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All Balboa Park Programs Information
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Invite your friends to audition in August
Do you have friends who might like to join SDYS? If so, invite them to register for an August audition. Brass musicians are strongly encouraged! The deadline to register is Monday, July 25, 2016 by 12 noon. Click
here to sign up.
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Now that you've finished your audition to the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory's 2016-2017 season. Here's what happens next:
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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.
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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.
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
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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!
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International Youth Symphony
SDYS and Rotary District 5340 International Youth Exchange celebrate the 12th annual International Youth Symphony in Balboa Park. 22 international musicians from 12 countries will join 18 SDYS students to create a unique orchestra, comprised of talented student musicians led by SDYS Music Director Jeff Edmons. Two weeks of rehearsals and a variety of recitals and concerts will be shared with the community.
This year's performances include an outdoor concert as part of the Twilight in the Park in Spreckels Organ Pavilion, a Classical Concert at the Center Theater at California Center for the Arts in Escondido, and a performance at LJMS' summerfest.
Tuesday, July 26 at 6:15pm - Free
International Youth Symphony
Spreckels Organ Pavillion, Balboa Park
Saturday, July 30 at 7pm
International Youth Symphony
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Adult $25 | Discount* $20 | Child/Student $10
*includes Seniors, Military, Music Educators and SDYS Alumni.
Tickets for this performance will not be available online after 12pm on July 28 but may be purchased at the door subject to availability. An additional fee may apply to purchases made at the door.
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Inspiration Program & Debut Classes
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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].
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General Information, Events, and Opportunities
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Exhibits & Performances in Balboa Park for
July
Please click here to see a
list of arts events
in Balboa Park for July.
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Sincerely,
Kyle Henning
Conservatory Program Coordinator
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
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