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Audition Edition Tonight
Showcase and
Inspiration musicians, join us for the audition edition of Beyond the Staff tonight, 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:
Julia Haymaker - Sinfonia
Naohiro Nadahara - Symphonic Strings
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Happy Mother's Day
To all of the hard working mothers out there, SDYS wishes you a happy Mother's Day! As a reminder, there are
still rehearsals this Sunday, May 14. Mothers, come and relax with an afternoon of rehearsals and enjoy the greatest gift of all--music.
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Senior Send-Off
Our Saturday evening event has been moved to the individual rehearsals. All seniors who attend rehearsals this Saturday will be honored!
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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 so that all students can attend this informational workshop.
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 so that all students can attend this informational workshop.
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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 next weel.
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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Register to Audition
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! 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 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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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 khenning@sdys.org.
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 Nadahara 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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Traffic Alert
Every week SDYS will post Balboa Park events that exceed 1,000 people so you can plan your travel accordingly.
Saturday, May 13 & Sunday, May 14
BP Pow Wow
10:00AM-6:00PM
Expected Attendees: 1,100
Park Blvd. & Presidents Way Lawn |
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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 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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