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
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
Grand Rapids Youth Symphony will perform at the 50th Festival of the Arts in downtown Grand Rapids on Friday, June 7. The group will perform at 2:45 p.m. on the Calder Stage. Learn more about the annual festival here: https://festivalgr.org/
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
WKTV has posted a recording of the October 28th concert online. You can view or download it here.
Great Memories! Group photos are available for purchase online this year for each orchestra; please use the link below. You will need to enter your email address to access the photos. No password is required. https://sarahjanephotography.shootproof.com/gallery/GRYSGRCO/ If you have a questions or concerns, … Continued
IT IS TIME TO ORDER YOUR SEASON TICKETS AND BECOME A PATRON ORDER TICKETS HERE The Youth Symphony and Classical Orchestra will perform in three concerts this season: October 28 in the DeVos Center for Arts and Worship at Grand … 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