In this email:

• Spring Orchestras Concert video now on YouTube
• Announcing FALL OPEN SPOTS AUDITION
• Congratulations accepted students!
• +Pictures from the Spring Orchestras Concert

SPRING ORCHESTRAS CONCERT VIDEO

Now Available!

• View the concert video on our YouTube Channel:
• https://youtu.be/LCv9SEFuC7w
• The concert featured our Seniors, Prelude, Intermezzo, Philharmonic and The Young Artist Orchestra.
• Conducted by Kathy Robinson, Elizabeth Conrad and Patrick Murch, Charis Burger and Neil Casey.

Missed the Spring Audition?

There's still an opportunity to take part in GCYO for the 2026-2027 season. Announcing Fall Open Spots Auditions on August 17 at the Fine Arts Center. We are accepting audition registrations until space is full.

• Register now using this google form: FALL OPEN CHAIRS AUDITION

Congratulations to Accepted Students!

Congratulations for being accepted into a GCYO ensemble for the 2026-2027 Season! You should be proud, and proud of "surviving" your audition. We have an exciting year planned. Its a privilege take part in the program. The conductors are excited to see you in August for the orientation and the start of regular rehearsals. Here are your next steps:

• Officially register for your ensemble and pay tuition if paying with credit card here (passcodes were sent with the acceptance email): https://gcyo.jumbula.com/
• Deadline to register is August 10, but don't wait!
• See what's next at our season calendar: https://gcyo.jumbula.com/calendar
• Orientation is August 22 (Philharmonic and YAO) and August 23 (Prelude and Intermezzo)

GCYO is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant

Marie Pearce who has served GCYO for the past 2 years was accepted with full scholarship to the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University to study the harp. Please give her your best wishes. The administrative assistant works closely with the Executive Director, students, families and conductors. This is a good opportunity for a candidate who wants to learn about the operations of an arts non-profit. Please see the job description below. We will begin reviewing applications after May 11. To re-iterate, this is a part-time, contract position without benefits etc.

• Administrative Assistant Description HERE

Thank you South Carolina Arts Commission and Metropolitan Arts Council for supporting GCYO

Your grants support the musical education of hundreds of students from Greenville.

You can support our music education programs by giving a donation.

 Donors become special friends of GCYO and are acknowledged at all of our concerts. Join one of our circles today. The Friends Circle starts with any amount up to $100.

How do I give?

• A check to Greenville County Youth Orchestras,102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609. Attention: GCYO
• Donate online: https://gcyo.net/support/
• GCYO's EIN is 57-0809098

Thanks for your support and we hope to see you at an upcoming concert,

David Kiser

Executive Director

david.kiser@gcyo.net

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