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June 9, 2016
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Green: All Balboa Park Programs information
Purple: Inspiration Program & Debut Classes
Red: Showcase Program
Blue: Ovation Program
Yellow: Kudos
White: General information

All Balboa Park Programs Information
June Registration is Closed, BUT August Auditions Available Now!
Our June registration is now closed. August registration is available for new students only. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 25 2016 by 12 noon. Please encourage your friends to click here to register for August auditions.
End of Year Concert - Saturday, June 11 & Sunday, June 12
 


Saturday, June11, and Sunday, June 12
The Jacobs Music Center
750 B Street San Diego, CA 92101 

The final Showcase and Inspiration concerts will be on Saturday, June 11. Participation at the concert is required. There will be dress rehearsals prior to the concert. As a reminder, any musician who misses the dress rehearsal will forfeit participation in that concert. Please remember it is an SDYS policy for all musicians to stay for the entire concert, being respectful of your conductors and your fellow musicians.

Concert Attire

Concert attire is required for the concert. All students should arrive to the dress rehearsal in concert attire. Please click HERE to review the SDYS concert attire requirements for each ensemble. Ladies, make sure your dress is long enough and that you have on black stockings/tights! We have bow ties and tights in stock for $5 each, available at rehearsals.

Concert Times
  • 1:00pm, Saturday, June 11 - Showcase/Inspiration Winds Concert
  • 7:00pm, Saturday, June 11 - Showcase/Inspiration Orchestras Concert 
  • 4:00pm, Sunday, June 12 - Ovation Concert (Symphony Orchestra)
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Call Times Saturday, June 11

Wind Symphony Rehearsal Call: 9:00am
Rehearsal Release: 10:10am
Concert Call: 12:00pm 

Concert Winds Rehearsal Call: 9:45am
Rehearsal Release: 10:45am
Concert Call: 12:15pm 

Overture Winds Rehearsal Call: 10:30am
Rehearsal Release: 11:30am
Concert Call: 12:30pm

Sinfonia Rehearsal Call: 3:15pm
Rehearsal Release: 4:15pm
Concert Call: 5:45pm  

Concert Orchestra Rehearsal Call: 3:45pm
Rehearsal Release: 4:40
Concert Call: 6:00pm 

Symphonic Strings Rehearsal Call: 4:15pm
Rehearsal Release: 5:05pm
Concert Call: 6:15pm 

Overture Strings Rehearsal Call: 4:45pm
Rehearsal Release: 5:30pm
Concert Call: 6:30pm 

Please check in with an SDYS staff member on 8th ave entrance to The Jacobs Music Center. 
PLEASE NOTE:  Students and their instruments are not allowed to remain in The Jacobs Music Center building between rehearsal release and concert call times.  Parents are responsible for picking students up at the rehearsal release time and check in their student again at the concert call time.  There will be NO SDYS staff supervision between rehearsal release and concert call.
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Call Times Sunday, June 12

Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Call: 12:45pm
Concert Time: 4:00pm

Symphony Orchestra musicians only:
  • Symphony Orchestra musicians should arrive to the dress rehearsal in concert dress.
  • Please note that once you check in, you will stay backstage and will not be released until after the concert. We recommend you bring a light dinner/snack to have in the green room during the break. SDYS will provide drinking water to all musicians.
Parking, Drop Off and Pick Up

The Jacobs Music Center is located on B Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. The backstage door where you will drop off and pick up your musicians is located on 8th Avenue between A and B Street.

There is no stopped parking allowed at the backstage door. Curb fronts are reserved for active loading and unloading only. Since this concert will be on Saturday and Sunday, please plan to arrive early and allow extra time for parking.

Click here for more information on parking.

Click here for more information on driving directions.
Calling All Audition Runners!

Ovation students, would you like to volunteer as an audition runner for the upcoming auditions?  As an audition runner you will be asked to communicate with conductors, administrative staff and students to make sure each person is ready for when they are called from the warm-up room to their audition time. You will also be assisting young students with tuning their instruments as needed. Ready for the challenge?

Parents, you are welcome to sign-up; we appreciate any an all assistance!  If you are interested in helping out, please click  here
Inspiration Program & Debut Classes
Showcase Program
Ovation Program
Kudos
Share Your Good News!


Parents, teachers and musicians: share your exciting news about substantial musical achievements! We'll post them in the weekly update to inspire others. 

Please submit your recent music-related accomplishments by email to Conservatory Program Coordinator, Kyle Henning at [email protected].

Congratulations to Daniel Rim who recently won 1st place in the 2016 ASTA-SD Solo Competition.

Congratulation to Nathan Rim who was an honorable mention in the 2016 ASTA-SD Competition. 
General Information, Events, and Opportunities

The events listed below are for information only.  
They are not sponsored or evaluated by SDYS, and they do not have a connection with SDYS.  
Musicians should not exceed the maximum permitted absences 
for participation in competitions, camps, or honor groups. 

International Music Sessions

International Music Sessions is a premiere music camp for students grades 2-12.  All instruments study with world-class faculty artists.  IMS has graciously offered 2 SDYS students FULL SCHOLARSHIP!  Act fast to take advantage of this amazing opportunity.  Enrollment is limited, so please apply today using the information below.  For inquiries, please contact [email protected] or 631-405-0166.

Festival Dates:  June 27-July 1
Cost: $1000
Apply HERE
Balboa Park Explorer

Purchase the Balboa Park Explorer through the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory, and a percentage goes towards our work to "make music education accessible and affordable for all!"

One day, multi-day, and annual pass options are available.

For more information and to purchase your Balboa Park Explorer now, click here!

Exhibits & Performances in Balboa Park for  June

Please click here to see a  list of arts events  in Balboa Park for June.