Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies
The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) is a group of youth orchestras in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Founded in 1972, GTCYS has served over 16,000 musicians and put on more than 500 concerts. The top orchestra has also traveled on 12 national and international tours. GTCYS currently features 6 orchestras for young musicians any age through high school.
GTCYS is a youth orchestra program based in Minneapolis that draws over 500 students from eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. It is directed by Amir Kats who also conducts the top orchestra.
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