2025/2026 Orchestra & Chamber Season

GRYS offers rolling admissions, so students are welcome to join throughout the year. There are 5 concert cycles during the school year:

  • Messtival Concert (9/28)

  • Spooktacular (10/28)

  • GRYSmas (12/5)

  • Symphony of Color Kickoff (3/6)

  • Symphony of Color (5/1)

While students are encouraged to participate in all concert cycles, we understand there are many competing priorities. If you choose to sit out a concert cycle, you must notify Amanda Casper at least 2 weeks before the following cycle. Students entering the program throughout the year must resume at the beginning of the concert cycle, for example: GRYSmas rehearsals begin on 11/6 and the concert cycle ends on 12/5.

The 2025/2026 program is now accepting applications! GRYS orchestra rehearsals resume on August 21st. Auditions are due by August 18th. Sign up button and program info are below.

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  • All students between the ages of 6 - 18 are eligible to join GRYS, provided they can read music. GRYS offers ensembles at all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Read more on our FAQ page.

  • All Orchestra rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at Cavender Nissan of Rockwall, located at 1700 I-30, Rockwall, TX 75087.

    • Intermediate Strings rehearsals are from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

    • Advanced Full Orchestra rehearsals are from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

    All Chamber rehearsals are held on Sundays (late afternoon) at Cavender Nissan.

    Homeschool Ensemble schedule TBA

    • August - 21, 28

    • September - 4, 11, 18, 25, 28 (Messtival Concert)

    • October - 2, 9, 16, 23, 28 (Spooktacular Concert)

    • November - 6, 13, 20

    • December - 4, 5 (GRYSmas Concert)

    • January - 15, 22, 29

    • February 5, 12, 19, 26,

    • March - 5, 6 (Symphony of Color Kickoff Concert) , 19, 26

    • April - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

    • May - 1 (Symphony of Color Concert)

  • Tuition includes:

    • Registration Fee: $25 (due upon filling out application)

    • Chamber Music Cycle: $175

    • Intermediate / Advanced Orchestra (Fall Semester Only): $325

    • Annual Tuition (2025 - 2026): $625

    A service fee is added to our website tuition pricing to cover credit card payment processing. To avoid processing fees, please pay by check, cash or via Zelle to acasper@greaterrockwallyouthsymphony.org.

    Financial Aid, including scholarships and payment plans, is available - no student will be turned away due to financial hardship. Upon completing the Sign Up form, you can fill out the financial aid form here.