Now in our 53rd season, the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS, pronounced git-seez) opens doors to music and provides a pathway for students of all ages, backgrounds, and musical levels. Committed to both excellence and access, our educational programs break down barriers, inspiring students to excel musically and build lifelong skills which serve them in school and beyond. GTCYS serves more than 1,300 students ages 7-18 through our Harmony strings instruction program, Launch Lessons, Pathway Musicians program, 11 school-year orchestras, and summer camps. Welcome to our audition platform!
Auditions
Publicly listed, upcoming and recent
2025-26 December Auditions
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| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Oct 10, 2025 12:00 am |
| Closed: |
Dec 2, 2025
11:59 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |
Philharmonic Seating Auditions
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Oct 20, 2025 10:00 am |
| Closed: |
Nov 5, 2025
5:00 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |
Symphony Seating Auditions
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Oct 20, 2025 10:00 am |
| Closed: |
Nov 4, 2025
5:00 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |
Concertino West Seating Auditions
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Sep 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
| Closed: |
Oct 28, 2025
5:00 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |
Concertino East Seating Auditions
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Oct 9, 2025 12:00 am |
| Closed: |
Oct 24, 2025
5:00 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |
Camerata Vivace Seating Auditions
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Sep 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
| Closed: |
Oct 24, 2025
5:00 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |
Concert Orchestra Seating Auditions
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Sep 29, 2025 12:00 am |
| Closed: |
Oct 22, 2025
10:00 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |
Camerata Con Brio Orchestra Seating Auditions
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Sep 29, 2025 4:00 pm |
| Closed: |
Oct 22, 2025
5:00 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |
GTCYS 2025-26 August Auditions
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Jul 8, 2025 10:00 am |
| Closed: |
Aug 7, 2025
11:59 pm
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| Results: | Date is Not Set |