Because of the ongoing pandemic, Grand Rapids Youth Symphony leaders have cancelled plans to hold two annual events: The GRYS Piano Concerto Competition for area young musicians The 200-Minute Practice Challenge for area middle school students We look forward to … Continued
Students between the ages of 12 and 21 who are interested in joining the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony and Classical Orchestra are invited to audition for our 2020-2021 season. Auditions will follow an altered process this year because of coronavirus … Continued
Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra announces the cancellation of its annual Spring Concert, scheduled for May 3, 2020, over concerns related to the coronavirus. The decision follows guidance from our parent organization, the Grand Rapids Symphony, which has … Continued
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Skip Gates Concerto Competition! The Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra held the annual competition on March 2, 2020, for members of both groups. The winners are as follows: CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA First … Continued
Our thanks to all who participated in the 2019-2020 Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Piano Concerto Competition. We are pleased to announce this year’s winners: 1st PlaceLydia Seaver Lydia Seaver is a home-schooled high school senior from Muskegon, Michigan. She studies … Continued
In the first concert of their 60th anniversary season, the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Arts and Worship — located on the … Continued
The Grand Rapids Youth Symphony will accompany the winners of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Concerto Competition on May 10 in Kalamazoo. The concert is the culmination of the District and State Solo and Ensemble Festivals, administered by the Michigan … Continued
The Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra held the annual Skip Gates Concerto Competition on Monday, March 4, for members of both groups. The first-place winner from each group will perform with their ensemble at the spring concert: 3 … Continued
The Grand Rapids Youth Symphony thanks all who participated in the 2018-2019 GRYS Piano Competition. We are pleased to announce this year’s winners: 1st PlaceHope Chun – Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1Hope will perform this piece with the GRYS at … Continued
The 2018-19 season will begin with an all-day retreat on September 8. Music for the first concert has been emailed to members by our Conductor, John Varineau so you can begin practicing. Passwords will be emailed to members in the last … Continued