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July 4th
Our main office will be closed this Monday and Tuesday for the holiday. Enjoy the weekend!
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Goodbye, Kyle!
Today is our last day with Kyle Henning, Conservatory Program Coordinator. He is moving to New Jersey
We thank him for his service to SDYS families and wish him the best in his new adventures. We will miss him!
Kyle will be unable to reply to your emails after today. To reach the office, please email [email protected].
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Post Audition Information
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What Next?
Now that you've finished your audition for the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory's 2017-2018 season, here's what happens next:
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Tomorrow, June 30, ensemble placements and financial aid notifications will be available. Families will be notified via email.
Please do not contact the office regarding your placement before you receive the email. If you decide not to accept the offer of placement in SDYS, please email [email protected]
. Placement decisions are final and cannot be changed.
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On Tuesday, August 1 tuition is due in order for us to hold your placement in SDYS. The payment options will be outlined in the placement email. If you do not pay tuition by August 1, you will need to pay a $20 late fee in addition to tuition. Please carefully read the appropriate 2017-2018 Musicians' Handbook before paying tuition and make sure you understand the attendance policy. Tuition is non-refundable after September 1, 2017.
- Principals and Assistant Principals in Sinfonia, Wind Symphony, and the Ovation Program: Due Tuesday, July 11
- All other Ovation Program musicians: Due Tuesday, August 1
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On Saturday, August 26 musicians and their families, new and returning, are invited to "Season's First Downbeat." This is a family orientation to meet the conductors and administrative staff. You do not need to bring your instrument. SDYS "Weekly Update" emails sent on Thursdays will have more information. Please make sure you add SDYS on your contact list to ensure our emails are not listed as "spam."
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On Saturday, September 9 seating rosters will be available at the first rehearsals for the Ovation and Showcase Programs. Seating placement for Concert Winds will be determined during the season. The Inspiration Program starts on Sunday, September 10. Please arrive 45 minutes early before the rehearsal to get your music, and bring a sharpened pencil with an eraser to this rehearsal (and to all other rehearsals!).
We look forward to another great season of making music.
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June Auditions Have Closed, BUT August Auditions are Available Now!
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August Registration is Open
Our June registration is now closed. August registration is available for
new students only. Do you have any friends who are looking to be a part of SDYS and make music? Please encourage your friends to register at
www.sdys.org.auditions. The deadline to register is Monday, July 24 at 12 NOON.
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Expressive Arts Camp
SDYS is joining forces with National Comedy Theater and the David's Harp Foundation to offer a 5-day arts summer camp,
July 10-14
for high school-aged students. Sign up for chamber music, music production, photography, or improv comedy and join a small group of like-minded teens ready to dive deeper into the arts.
When:
Monday, July 10th - Friday, July 14th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: David's Harp Foundation
705 16th St, San Diego, CA 92101
Culminating Performance:
Friday night at
6:00 p.m.
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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 Elena Gonzalez who received an Artistic Achievement award for instrumental music at her middle school graduation. Kudos to Elena!
Congratulations to Jack Grenda for being named "Outstanding Seventh Grade Musician of the Year" for his middle school. Kudos to Jack!
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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.
There are no traffic alerts this weekend!
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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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Teen Film Boot Camp
Students will write, produce, direct and edit a short narrative film under the guidance of professional media artists. On the final day of
camp
, students will premiere their film on the big screen at the Digital Gym Cinema.
Camp Dates:
Session 2:
June 26-30
Session 3:
July 10-14
Session 4:
July 17-21
Session 5:
July 24-28
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Summer Brass Workshop
The summer Brass Workshop provides student and adult brass players the opportunity to learn from professional musicians in master class, sectional coaching, ensemble, and individual and group performance setting. Ensembles will range from large brass ensemble, brass quintets, brass trios, trumpet, horn, trombone, and low brass ensembles. Private lessons are also available during the mornings (7/10-7/14) for an additional fee.
Dates:
July 10 - 14, 2017
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Drum Major Camp
Drum Major Camp is for students looking to further their drum major skills for spinning, field conducting, and leadership. The staff includes some of the world's most accomplished instructors, adjudicators, and clinicians. Students will have the opportunity to conduct their own peers in a real ensemble setting.
Dates:
July 20 - 23, 2017
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Band at the Beach
Band at the Beach is a week long camp for students in grades 7-12 with two full years of school and/or private instruction. SDYS woodwind and brass students will receive a 20% discount for Band at the Beach Music Camp!
Dates:
July 24-28
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Patrick Henry High School
String Camp 2017
Come join the Patrick Henry High School String Orchestra's cluster camp, where your student will have the opportunity to play with elementary, middle, and high school students from other schools, receive professional instruction from string coaches, and perform in the PHAME performing arts center on the PHHS campus. Grade 5 to 9 violin, viola, cell or or string bass players
Dates: July 25-July 28
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Bravo! International Music Academy
Bravo! International Music Academy is a two-week, education intensive music camp for outstanding young string and piano students from around the world.
Dates:
August 2 - 15, 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 June
Please click
here to see a list of arts events in Balboa Park in June.
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Sincerely,
Kyle Henning
Conservatory Program Coordinator
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