The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) is the largest youth orchestra program in the country, serving more than 1300 students through its 11 school-year orchestras, camps and community initiatives. Its programs provide a musical pathway for students from across the region, ages 7-18, of all backgrounds and musical levels.
Watch as host Vernon Neal speaks to three members of GTCYS’ Symphony ensemble at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis about their instruments and experiences, as well as how GTCYS is helping shape their future.
Musicians
Hansel Pérez Carrero: violin
Ana Caridad Frómeta: violin
Amaya Fuentes Sarria: viola
Denise Hernández Rabeiro: cello
Music Excerpts
An Overture: The Mouse and Its Shadow by Luke Soneral
Prelude from Die Meistersinger by Richard Wagner
Credits
Guests: Solanite Ketema, Kyle Garay, Tom Sella
Host: Vernon Neal
Video Producer: Ariel Tilson
Video Editor: Evan Clark
Camera Operator: Evan Clark
Audio Engineer: Sean Belcher
Digital Producer: Ines Guanchez
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