August Audition Placement notifications were sent out on Tuesday, August 14. If you did not receive a placement email please contact
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Seasons's First Downbeat
Family Orientation
Saturday, August 25, 2018
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Join us this
Saturday, August 25
for an opportunity to meet with our artistic faculty, administrative staff, board of directors, and other families prior to the first day of rehearsal. All are welcome.
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Showcase Ensembles
(Wind Symphony, Sinfonia, Concert Orchestra and Concert Winds)
9:30am
- Check in at 1650 El Prado #207A (where you checked in for auditions)
10:00am
- Orientation for Showcase Families
11:30am
- Downbeat ends
Inspiration Ensembles
(Symphonic Strings, Overture Strings, Overture Winds,
Debut Strings, Debut Winds and Beginning Strings)
12:00pm
- Check in at 1650 El Prado #207A (where you checked in for auditions)
12:30pm
- Orientation in Room 207
2:00pm
- Downbeat ends
Ovation Level
Ovation musicians will have a separate orientation with Mr. Edmons
announced at a later date.
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Season's First Downbeat
Volunteers
Saturday, August 25
We are looking for several parent volunteers to help with this year's Season's First Downbeat. As a parent volunteer, you will be assisting SDYS with guest check-in or event set-up/tear-down at the Season's First Downbeat orientation event on Saturday August 25!
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First Day of Rehearsals Volunteers
Saturday, September 8
Sunday, September 9
We are looking for several parent volunteers to help check-in students during our first rehearsal weekend, September 8-9, 2018! The first day of rehearsals is a special day as all students arrive ahead of time to check-in individually and receive a welcome packet.
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Are you looking for someone to carpool with to rehearsals?
Sign up here and your information will be added to the carpool roster. The roster will be emailed to all the registrants at the end of the day on: Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
Deadline to sign up is
NOON on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
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Carson Kemp Memorial Scholarship Recipient
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Congratulations to Amanda Martin
as the recipient of the Carson Kemp Memorial Scholarship this year!
In the spring of 2007, the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory family lost violinist Carson Kemp. She was a vibrant and social sixteen year-old who excelled in music, academics, and sports. She shared her beautiful smile with everyone and displayed her musical talents as a member of San Diego Youth Symphony and the Philharmonia. Carson also served as the concertmaster for the University City High School orchestra.
In Carson’s memory, her mother Andrea Schwartz, established the Carson Kemp Memorial Fund to provide an annual scholarship support to a student in the Youth Symphony who mirrors Carson’s range of interests and outgoing personality. Carson’s mother and San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory wish to thank everyone who helped establish this scholarship.
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2018-19 T-Shirt Design Contest
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Are you artistic and creative?
Submit your artwork for a chance to be featured on the back of our
2018-19 SDYS T-Shirt!
SDYS invites our students to get creative and design the 2018-19 SDYS T-shirt. Your artwork could be featured on the back of this season’s shirts and hoodies, worn by your friends, family, and fans! The competition is open to students from all ensembles. Finalists will be determined based on originality and creativity, relevance of the design for SDYS, relevance to the range of musicians and ensembles at SDYS, and clarity of design. Contest opens Saturday, August 25!
For submission guidelines and details on the selection process, please
click here
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Last Year's Winner: Nina Bonaventure
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We post lots of great information about SDYS activities, programs and more on our Facebook page. Follow us there for SDYS insights, videos, upcoming event posts and more.
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We are accepting wind and string instruments that will all be going to conservatory and community
students that need them. You can drop them off Monday - Friday during regular business hours, or
on the weekends during rehearsals.
We have an immediate need for trombones!
For any questions regarding instrument donations please email
Charlie Perkes
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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, Brenna Casey at
bcasey@sdys.org
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General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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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Every week SDYS will post Balboa Park events that exceed 1,000 people so you can plan your travel accordingly.
Balboa Park 4 Miler
September 1, 2018
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Events and closures on Balboa Drive, Juniper Drive, and Marston Loop
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YoungArts' National Arts Competition
Now accepting applications
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YoungArts is now accepting applications for its 2018 national arts competition, which offers students up to $10,000 in cash awards, mentorship and professional support, and opportunities to take master classes taught by accomplished artists. U.S. student artists, ages 15-18, working in a wide-range of disciplines - including dance, theatre, visual arts and writing, among others - are eligible to apply.
Deadline to apply is Oct. 12, 2018.
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NYO - U Mini Masterclasses
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Welcome to NYO-U! Written and produced by members of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) and NYO2, this free online video series is perfect to share with students who are looking for ways to take their playing to the next level.
Topics include:
- Mental practicing tips
- Dealing with musical injuries
- Mastering fast passages
- Conquering stage fright
What topics do you think would be particularly helpful for your students? Send your ideas to
info@weillmusicinstitute.org
. We would love to hear from you!
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Sincerely,
Brenna Casey
Conservatory Program Coordinator
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Financial support provided by the City of San Diego.
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