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Staff On Site this Weekend
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Max, Production Coordinator will be on site this weekend.
Come say hi!
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Beyond the Staff
Private Teacher Edition
Come join SDYS for our first meeting of Beyond the Staff. Enjoy an evening of food, workshops, student performances, and social time!
In this episode of Beyond the Staff, come meet and speak with Mr. Anthony Kim, Overture Strings and Debut Strings Conductor and Julie Tweeten, SDYS Parent. They will be discussing what goes into selecting a private teacher and what the benefits are of your student taking private lessons.
How to Select a Private Teacher
Presenters:
Mr. Anthony Kim - SDYS Conductor
Julie Tweeten - Parent Speaker
When: Sunday, January 21, 2018
5:30pm-5:50pm Potluck
5:50pm-6:40pm Presentation/workshop
6:40pm-6:50pm Student performances
6:50pm-7:00pm Mingle/social time
Where:
Casa del Prado, Room 207, Balboa Park
Performers:
Opus Violin Choir
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Winter Ovation Concert Tickets
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SDYS Concert Tickets Now Available!
- All 2017-18 season concerts are on sale through our website at www.sdys.org or by clicking:
- Tickets for the Winter Ovation Concert will be on sale through SDYS until 12 noon on Thursday, February 1st. After 12 noon on February 1st you can purchase tickets at the Jacobs Music Center Box Office at 619-235-0804. Jacobs Music Center will charge $5 more per ticket. Student/child tickets will remain the same price at $10. Free tickets will not be available after February 1st at 12 noon.
- Special Offer: Purchase (2 or more) Adult tickets, and receive 2 (or more) free tickets, no limit! Free tickets must be requested at the time of ticket purchase. To reserve your free tickets on line, please use the promo code SDYSFAMILY. Free tickets will NOT be offered through Jacobs Music Center Box Office.
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Official SDYS Music Educator's Concert photos are now available! You can peruse and purchase any of the candid shots taken below:
We apologize in advance if your musician was not included in candid
shots as the photos were taken at random for our marketing use.
If you have any technical difficulties or have any questions regarding the photography, please contact the photographer Ken Jacques directly at [email protected].
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2017 Ovation Concert CDs are now available!
The 2017 Ovation Concert CD is here! This year's concert CD features two discs of live recordings from our most advanced orchestras throughout 2017. Get yours today in the SDYS webstore. CDs available for a $20 donation.
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SDYS T-shirts and Hoodies
T-shirt and hoodies orders will be placed monthly. Please check sizes and measurements very carefully before ordering as t-shirts and hoodies cannot be returned or exchanged.
The first deadline for orders is January 16th. Items will be available for pickup beginning January 31st. Orders can be picked up at SDYS office during normal business hours, or at student rehearsals
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Order Deadline
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Delivery Date
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January 16
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January 31
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February 13
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February 28
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March 13
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March 28
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April 10
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April 25
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May 15
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May 30 (in time for final rehearsals)
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Do you have an extra musical instrument lying around that you no longer use?
Why not donate
it to SDYS?
We are accepting wind and string instruments that will all be going to conservatory and community students that need them. You can drop them off Monday - Friday during regular business hours, or on the weekends during rehearsals.
For any questions regarding instrument donations please email
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Share your exciting news about substantial musical achievements.
We'll post them in the weekly update to inspire others.
Eric Park (Wind Symphony and Sinfornia) made the Southern California Junior High School Honor Band and All State Concert Band for 2018.
Kudos to Eric!
Please submit your recent music-related accomplishments by email to
[email protected].
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General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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The events listed below are for information only.
They are not sponsored or evaluated by, and do not have a connection with SDYS.
Musicians are not allowed to exceed the maximum permitted absences according to the Musician's Handbook
by participating in any events listed below.
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International Music Sessions
A premiere summer program that celebrates cultural exchange through music.
Study with world class artists and meet musicians from all over the world!
Welcoming students grades 4-12: all orchestral instruments, piano, guitar & voice
At least 2 years of prior private instruction required. Last year, several SDYS students applied and thoroughly enjoyed their experience!
IMS classes include: Private lessons, Chamber Music, Yoga, Improvisation, Rhythm, and much more.
IMS Tuition: $1000
UCSD Room & Board fee: $700 (optional)
Audition Requirements: 2 contrasting works
June 24-30 at St. James By The Sea Episcopal Church, La Jolla
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National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute
Every summer, approximately 60 students (ages 15-20) from all over the United States, as well as a number of other countries, meet in Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center to attend the National Symphony Orchestra's
Summer Music Institute (SMI). The program is designed to expose and prepare students for a 21st century music career while giving them direct access to NSO musicians through private lessons, coachings, side-by-side rehearsals and more!
Each student accepted into the program attends on scholarship, which includes housing, lessons, and local transportation; sometimes provided by WC/NSO, during their stay. Round-trip transportation to and from Washington, DC is not included. Additionally, a stipend for cost of food during the institute is not provided.
To Apply:
SMI Application Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
(Program dates: July 2-30, 2018)
Click
here
for more information.
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San Diego Rotary District 5340
Instrumental Music Competition
High School Age Musicians
$2,500 Scholarship Grand Prize
Rotary Club Contest in January 2018
Regional Contest in February 2018
Final in March 2018
To view competition rules and application please
click here.
Contact your local Rotary Club for information
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San Diego Foundation's Common Scholarship
Through the San Diego Foundation
Community Scholarship Program, San Diego County students can receive the financial assistance they need to pursue their educational goals. As the largest private non-university scholarship provider in the county, the Community Scholarship Program operates more than 160 funds and awarded in excess of $2.7 million to more than 900 students last year alone.
Other San Diego Foundation Scholarships include opportunities for aspiring teachers, active military residents and women in science and technology, among many others. We also encourage students to seek out
Local Scholarships exclusively offered through other regional organizations. By providing students with financial support to further their education, together, we help launch bright careers and grow a vibrant region.
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 2 p.m. (PST)
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Student Voices Campaign
The Student Voices Campaign is an annual statewide creative video competition for students (grades 7-12) to make their voices heard! This year, we're asking students like you to show why the arts matter and ask your school board to adopt the official declaration of
Student Rights to Arts Learning.
Make your voice heard!
HERE'S HOW.
Deadline to enter: March 1, 2018
First, second, and third place winning videos will be selected and recognized at a special event in the Bay Area in Spring 2018, where they will be screened in front of a statewide audience!
Click Here for more information!
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Traffic Alerts
Every week SDYS will post Balboa Park events that exceed 1,000 people so you can plan your travel accordingly.
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Exhibits & Performances
in Balboa Park for January
Please click
here to see a list of arts events in Balboa Park in January.
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Sincerely,
Brenna Casey
Conservatory Program Coordinator
Financial support provided by the City of San Diego
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