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June 23, 2016
In This Issue
August Registration
New Season Info
2016-2017 Rehearsal Schedule
Kudos
General Info & Other Events
Quick Links

  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 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.


Now that you've finished your audition to the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory's 2016-2017 season.  Here's what happens next:

  • On Friday, July 1 ensemble placements and financial aid notifications will be available.  Families will be notified via email. Please do not contact the office regarding your placement before you receive the email. If you decide not to accept the offer of placement in SDYS, please contact Conservatory Program Coordinator, Kyle Henning at [email protected] to let him know.  Placement decisions are final and cannot be changed.

  • On Monday, August 1 tuition is due in order for us to hold your placement in SDYS. The payment options will be outlined in the placement email. If you do not pay tuition by August 1, you will need to pay a $20 late fee in addition to tuition.  Please carefully read the appropriate 2016-2017 Musicians' Handbook before paying tuition and make sure you understand the attendance policy.  Tuition is non-refundable after September 1, 2016.

  • If you are placed in the Ovation Program and/or if you are assigned a leadership position in Ovation or Showcase, please turn in your Commitment Form.

o   Principals and Assistant Principals in Sinfonia - Due Monday, July 11
o   Principals in Wind Symphony - Due Monday, July 11
o   Principal and Assistant Principals in the Ovation Program - Due Monday, July 11
o   All other Ovation Program musicians - Due Monday, August 1

  • On Saturday, August 27 musicians and their families, new and returning, are invited to "Season's First Downbeat."  This is a family orientation to meet the conductors and administrative staff. You do not need to bring your instrument. SDYS "Weekly Update" emails sent on Thursdays will have more information.  Please make sure you add SDYS on your contact list to ensure our emails our not listed as "spam".

  • On Saturday, September 10 seating rosters will be available at the first rehearsals for the Ovation and Showcase Programs.  The Inspiration Program starts on Sunday, September 11.  Please be early for the rehearsal to get your music, and bring a sharpened pencil with an eraser to this rehearsal (and to all other rehearsals!).

We look forward to another great season of making music.            
2016-2017 Rehearsal Schedule

Debut Classes
Rehearsals will be held on Sundays.
Debut Strings Class - 1:00 to 3:00pm (1:00-1:45pm Principles of Music)
Debut Winds Class - 1:00 to 3:00pm (1:00-1:45pm Principles of Music)
Principles of Music - 1:00 to 1:45pm

Inspiration Program
Rehearsals will be held on Sundays.
Symphonic Strings -1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Overture Winds - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Overture Strings - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Showcase Program
Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays.
Wind Symphony - 8:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Sinfonia -10:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Concert Orchestra - 1:00 to 3:15 p.m.
Concert Winds - 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Ovation Program
Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays.  Occasional, additional rehearsals are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays.  Please check the Season Calendar for more information.
Wind Orchestra - 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra - 3:15 to 6:00 p.m.
Chamber Orchestra - 6:10 to 7:30 p.m.

Rehearsals will start on September 10 and 11, 2016.
Ovation Program begins Thursday, September 8 (Symphony Orchestra Strings Only)
Please check the Season Calendar in your program's Musicians' Handbook
for the specific dates.  Musicians' Handbooks are available at www.sdys.org.
Rehearsals are held in the
Casa del Prado building in Balboa Park,
1650 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101.
Our rehearsals are open to the public.  Please visit us!

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].
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. 

Band  at the  Beach

Band at the  Beach and  Beach Orchestra Music Camp is a one-week music camp for musicians from over 27 schools throughout San Diego County.  The camp runs from August 1-5, and San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory families will receive 20% off the tuition for the week. The deadline to register is Saturday, July 2.  

Questions? Information for  Band at the  Beach registration can be found  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.
Sincerely,

Kyle Henning
Conservatory Program Coordinator
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory