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
| Dates | |
| America/Chicago Time | |
| Open: | Oct 10, 2025 12:00 am |
| Closed: |
Dec 2, 2025
11:59 pm
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| Results: | Date 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 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 Not Set |