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May 26 , 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 Now 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 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 do 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 & Chamber Orchestra)

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.
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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 an 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.
Concert Tickets


Tickets for the Artist and Spring Concerts are now on sale. Purchase tickets through the SDYS Portal here.

We listened to you and we now have a new on-line ticketing system. Please let us know what you think!  Contact External Relations Director Wade Sherman at wsherman@sdys.org.

Artist Series Concert - Sunday, June 5 at 7pm
Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

Adults $25, Senior/Military/Music Educator/Alumni $20, Students $10

Tickets will not be available online after 12pm on Thursday, June 2 but may be purchased at the door subject to availability. An additional fee of $10 per ticket will apply to purchases made at the door. Student tickets remain just $10.

Showcase/Inspiration Winds Concert - Sat, June 11 at 1pm
Showcase/Inspiration Orchestras Concert - Sat, June 11 at 7pm
Ovation Concert - Sun, June 12 at 4pm
Jacobs Music Center Copley Symphony Hall
750 B St, San Diego, CA 92101

Adults - $30 Downstairs or $35 Upstairs
Senior/Military/Music Educator/Alumni - $25 Downstairs or $30 Upstairs
Students - $10 downstairs or upstairs

Tickets for all Jacobs Music Center Copley Symphony Hall performances will not be available online after 12pm on June 9 but may be purchased at the door subject to availability. An additional fee of $10 per ticket will apply to purchases made at the door (student tickets remain just $10).

Special SDYS family offer for these concerts - Buy two full-priced adult tickets - Get two additional tickets free by using the Promo Code SDYSFAMILY. Limit of two free tickets per family. You must request your free tickets when ordering.
Calling All Audition Runners!

Would you like to volunteer as an audition runner for the upcoming auditions?  As an audition runner you will be asked to communicate between 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. Not to mention you will also be assisting young students with tuning their instruments as needed. Ready for the challenge?

If you are interested in helping out, please click here.
What About Memorial Weekend?
   
This upcoming weekend (05/28-29/16), there will still be normal rehearsal times.
Balboa Park Traffic Alert

Saturday, May 28
The Carousel Parking lot will be closed until about 10 am and Village Place below Old Globe Way will be closed to thru traffic all day. That is where the food trucks will be stationed.

Sunday, May 29
10:00am-6:00pm Ethnic Food Fair
Expected Attendees: 3,000
HPR/International/Pan American Lawn/Pan American Place

Saturday, June 4
6:00am-10:am Rock & Roll 5K
Expected Attendees: 3,000
Balboa Drive, 6th Ave., Juniper, El Prado, Quince on ramp, Upas

Sunday, June 5
6:00am-10:00am Rock & Roll Marathon
Expected Attendees: 30,000
Balboa Drive, 6th Ave., Juniper, El Prado, Quince on ramp, Upas/Park Blvd/Pershing Road/ Jacaranda
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 khenning@sdys.org.

Good work Max Tao ! For the opportunity of performing movement 3 of Mozart's piano Sonata in F Major K. 332 "Allegro assai" at the 3rd Annual June Spotlight Concerts and Recognition Awards. Not to mention, he was selected to participate in this concert as the 1st place winner for the South California Mozart Youth Festival Piano 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. 

San Diego Bass Fest 

San Diego State University will be hosting the first annual San Diego Bass Fest!  This intense and informative festival aims to educate and bring together the bass community of San Diego. There will be internationally renowned bassist and educators there providing one-on-one instruction to students of all levels.  More information can be found here

Festival Dates: June 23-26
Registration Deadline: June 1
Cost: $350
International Music Sessions

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 info@imusicsessions.org or 631-405-0166.

Festival Dates:  June 27-July 1
Cost: $1000
Apply HERE
Summer Music in Tuscany
The small town of Sarteano can be your home base for two weeks of music and Italian living. Make new friends, perform in beautiful venues, and take time to enjoy the many delights of Tuscany. Daily rehearsals, coaching and private lessons are augmented with basic Italian language and culture classes, a master class and a final performance each week. More information regarding Summer Music in Tuscany can be found here.

Dates:  July 1 - 16
Deadline:  May 30
 
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  May

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