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Kyle Henning will be onsite Sunday, January 15 from 12:00PM-3:00PM--come say hi! Rehearsals will meet at their regular time and place this weekend, but please note that due to MLK day, offices will be closed on Monday, January 16.
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Chamber Music Program
This weekend is your last chance to register for semester 2 of Chamber Music!
The program will begin Monday, February 6, 2017. All rehearsals and coachings will take place in Casa del Prado in Balboa Park on either Mondays or Thursdays.
How to Apply
Students should submit an online registration and pay tuition by Monday, January 16, 2017. Non-SDYS students will be required to send in a YouTube link of a 2-minute video of your solo. Existing chamber music groups are welcome to apply!
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Beyond the Staff
Come join SDYS for our fourth meeting of Beyond the Staff TONIGHT. Enjoy an evening of food, workshops, student performances, and social time!
Did you know SDYS works closely with program partners in communities such as Solana Beach, Chula Vista, City Heights, Southeast San Diego, UCSD, and San Marcos? Did you ever wonder how SDYS has been able to make music education accessible and affordable to reach communities across the country with a CEO who is NOT a musician?
Since 2008--through Dalouge's leadership--SDYS has been committed to realizing its vision by making music education available and accessible to all. This has extended SDYS' reach from its conservatory programs to impact school districts, music and the brain research, and ultimately, championing the cause of music education across the country.
Come meet and speak with Dalouge Smith, our President and CEO, in this episode of Beyond the Staff!
Workshop Topic:
Board and CEO's Role at SDYS
Presenters:
Dalouge Smith - President & CEO
When: Thursday, January 12
6:30pm-7:00pm Potluck
7:00pm-7:30pm Presentation/workshop
7:30pm-7:40pm Student performances
7:40pm-8:00pm Mingle/social time
Where:
Casa del Prado, Room 207, Balboa Park
Performers:
Students from semester 1 of the Chamber Music Program will be performing at tonight's meeting of Beyond the Staff.
Group 1:
Annabelle Huskey -- Violin
Max Carreon -- Viola
Group 2:
Dasha Zerboni -- Violin
Emilia Cruz -- Violin
Maria Factora -- Cello
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Semester 1 Recital
On Thursday, February 2, chamber musicians from our Community and Conservatory Programs will be performing in recital. The recital will take place at 7:00PM at the Chula Vista Public Library located at 365 F Street, Chula Visa, CA 91910. The recital is free and open to the public. Stay tuned for program details!
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November Music Educator's Concert Photos
Official SDYS ensemble photos are now available! You can peruse and purchase your child's official 2016-17 ensemble photo, and candid shots below
Candid Photos:
Large Ensemble Photos:
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
ken@kjphotography.com
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Ensemble Ambassador
Do you regularly attend SDYS rehearsals? If so, please consider becoming an Ensemble Ambassador. You will
represent your student's ensemble, acting as a patriot for SDYS at weekend rehearsals, meet new people, build relationships, and liaise with the public
Families who receive Financial Aid can fulfill their volunteer service requirements by serving as an ambassador. For more information, contact Kyle Henning at
khenning@sdys.org
, or sign up below.
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Rehearsal Update
Because of Martin Luther King day, we will be canceling rehearsal on
Monday, Jan
uary 16
. However, there will be a rehearsal for Chamber Orchestra on
Thursday, January 19
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Also, the outreach concert originally scheduled for
January 22, 2017
has been postponed. It has been moved to
Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 4pm
and will be for Wind Orchestra musicians only. Dress rehearsal and call times will be announced at a later date.
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February 12 Ovation Concert Call Times
On Sunday, February 12 Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra will perform in concert at Copley Hall. Concert attendance is required for all performing Ovation Program players.
There will be a dress rehearsals prior to the concert, and as a reminder, any musician who misses the dress rehearsal will forfeit participation in the concert. Please remember that it is an SDYS policy for all musicians to stay for the entire concert, being respectful of your conductor and fellow musicians.
Concert Time:
4:00PM
Musician Call Times:
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Chamber Orchestra
Rehearsal Call: 12:15PM
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Symphony Orchestra
Rehearsal Call: 1:15PM
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Symphony Orchestra musicians should arrive to the dress rehearsal in concert dress.
Please note that once you check in, you will stay backstage and will not be released until after the concert. We recommend you bring a light dinner/snack to have in the green room during the break. SDYS will provide drinking water to all musicians.
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February 12 Ovation Concert Dress Code
Please click
here to review the SDYS concert attire requirements for each ensemble.
Ladies, make sure your dress is long enough and that you have on black stockings/tights
We do have bow ties and tights in stock for $5 each, available at rehearsals.
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Concert Parking
The Jacobs Music Center is located on B Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. The backstage door where you will drop off and pick up your musicians is located on 8th Avenue between A and B Street.
There is no stopped parking allowed at the backstage door. Curb fronts are reserved for active loading and unloading only.
Click
here for more information on parking.
Click here for more information on driving directions.
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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 khenning@sdys.org.
SDYS applauds Ms. Ulli Reiner, conductor of our Inspiration Program's Symphonic Strings ensemble on her Grammy nomination for Music Educator of the Year for her work with Bernardo Heights Middle School and Twin Peaks Middle School music programs in the Poway Unified School District. SDYS' External Relations Director Wade Sherman is the proud father of two sons, Samuel and Zachary, who play cello in Ms. Reiner's Bernardo Heights Middle School Orchestra as well.
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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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National Symphony Orchestra
Summer Music Institute
A four-week full scholarship festival of music for young orchestral musicians ages 15-20, the NSO Summer Music Institute (SMI) includes private lessons and side-by-side orchestra rehearsals with NSO, master classes, seminars, chamber music, SMI orchestra performance, and other performances opportunities.
Deadline: Monday, January 23, 2017
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HOPE: Poetry and Music - A Chinese New Year Celebration Concert
Come and enjoy an evening of inspirational music and poetry. Performed by three well-known Chinese and Western artists, the program will include famous Chinese and Western themes, as well as new compositions.
When:
Friday, January 27 -- 7:30PM
Saturday, January 28 -- 7:30PM
Where:
The Auditorium at TSRI
10620 John J Hopkins Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
Tickets:
SDYS Students will receive a $5 discount; be sure to use discount code "CNY5OFF"!
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ENCORE Chamber Music Programs
ENCORE Chamber Music consists of two programs--String Quartet Intensive and Summer Academy. Both programs are for exceptionally talented string players. ENCORE offers a variety of scholarships, including two fellowship programs for pre-formed quartets and collaborative pianists. For more information
click here.
Scholarship Deadline: Wednesday, February 15
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Heart of a Child
The 6th Annual "Heart of a Child" benefit concert will be held the evening of Saturday, April 22, and video auditions are currently being accepted for soloists and small groups. Auditions are best submitted by YouTube, Vimeo or personal website, and more information about the concert can be found
here.
Deadline: Wednesday, March 1
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From the Top Scholarship
For more than 15 years, From the Top has celebrated and promoted outstanding young musicians through their NPR radio show and arts leadership programs. In 2005, a partnership with the Jack Ken Cooke Foundation was born, one that would help From the Top identify deserving young musicians with financial need, and offer them a scholarship that would change their lives.
Students can apply for the March 1 deadline. To learn more about applying please click here.
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ArtsBridge Summer Chamber Orchestra
Students who successfully audition into the ArtsBridge Summer Chamber Orchestra will explore both traditional and contemporary chamber orchestra repertoire conducted and led by Ben Bolter, Co-Director of the Contemporary Music Ensemble at Northwestern University Bienen School of Music.
When:
July 30--August 13
Application Deadline:
Friday, March 3
Application:
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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 January
Please click
here to see a list of arts events in Balboa Park in January.
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Sincerely,
Kyle Henning
Conservatory Program Coordinator
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