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Register to Audition Now
Register now to re-audition for the nations 6th oldest youth symphony! This is your chance to show conductors 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!
Registration Fee Increase
As a reminder, the registration fee increases from $40 to $50
tomorrow, May 5.
Current students, click on the My SDYS Portal to register now through the Parent Portal and save $10 before tomorrow!
Audition Dates
Auditions will be held in early to mid June. All currently enrolled musicians--
including marching band students--must audition in June in order to be enrolled in the 17-18 season.
The deadline to register is Monday, May 22 at 12 NOON.
Audition assignments will be emailed 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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Adjusted Rehearsal Schedule
This 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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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
[email protected].
The deadline is tomorrow, May 5.
Thank you, and congratulations!
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Senior Send-Off
Save the Date
SDYS will honor graduating seniors at all levels (Inspiration, Showcase, and Ovation) at a Senior Send-Off on Saturday, May 13 from 7:30PM-8:30PM. Families/students must RSVP, in advance, to the email sent out earlier this week. The cost to attend is free!
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Audition Edition
Showcase and
Inspiration musicians, join us for the audition edition of Beyond the Staff on
Thursday, May 11. At this workshop, you will see live demonstrations of an actual SDYS audition performed by some of our students! Showcase conductor, Juan Palacios, will lead the audition process and be able to answer any questions you may have.
Workshop Topic:
Presenters:
Juan Palacios and SDYS Students
When: Thursday, May 11
6:30pm-7:00pm Potluck
7:00pm-7:30pm Presentation/workshop
7:30pm-8:00pm Q&A
Where:
Casa del Prado, Room 207, Balboa Park
Performers:
TBD
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Ovation Workshop
At this informative session, Mr. Edmons will share an overview of the Ovation Program and answer questions about auditions, performance opportunities, leadership opportunities, and other topics related to the SDYS Ovation Program.
Saturday, May 13
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1:00PM-1:30PM - Room 205
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Meetings with the Maestro
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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Concert Times
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. 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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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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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].
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!
Congratulations to Morgan Leach on her acceptance into the Summer String Academy at the Jacobs School of Music. As a Summer String Academy student, Morgan will participate in two private lessons weekly, chamber music, master classes, and performances. This summer intensive offers students a varied program under the direction of the outstanding faculty at one of the nation's top music schools. Kudos to Morgan!
Kudos to Nao Nadhara for his appointment as the principal cellist of the California Music Educators Association Middle school honor Orchestra! Nao performed in concert this past Saturday at the Shiley Theatre at the University of San Diego. Kudos to Nao!
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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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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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San Diego Bass Fest
The Second Annual
San
Diego
Bass
Fest is an intense, informative, and exploratory 5-day double
bass workshop, presented by the SDSU Community Music School, that will take place
June 21-25, 2017 at the School for Music and Dance at
San
Diego State University, California. The
San
Diego
Bass
Fest aims to energize and unite the
bass community in
San
Diego, and will include internationally renowned bassists and educators to provide personal one-on-one and group instruction to students of all levels and all ages. Program will include private lessons, group technique classes, solo master classes, jazz master classes and technique,
bass orchestra, recitals, and more! Guest clinicians may include Mark Dresser, Andrés Martín, PJ Cinque, Justin Grinnell, Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, Sayuri Yamamoto, Jory Herman, and more.
Cost: $500
Early Bird Discount: Register and pay by March 31, 2017 to receive a 10% discount.
Registration Deadline:
June 1, 2017
When:
June 21-25
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Eastern U.S. Music Camp
The Eastern U.S. Music Camp, conducted on the beautiful Colgate University campus in central New York State is designed to provide opportunities and enrichment in all areas of music for youth aged 10-18. Each student is able to design their own schedule, participate in several groups and on more than one instrument and/or voice, all for one fee. Supervised sports, recreational and social activities are also an integral part of the summer. The total experience is rewarding musically and socially.
Camp Dates:
June 25-July 22
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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 May
Please click
here to see a list of arts events in Balboa Park in May.
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Sincerely,
Kyle Henning
Conservatory Program Coordinator
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