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May 19 , 2016
In This Issue
New Season Registration
Kudos
General Info & Other Events
Quick Links
Open Registration
Open Registration

  Color Key for Weekly Update 

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 Auditions Are 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.
Chamber Music Recital May 24

On Tuesday, May 24, students from the Music Institute and SDYS Ovation Program will perform in chamber groups at the Mingei International Museum.  Come support your musicians at this concert.

Date & Time:  Tuesday, May 24 7:00pm-8:30pm 
Location:  Mingei Internation Museum, Balboa Park
Cost: Adult $10 - Student/Child Free -  More Info Here
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 [email protected].

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.
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 Christine Kim who will be performing Flute Concerto in D, K.314 by W.A. Mozart with the Mira Costa College Symphony Orchestra as the winner of the 2016 MTAC Competition. Performances will be on May 21 and 22.  For more information please click here.

Excited for  Bruno Bello 's acceptance into the Sphinx Program!

Congratulations to Song Lee who will be performing Violin Concerto No 1 by Nicolo Paganini with the Mira Costa College Symphony Orchestra as the winner of the 2016 MTAC Competition. Performances will be on May 21 and 22. Ms. Lee also won the 2016 VOCE State 
Final Competition for intermediate strings.

Congratulations to Yeawon (Erica) Hwang, for attending Helen B. Goodlin Scolarship Competition with the Youth Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, and winning 1st place in Senior Instrumental Division.

Way to go Minji Kim! For attending Helen B. Goodlin Scolarship Competition on May 14 and winning 3rd place in Junior Instrumental Division. 
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
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.
Sincerely,

Kyle Henning
Conservatory Program Coordinator
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory