Read about the on-goings at SDYS
. Family Night, Concerto Competitions, Chamber Music, Musical Artstops, and more!
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Student IDs
Last weekend we handed out student ID cards. Please email Conservatory Program Assistant Cecilia Vega at
[email protected] if you did not receive your card.
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Remind Text Message Service
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Sign Up for Text Notifications from SDYS!
**Please note, there was no Debut Winds Class available last week. It is now available. Please see below for the Remind code.**
SDYS students and families now have the option to receive important ensemble-specific updates via text to their phone. Notifications will only be sent for important updates or changes, e.g., rehearsal cancellation, concert times, etc. To opt in, text "@" followed by your ensemble code to 81010.
For example, if you are an Overture Strings student, and you would like to receive text notifications from SDYS, you would send the message "@overturest" to 81010.
If you experience any problems opting in, please contact Kyle Henning at [email protected].
CHOOSE YOUR ENSEMBLE CODE FROM THIS LIST:
Debut Classes
Principles of Music
:
princmusic
Debut Strings
:
debuts45
Overture Winds:
overturew
Overture Strings:
overturest
Symphonic Strings
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symstring4
Showcase Program
Concert Orchestra:
conorch45
Concert Winds
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conwinds45
Wind Symphony
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windsy45
Sinfonia
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sinfonia45
Ovation Program
Wind Orchestra
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windorch45
Symphony Orchestra
:
symorch45
Chamber Orchestra
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chamber45
Saxophone Ensemble
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saxensembl
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Chamber Music Opportunity
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Chamber Music Program
Want to learn a different style of ensemble playing in a small group setting?
Chamber music is an excellent opportunity to enhance your musical abilities, improve performance confidence, and develop interpersonal skills.
SDYS' Chamber Music program is open to all current SDYS students and their friends who have had at least one year of experience on an orchestra or band instrument and can sight read music well. Invite your friends!
Rehearsals
Program will begin Monday, October 10. All rehearsals and coachings will take place in Balboa Park.
* Option 1: Coachings will take place on Monday evenings from 6pm-9pm, 1 hour per session.
* Option 2: Coachings will take place on Thursday evenings from 6pm-9pm, 1 hour per session.
Concert Performance
All groups will be required to perform at the Chamber Music recital on Monday, January 30, or Thursday, February 3.
Tuition & Fees
* Current SDYS Showcase and Inspiration Program Students - $200 (10-Week Session)
* Non-SDYS students - $300
* Tuition can be paid by check to SDYS or cash at the SDYS office. Tuition is due at the time of application.
How to apply
Students should submit an online application and pay tuition by Monday, September 26. Non-SDYS students will be required to send in a YouTube link of a 2 minute video of their solo. Existing chamber music groups are welcome to apply.
Please sign-up here if you're interested!
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Theory Program
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Learn the basic building blocks of music by enrolling in the SDYS Music Theory Program!
Fundamental and Intermediate Music Theory will allow students to identify and explore music elements such as harmonic and melodic intervals, triad and chordal structures, and major/minor key relationships in music they hear in pop, classical, jazz, and other kinds of music in everyday life.
Students who complete Fundamental and Intermediate theory classes or pass the placement exam will be eligible to enroll in the Advanced Music Theory class.
In the Advanced Theory class, students will begin to learn advanced music theory concepts such as melody harmonization, figured bass, SATB four-part writing, and beginning composition. Select Advanced Theory class students will also have the opportunity to become an SDYS Teaching Assistant for the Fundamental and Intermediate Theory classes.
Tuition:
$200 for 10 sessions (Fundamental and Intermediate);
$250 for 10 sessions (Advanced)
Placement Exams:
All new students in the SDYS Theory Program are required to take a placement exam, available at
http://goo.gl/Pm97vl
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Musical Artstops at San Diego Museum of Art
In collaboration with the San Diego Museum of
Art (SDMA), students in Sinfonia, Wind Symphony, or Ovation Program are eligible to apply for
Musical
ArtStops.
Students will have the opportunity to present a 15-minute performance centering around works of
art at SDMA. SDYS and SDMA staff members will provide training for students.
Training will include an overview of content of the
music as it relates to the artwork as well as etiquette while engaging a group of museum visitors. Training sessions are available on the following dates:
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 1:00PM
Saturday, December 10, 2016
- 1:00PM
Saturday, March 4, 2017
- 1:00PM
Musical
ArtStops will take place on the following Sundays:
Sunday, October 9, 2016
Sunday, November 13, 2016 - Sinfonia and Wind Symphony Only
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Sunday, January 29, 2017 - Sinfonia and Wind Symphony Only
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Sunday, June 4, 2017
How do I apply?
Monday, September 19, 2016 by 5pm.
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SDYS Concerto Competitions
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SDYS Concerto Competitions
SDYS offers an annual
concerto
competition in both the Showcase and Ovation programs to further students' opportunities at the highest level. Winners perform their solos accompanied by their respective orchestra or wind ensemble.
A limited number of candidates from the preliminary round will be selected to advance to a public performance. During this final round, students
compete for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with a full orchestra/wind ensemble at an SDYS concert during the 16-17 season. Students also
compete to win a monetary award to be used to further their musical education.
Applications will be available early September at
www.sdys.org.
Showcase
Competition
Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 23, 2016
Location:
University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave .
Location subject to change.
Final Round: Friday, November 4, 2016
Location:
University Christian Church,
3900 Cleveland Ave .
Location subject to change.
Ovation
Competition
Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Location:
University Christian Church,
3900 Cleveland Ave .
Location subject to change.
Final Round: Friday, October 28, 2016
Location:
University Christian Church,
3900 Cleveland Ave .
Location subject to change.
Showcase Concerto Competition
Eligibility
Showcase Program students in Wind Symphony and Sinfonia in good standing with SDYS are eligible to apply for the Showcase
Concerto
Competition. Showcase students may enter competition on their SDYS primary instrument.
Repertoire
Please see the eligible repertoire lists for the Showcase
Concerto
Competition here:
Showcase Concerto Competition Sign-Up
Ovation Concerto Competition
Eligibility
Ovation Program students in good standing with SDYS are eligible to apply for the Ovation
Concerto
Competition. Ovation or The Music Institute students may enter competition on either their primary instrument or piano, but not both.
Repertoire
One movement of a
concerto is to be selected. Non-
concerto works are not permitted for use in the Ovation
Concerto
Competition. Students must play the same movement from a concerto for the preliminary and for the final round. If selected, the winner performs the entire concerto for the orchestra performance.
Repertoire is open for the Ovation
Concerto
Competition but must be approved by SDYS upon receipt of application due to copyright and rental availability of music from the publishers.
Ovation Concerto Competition Sign-Up
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Amazon Smile :)
Smile and support San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory!
Do you shop online? Even a little? Use your cents wisely with Amazon Smile.
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to SDYS whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.com.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
How to participate:
1. Use this
link to be taken to the Amazon Smile page.
2. You'll be asked to select "San Diego Youth Symphony" as your chosen charity
3. Shop away from smile.amazon.com, and 0.5% of your purchase will be donated back to SDYS!
Thank you for helping us make music education accessible and affordable for all!
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Inspiration and Showcase Programs
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Inspiration and Showcase Concert DVDs
June 11, 2016
The June Inspiration and Showcase concerts were recorded and are now available for purchase.
WalkerVision Interarts
P. O. Box 22533
San Diego, California 92192
Phone: (858) 458-9038; Fax: (858) 458-9104
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Inspiration and Showcase Concert Confirmation
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The Inspiration and Showcase Concerts have been confirmed for the following:
Sunday, November 20
Sunday, March 12
Saturday, June 10
Specific timing will be emailed out closer to each concert date.
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Showcase & Ovation Programs
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Showcase Leadership Announcement
We are pleased to announce this year's leadership students in the Showcase Program! Congratulations to everyone on their accomplishment.
Principal Musicians:
Adrian Chang, Principal Double Bass
Nicholas Chin, Principal Violin
Sara Maxman, Principal Violin
Megan Peng, Principal Viola
Assistant Principal Musicians:
Kate Ng, Assistant Principal
Eliana Petreikis, Assistant Prinicipal
Cherie Um, Assistant Principal
Maxwell Yao, Assistant Principal
Ovation Leadership Announcement
We are pleased to announce this year's leadership students in the Ovation Program! Congratulations to everyone on their accomplishment.
Principal Musicians:
Minjoon Choi, Principal Trumpet
Christian Gonzales, Principal Violin
Ilana Hirschfeld, The Maurice Kawashima Associate Concertmistress Chair
Ivy Huang Principal, Clarinet
Yeawon Hwang, The Jeffrey Dan Sollender Co-Concertmistress Chair
MaxJiang, The Inge Manes Principal Bassoon Chair
Christine Kim, Principal Flute
Christine Kwon, Principal Oboe
Paul Maxwell, Principal Cello
David Meinen, Principal Percussion
William Mrdjenovich, Principal Double Bass
Daniel Rim, The Jeffrey Dan Sollender Co-Concertmaster Chair
Nathan Rim, Principal Viola
Assistant Principal Musicians:
Chae Yoon Baek, Assistant Principal Clarinet
Caroline Barker, Assistant Principal Cello
Madelynn Bolin, Assistant Principal Cello
Lauryn Chan, Assistant Principal Oboe
Craig Chen, Assistant Principal Violin
Russell Chiang, Assistant Prinipcal Cello
Natalie Chin, Assistant Principal Violin
Elizabeth Guanuna, Assistant Principal Violin
Henry Helmuth, Assistant Principal Cello
Robin Kong, Assistant Principal Flute
Jonathan Kuo, Assistant Principal Violin
Song Lee, Assistant Principal Violin
Frank Lee, Assistant Principal Violin
Sofia Llacer Chamberlain, Assistant Principal Violin
Abigail Mcrea, Assistant Principal Viola
Ryan Park, Assistant Principal Violin
Emily Pilkington, Assistant Principal Viola
Judy Qin, Assistant Principal Violin
Lucy Ren, Assistant Principal Oboe
Altana Schweitzer, Assistant Principal Violin
Daniel Sun, Assistant Principal Cello
Christopher Yang, Assistant Principal Viola
Stephen Yang, Assistant Principal Cello
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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, 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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Traffic Alert!
Every week SDYS will post Balboa Park events that exceed 1,000 people so you can plan your travel accordingly.
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6:00AM-10:30AM
Expected Attendees: 10,000
6th Ave/Cabrillo Bridge/Pan American Road/President's Way/Park Blvd/163 North/Robinson Avenue/Balboa Drive
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College Presentations
Interested in majoring in music? Come and participate in a panel discussion with the admissions deans at Juilliard, Ithaca College, and Eastman to learn about careers in
music and how to choose and apply to a school, audition, navigate the financial aid process, and more! The discussion will be held on Monday, September 19 right here in the park.
Following the panel discussion, there will be an opportunity to talk with each representative and learn about each school. Students, parents, and teachers are invited.
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YoungArts Foundation Invites Applications for 2017
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T
he National YoungArts Foundation is accepting applications for its 2017 Prize cycle. YoungArts provides emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12) with opportunities to work with renowned mentors, access to significant
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scholarships, national recognition, and other opportunities. Support is offered in ten artistic disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, design, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. The application deadline is October 14. Learn more
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2017 International Young Artists Competition - Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion.
S
tarted in 1959, the Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition celebrates the talent of outstanding young musicians. Held annually, this one-day
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competition--originally a contest meant to give local students their first experience at public performance--has evolved into a gathering of international musicians competing for substantial cash awards.
The deadline to apply is October 31. For all competition info, please click
here
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"The President's Own" United States Marine Band, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce its annual concerto competition for high school musicians. The winner will appear as a guest soloist with the U.S. Marine Band and receive a $2,500 cash prize from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The runner up will receive a $500 cash prize.
The final round of the competition will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at John Philip Sousa Band Hall at the Marine Barracks Annex in southeast Washington, D.C. The final round is presented as a recital and is open to the public. The winner will perform in concert with the Marine Band at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2017 in the Washington, D.C. area.
The deadline to apply is November 15, 2016. For all competition info, please click
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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 September
Please click
here to see a list of arts events in Balboa Park in September.
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Sincerely,
Kyle Henning
Conservatory Program Coordinator
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