Events

Member families are invited to visit rehearsals 9 AM - 12 PM. New Member Reception 11 AM-12 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.

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.

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 […]

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

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)

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.

Final session of 2019-20 season!

Learn how to have your best audition from the Maestro!

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

End of season plans and vote for new Board members.

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 […]

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  

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.