Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras
GCTYO is a collection of youth ensembles from Jazz to Orchestra to Percussion where children from all over the state can grow and learn as musicians. Students will audition for spots and be placed in the ensemble that best corresponds to their ability. Rehearsals are held on Saturdays in Fairfield, CT and there are 3 performance concerts per year.
Instrument loan and financial aid are available.
Interested? Find out more on their website: gctyo.org or contact the staff:
Beth Ulman – Executive Director: executivedirector@gctyo.org
Klein Theatre Arts
Klein Theatre Arts is a tuition-free instruction in music, dance, and drama to Bridgeport students in grades 7 through 12 and now runs year round. It is comprised of 3 components: an Acting Course that meets 3 days each week, the Klein Dance Company (which has made over 20 public appearances since its founding in 2016), and a Technical Production course that provides instruction in basic stage lighting, audio, and set construction. Graduates of the course receive paid internships and work at Klein events alongside our union stagehands.
Tuition Free
Interested? Find out more on their website: www.theklein.org/klein-theatre-arts/ or contact the staff:
Tonya Whitley: (800) 424-0160 x 3 or email info@theklein.org