Concerts & Events

Spring Concerts

sponsored by Masonic Lodges of Stratford

Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Klein Auditorium, Bridgeport, CT

All GCTYO ensembles perform! Come to one concert or both

Concert 1, 1 pm

Steel Pan Future and Junior Stars, Saxophone Ensemble, Jazz II, Prelude, String, Sinfonia, and Virtuosi Orchestras

See and hear the wide range of music that GCTYO offers young musicians!

Concert 2, 5:30 pm

Steel Pan All Stars, Percussion, Flute, Saxophone, Jazz I, Philharmonic, and Principal Orchestras

Victoria Pelton, soprano, winner of the 2026 GCTYO Concerto Competition, will perform Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 on Voice with Principal Orchestra. Graduating seniors will be honored – learn what their next chapter will be!

New Student Auditions

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Fairfield, CT

Register today for your GCTYO audition and join the premier youth orchestra in Connecticut! We offer multiple different ensembles at all levels for young musicians from 2nd-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 20-31, 2026

9 AM – 3 PM weekdays

Fairfield Warde High School, Fairfield, CT

Get your GCTYO fix this summer! Join our Camp for an unbeatable summer experience with GCTYO teaching artists and students who love to make music together. 
  • 10 full days of music – orchestra for all instruments, steel pan, and elective choices, with a final concert at the end
  • All ages 4th grade and up with at least 1 year experience on instrument
  • All instruments welcome (except piano)
  • Steel Pan requires no prior music experience
  • Open to all students whether or not they are in GCTYO
  • No audition necessary for registration
  • Learn from GCTYO Teaching Artists
  • Tiered pricing to make camp affordable for everyone
  • Financial assistance available for those who qualify

Learn more & Register

Auditions for New & Returning Students

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 – Thursday, Sep. 3, 2026

Fairfield, CT

Register today for GCTYO and join the premier youth orchestra in Connecticut! We offer more than a dozen different ensembles at all levels for young musicians from 2nd-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. Young string students will have an evaluation rather than a formal audition. Registration is required for everyone.

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