate) April 25 - Strings (intermediate-advanced) May 2 - Brass (all levels)
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 being part of a youth orchestra. Hosts: Music Director Christopher Hisey and Executive Director Beth Ulman. RSVP by sending email through Contact page.
With Dr. Rex Cadwallader, on Jazz, Part II
Percussion Educator Jim Royle from the Jim Royle Drum Studio will present techniques on Snare Drum, Tambourine, and Drum set.