Now in its 11th season, the GPAC Youth Symphony Program is excited to explore the theme of "Marginalized Voices" this year. Throughout the semester students will seek out important voices in music that have, for a myriad of complex reasons, been either forgotten or intentionally ignored. The fall concert will include Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" and Cécile Chaminade's rarely programmed but powerfully moving ballet score, "Callirhoë.

The program consists of four groups: Mozart String Ensemble for ages 7–12, Mendelssohn String Orchestra for ages 12–16, Wind Ensemble for ages 12–18 and the GPAC Youth Symphony Orchestra for ages 14–19. Students are admitted by audition only in May and August. Because we believe that finances should not prevent a motivated and talented student from participating in our youth symphony program, GPAC provides financial aid and scholarships through the GPAC Arts Education Fund. For more information, please contact Emily Hefley at 751-7665 or emily@gpacweb.com.