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No SUNDAY Rehearsals
As a reminder, there are no rehearsals this Sunday, April 23 due to Earth Fair. Practice hard, and see you on Sunday, April 30!
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Welcome Aurora!
We have a new production assistant, Aurora Ilog, beginning at rehearsals this weekend. Aurora is a graduate of Whittier College and majored in music business. She has interned at both the LA Philharmonic and Pasadena Symphony and Pops in their marketing and development departments. Aurora is a vocalist, and we are glad to have her on our team. Please help us welcome her to SDYS!
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Register to Audition Now
Online registration for the 2017-18 season is now open! This is your chance to show the results of your hard work all season long.
Register and audition to make more music next year, and challenge yourself to advance even further at SDYS!
Current students, click now on My SDYS Portal to register through the Parent Portal.
Audition Dates
Auditions will be held in early to mid June. All currently enrolled musicians--
including marching band students--must audition in June.
The deadline to register is Monday, May 22 at 12 NOON. Audition assignments will be emailed out to families on Friday, May 26.
If you are traveling in the summer, we recommend you plan your trip for after the audition.
More information
Please see a list of Frequently Asked Questions here.
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Inspiration & Showcase Audition Workshop and Seminar
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Meetings with the Maestro
Seminars for Success
Join Music Director Maestro Edmons for an informal information session. Learn about SDYS' resources, and ideas for how to plan your journey through Conservatory programs.
Saturday, May 13
Showcase Workshop:
12:45PM-1:05PM
**Rehearsal for Sinfonia will end at 12:45PM on 5/13.
Sunday, May 14
Inspiration Workshop:
2:45PM-3:15PM
**Rehearsals for Debut String, Debut Winds, and Symphonic Strings will end at 2:45PM on 5/14.
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Share & Snack!
Students, we need your help to spread the word. Share SDYS social media posts, and get free rehearsal snack vouchers.
We need your help to spread the word that SDYS Conservatory Program Registration is now open.
It's easy:
1. Using your own social media
account
like or follow us on:
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Instagram - sdyouthsymphony
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Twitter - @SDYS_
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Facebook - sdyouthsymphony
2. Watch for our audition-themed posts and share on your OWN account (not anyone else's).
3. Come to rehearsal, show your account page with the shared post on your mobile device to a production assistant, and get a snack voucher!
4. One share is all it takes each week: one snack voucher per student, per rehearsal weekend.
Thanks for helping!
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Open House
Invite your friends and music teachers to join SDYS for our Open House on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30. Your friends may sit in your ensemble, meet the conductor, and learn about joining SDYS.
NEW STUDENTS:
Experience how it feels to sit in the orchestra and feel the buzz of our weekend rehearsals.
NEW PARENTS:
Get details on how to register for auditions, need-based aid, and information about programs that SDYS offers.
MUSIC TEACHERS:
Learn about the quality ensemble programs that SDYS can provide your students to enhance their learning.
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Volunteer Opportunity at Open House
Looking for a way to volunteer? Do you love connecting with new people and would like to represent SDYS to potential new students and families?
We are looking for parent volunteers to help welcome student/parent guests who are considering joining SDYS at our Open House on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30.
Parents who sign up will welcome visitors, record their contact information on a sign up sheet that will be provided to you, guide them into our rehearsal rooms, and answer any questions or direct them to our staff. Generally, we are asking you to help make our guests feel welcome!
This volunteer opportunity is worth 1 service per hour of volunteering (or any portion of an hour). For example, if you volunteer 1.5 hours, it is worth 2 volunteer services. Thank you for your consideration!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kyle Henning at
khenning@sdys.org.
Saturday, April 29
8:30am-11:00am, 10am-12:30pm, 11:30am-2:00pm, 1:00pm-3:30pm, 2:30pm-5pm, 4pm-7pm
Sunday, April 30 (Bilingual English/Spanish preferred)
1:00pm-3:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm
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Concert Times and Call Information
We are quickly approaching the end of year concert on Saturday, June 10 at Copley Symphony Hall. Please see below for your ensemble's specific concert time, and general call information. More specific call times will be released closer to the event.
1:00PM Concert Featuring (morning dress rehearsals for all ensembles):
Overture Winds, Concert Winds, Wind Symphony
7:00PM Concert Featuring (afternoon dress rehearsals for all ensembles):
Overture Strings, Symphonic Strings, Concert Orchestra, and Sinfonia
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Graduating Seniors!
If you are graduating from SDYS this year, please let us know your plans for the future. We're proud of your accomplishments and excited to hear about the next phase of your life, and we would like to honor you as part of the June concert.
Please send a
great head-shot of yourself, along with the name of the
college or university you'll be attending next year, if applicable, to Communications Coordinator Anji Taylor, at
ataylor@sdys.org.
The deadline is Friday, May 5.
Thank you, and congratulations!
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Adjusted Rehearsal Schedule
On Saturday, May 6, we will host our annual Encore! fundraising event here in Casa del Prado. The event will take place from 5 pm to 9 pm, and will conflict with some of our regular rehearsal times.
Below is the adjusted rehearsal schedule. Please note, these are start times for rehearsals. All students must be present 15 minutes before rehearsal begins to be ready and warmed up.
Room 207
Wind Symphony: 8:45am - 10:35 am
Sinfonia: 10:45am - 12:35 pm
Concert Orchestra: 12:40pm - 2:30pm
Ovation Ensembles: 2:40 pm - 4:30 pm
Room 205
Wind Orchestra: 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Concert Winds: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ovation Evening Schedule
Ovation Ensembles report to warm-up room: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Room 102
SO side-by-side with patrons performance: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm, Room 207
(Any Symphony Orchestra musicians that are not in Chamber Strings or Wind Orchestra will be released at 6:15pm)
Chamber Strings and Wind Orchestra performances 7:40pm - 9pm, Stage
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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.
Congratulations to Daniel Nieberg for his acceptance into the High School Music Composition Summer Program with Interlochen Center for the Arts! This six-week composition program will provide Daniel with private composition lessons twice a week, and give Daniel a plethora of educational experiences. Kudos to Daniel!
Congratulations to Ella Young who was a San Diego Voice of the Arts winner t
his year!
As a winner, Ella will receive a subscription package for three operas with the San Diego Opera, and special behind-the-scenes opportunities. You can read Ella's award winning essay here. Kudos to Ella!
Congratulations to Petunia Rizo who is also a San Diego Voice of the Arts winner this year! As a winner, Petunia will receive a subscription package for three operas with the San Diego Opera, and special behind-the-scenes opportunities. You can read Petunia's award winning essay here. Kudos to Petunia!
Congratulations to Gabriella Grasso for her acceptance into the summer Trumpet
Workshop with the Oberlin College and Conservatory. The 10-day session offers daily master classes, private lessons, performance classes, and recitals. This summer Gabriella will study with Oberlin College and Conservatory's Associate Professor of Trumpet Roy Poper. Kudos to Gabriella!
Congratulations to Christine Kim who has been accepted to the Music Teachers' Association of California Young Artist Guild Program. As an accepted student Christine will be granted membership in the Guild for five years. During this five-year tenure, she will be offered semi-professional paid performance opportunities through MTAC branch-sponsored concerts. Christine's first upcoming performance is at the State MTAC Convention YAG recital on June 30. Kudos to Christine!
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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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Gustavo Romero and Massimo Somenzi: A Concert
San Diego Native Gustavo Romero joins pianist Massimo Somenzi from the Venice Conservatory to present a concert of Schubert works featuring piano sonatas and music for four hands.
Using promo code "GUSTAVO" SDYS students will receive 1/2 off "member tickets"!
Date:
Friday, April 21
Time:
6:00PM
Location:
Mingei International Museum. 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
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Helen B. Goodlin Scholarship Competition
Goodlin Scholarship Competition is open to pianists, organists, and instrumentalists who reside in San Diego County. The purpose of our competition is to honor outstanding San Diego County music students.
Deadline: Saturday,
April 22
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Philadelphia Music Camp & Festival
The Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF) offers student musicians from around the word the unique opportunity of spending up to four weeks immersed in music education and performance training with members of the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra.
SDYS students receive an automatic $200 discount! To apply, enter source code "DCSS200" at check-out.
Deadline: Sunday, April 30
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The Walden School
The Walden School Young Musicians Program provides a creative summer experience for musically inclined students ages 9 to 18. Part school, part camp, and part festival, the program convenes each summer for five weeks in Dublin, NH. Through rigorous and innovative daily instruction, students hone their musical and creative skills within a supportive community of like-minded peers and mentors.
Deadline: Monday, May 8
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2017 Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls
Girls Rock Camps help girls build self-esteem and find their voices through unique programming that combines music education and performance; empowerment and social justice workshops; positive role models, and collaboration and leadership skill building.
Camp Dates:
July 24 - July 29, 2017
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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 April
Please click
here to see a list of arts events in Balboa Park in April.
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Sincerely,
Kyle Henning
Conservatory Program Coordinator
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