Details

Area Middle and High School-age musicians (students in grades 5 through 12) who are not currently GRYS&CO members are invited to participate in the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony’s 200-Minute Practice Challenge each winter (November, December, January, and February).

By practicing their instrument for at least 200 minutes a week and documenting their time, a student earns a free ticket to the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra concert in February. Maximum four weeks/four free tickets per student.

What are the prizes? For each practice sheet turned in (up to four!) a student will receive:

• One ticket to the winter Grand Rapids Youth Symphony & Classical Orchestra Concert.

• One entry into a drawing for a grand prize at the concert (must be present to win).

• The first 100 participants to check in at the concert will receive a goody bag with some fun items.

• Teachers of participating students are entered into a drawing for a gift certificate.

How to participate

• Submit your practice records via the form when the challenge begins November 1, 2026

• Submission deadline: February 14, 2027

For more information, contact the GRYS&CO Manager at mroesler@grsymphony.org.