Concerts & Events
Open Rehearsals for Prospective Families
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10-11:15 AM, Fairfield, CT
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 19 will round out the GCTYO experience for prospective members. We welcome all orchestral instruments plus saxophone and baritone. GCTYO serves students in 4th grade through 12th grade. We also offer a summer camp for string players. Kindly RSVP to gctyo@gctyo.org.
Chamber Music Concert
Saturday, April 27, 2024
2 PM, Pequot Library, Southport, CT
Enjoy a pleasant afternoon of chamber music by advanced and intermediate string musicians from Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras! String students are members of GCTYO orchestras who continue their studies in the afternoon with instruction by coaches from Orchestra Lumos (formerly Stamford Symphony). GCTYO is proud to partner with Orchestra Lumos on this special program. Free event suitable for families with young children.
Spring Concerts
sponsored by Masonic Lodges of Stratford
Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Klein Auditorium, Bridgeport, CT
All GCTYO ensembles perform! The winner of the 2024 GCTYO Concerto Competition, Michael Sigal, will perform Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Mvt. 1 by Camille Saint-Saëns, accompanied by Principal Orchestra, on Concert 2, among other selections.
Concert 1, 1 pm
Steel Pan, Percussion, Jazz, Saxophone, Wind, String and Sinfonia Orchestras
See and hear the wide range of music that GCTYO offers young musicians!
Concert 2, 5 pm
Virtuosi, Philharmonic, and Principal Orchestras
All 3 of GCTYO’s full orchestras will impress with their renditions of symphonic music. Featuring Michael Sigal, Concertmaster and winner of the Concerto Competition, performing as soloist with Principal Orchestra.
New Student Auditions
Monday, June 10, 2024
Fairfield, CT
Register today for your GCTYO audition and join the premier youth orchestra in Connecticut! We offer 15 different ensembles at all levels for young musicians from 5th-12th grade who have been playing their instrument for a year or more. Auditions are required for all instruments except steel pan. Registration is required for everyone. Watch our Audition Video.
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GCTYO Summer Music Festival
July 22-August 2, 2024 (weekdays only)
Roger Ludlowe MS, Fairfield, CT
Register
- 10 full days of music!
- All ages 5th grade and up with at least 1 year experience on instrument
- No audition necessary
- Special opportunities for Advanced String players including Chamber Music
- Learn from Mr. Hisey, Mr. Sloat, Mr. Hafez, and more!
- Financial assistance available for those who qualify.
Auditions for New & Returning Students
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 – Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024
Fairfield, CT
Register today for GCTYO and join the premier youth orchestra in Connecticut! We offer 15 different ensembles at all levels for young musicians from 4th-12th grade who have been playing their instrument for a year or more, or who want to learn how to play steel pan drums. Auditions are required for all instruments except steel pan. Registration is required for everyone.