GGP Details

The Season

The GGP season coincides with the school year calendar kicking off on August 30th, 2011 and concluding in May.

Orientation

Orientation and Placement Auditions for the 2011-2012 Season take place from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30 at San Francisco’s School of the Arts.

Rehearsal Locations, Days, and Times

Orchestra rehearsals and performances are held at School of the Arts, 555 Portola Drive, unless otherwise noted. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays after school. Classes begin at 4:00 p.m.

Orchestra concerts are held three times a year on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Chamber Ensemble Concerts are held on Sunday afternoons four times a year. See the season schedule for details.

Fees

Please see the GGP Registration Form 2011-2012 for current fees.

Scholarships

All students receive a partial scholarship, as tuition does not cover the full price of participation. Students may apply for additional aid in the form of scholarships based on:

• Financial need
• Orchestral need

Download the GGP Scholarship Form.

Parent Participation

Parent participation helps keep fees low. Each family agrees to complete 20 hours per year in volunteer work. Sign-ups occur at the Orientation Meeting. Parents who prefer to contribute money instead of labor may do so at the rate of $250 per year.

Jobs include helping with receptions, setting up chairs for rehearsals and performances, hosting chamber groups, typing, etc. To find out how you can use your talents and energy to help the GGP, please contact Lou Fong-Wang, Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@ggph.org or Marion Sarkki, Volunteer Co-coordinator.

Uniforms

Concert Dress for all orchestra members is: GGP sweatshirt, white shirt with collar, black pants or skirt. The Camerata Orchestra wears all black.

Resources for Parents & Musicians

The GGP provides resources for parents & musicians, including tips for practicing, instrument care, sources for instruments, accessories, and sheet music.