Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra
Founded in 1997, Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra (GSYO) is under the direction of Dr. Gregory Pritchard. Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra provides young, advanced level instrumentalists in the Gwinnett area the opportunity to supplement and enhance their music education through opportunities to learn symphonic literature and high quality orchestral and ensemble training. Membership is by audition or teacher recommendation and is open to all middle school and high school string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays at Discovery High School from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. GSYO presents three concerts per season and performs at Discovery High School Theater and Infinite Energy Theater. Interested youth musicians may inquire about membership throughout the year based on chair availability.
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Gregory Pritchard, Youth Orchestra Director
Wes Sarginson from NBC News Atlanta noted that Gregory Pritchard “brings a sense of humor with his baton” and K.S. Morrison from the Macon Telegraph called Pritchard “well-grounded in the art of orchestral conducting” with an interpretive sense that is “tasteful and innovative.”
Gregory Pritchard currently serves as Music Director and Co-Conductor of the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra. He has been a member of the conducting staff since 2010, performing with Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Orchestra and Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra. He has also served as Music Director of the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre since 2023. Prior to his current posts, he served as the Music Director of the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra (GA) for five seasons.
Gregory Pritchard currently serves as Music Director and Co-Conductor of the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra. He has been a member of the conducting staff since 2010, performing with Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Orchestra and Gwinnett Symphony Youth Orchestra. He has also served as Music Director of the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre since 2023. Prior to his current posts, he served as the Music Director of the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra (GA) for five seasons.