Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies

University of Minnesota’s School of Music Minneapolis, MN 55455

Performing Arts

Band

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GTCYS embodies a holistic approach to music instruction founded on excellence and personal growth in a supportive environment. By focusing on the educational process while upholding rigorous and inspiring standards of excellence, students develop lifelong musical, social, and leadership skills which help position them for success and find meaning in school and beyond.

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University of Minnesota’s School of Music Minneapolis, MN 55455

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Camp Sessions

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Name	Category	Dates	Status	Time	Age Range	Price	Description
Summer Philharmonia	Band	Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025	Past session Past dates; prices and details may have changed.	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Ages: 7-12	$405	About this session Introduces beginning violin, viola, cello, and bass players ages 7-12 to playing in an orchestra. This camp is designed for students who have been playing their instrument for at least one year. Students must be able to read music. No playing sample needed.
Summer Sinfonietta	Band	Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025	Past session Past dates; prices and details may have changed.	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Ages: 12-15	$405	About this session A full orchestra camp open to strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. This camp is best for string players ages 12-15 with at least two years playing experience, and best for woodwinds, brass, and percussion students ages 13-16 with at least two years playing experience. Playing sample video required.
Summer Symphony	Band	Jul 21 - Jul 25, 2025	Past session Past dates; prices and details may have changed.	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Ages: 15-18	$405	About this session A fulfilling and rigorous full orchestral experience for the advanced student, Summer Symphony is similar to the Philharmonic and Symphony levels in GTCYS school-year orchestras. Students will be immersed in challenging orchestral literature, striving for musical expression at the highest level. This camp is best for students ages 15-18, with exceptions for younger students playing at a very advanced level. Playing sample video required.