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 […]
Symphony Retreat & Adventure Park
Black Rock ChurchRehearsals
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 Family Rehearsal Visiting Day & New Member Reception
Member families are invited to visit rehearsals 9 AM - 12 PM. New Member Reception 11 AM-12 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 […]
FALL OPEN REHEARSALS
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 […]
Chamber Rehearsal
FALL OPEN REHEARSALS
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 StatesThe 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.
Fall Auditions
Fairfield Theatre Company 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, CT, United StatesNew 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
Concerto Competition Round One
Faust Harrison Pianos 322 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT, United StatesFall Concert Dress Rehearsals & Picture Day
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesFall 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 StatesFall Concert 1: Percussion, String, Wind, Concert, Symphony
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesFall Concert 2: Principal & Bravura
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesRehearsals
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 […]
Chamber Dress Rehearsal @FTC
Fairfield Theatre Company 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, CT, United StatesChamber Orchestra Concert @ Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne
Fairfield Theatre Company 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, CT, United StatesRehearsals
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 […]
Jazz I & II Dress rehearsal @ GFA
Greens Farms Academy 35 Beachside Ave., Westport, CT, United StatesBARNES & NOBLE FUNDRAISER
Barnes & Noble 1076 Post Rd. East, Westport, CT, United StatesJazz Concert @ Greens Farms Academy
Greens Farms Academy 35 Beachside Ave., Westport, CT, United StatesRehearsals
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 StatesRehearsals
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 […]
CONCERTO COMPETITION @ WSHU
WSHU Public Radio 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield, CT, United StatesConcerto Competition Snow Date @ WSHU
WSHU Public Radio 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield, CT, United StatesSunday 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:Â https://www.fcgives.org/organizations/greater-connecticut-youth-orchestras
Winter Concert Dress Rehearsals: String, Jazz I, Symphony, Principal
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesThursday, 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 […]
Winter Concert Dress Rehearsals: Percussion, Concert, Wind, Jazz II, Principal Again
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesFriday, 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 […]
Bravura Dress Rehearsal
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesWinter Concert 1: String, Wind, Percussion, Jazz II, Concert
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesWinter Concert 2: Principal – Cirque de la Symphonie
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesWinter Concert 3: Percussion, Jazz I, Symphony, Bravura
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesWinter Concert 4: Principal – Cirque de la Symphonie Encore
The Klein 910 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United StatesRehearsals-CANCELLED
Principal Orchestra rehearses at Fairfleld Ludlowe HS Orchestra Room.
Facebook Live Workshop
FacebookApril 18 - Winds (beginner-intermediate) April 25 -Strings (intermediate-advanced) May 2 - Brass (all levels)
Facebook Live Workshop
FacebookApril 18 - Winds (beginner-intermediate) April 25 - Strings (intermediate-advanced) May 2 - Brass (all levels)
Distance Rehearsing
ZoomFacebook Live Workshop with Drew Willmott
FacebookApril 18 - Winds (beginner-intermediate) April 25 - Strings (intermediate-advanced) May 2 - Brass (all levels)
Virtual Open House
ZoomLearn 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.
Distance Rehearsing
ZoomFacebook Live Workshop with Dr. Rex Cadwallader
FacebookWith Dr. Rex Cadwallader, on Jazz, Part II
Distance Rehearsing
ZoomFacebook Live workshop with Jim Royle
FacebookPercussion Educator Jim Royle from the Jim Royle Drum Studio will present techniques on Snare Drum, Tambourine, and Drum set.
Distance rehearsing
ZoomFinal session of 2019-20 season!
Facebook Live workshop with Chris Hisey
FacebookLearn how to have your best audition from the Maestro!
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.
Meet the Conductors
ZoomSummer 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. Fourteen national programs signed up so far!