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SDYS Winter Break
December 15 - December 30
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SDYS is officially on holiday break! Please note, there are
no rehearsals
for the remainder of December. Rehearsals will resume on
Saturday, January 5, and Sunday, January 6.
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SDYS offices are still closed.
We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, January 2.
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A Message from the Music Director
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I would like to congratulate all of our Inspiration, Showcase and Ovation musicians on their outstanding achievements this year. I want to wish all students and families a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to wonderful rehearsals together again when we start the New Year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Edmons
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Music Theory Program
Dear Showcase and Ovation Students,
Calling all creatives! I am excited to invite you on a journey in musical composition. This January we will be offering a new class that explores what it means to create music, in every aspect. This course will blend music theory with contemporary elements, exploring musical structure, composition and other topics related to the production and performance of a musical work. You can expect to work individually and collaboratively to analyze contemporary and historical music trends, discover diverse genres and then apply these skills to create and compose your own original works.
If you are someone who really enjoys
film soundtracks, songwriting, diverse genre
s of music, and/or are just curious about the bigger picture of composition, then this class is for you! My path has been a unique one, traversing between the classical and contemporary worlds, from horn concertos to rock ballads, I have had some very interesting, diverse and powerful experiences in our broad music world and look forward to sharing my knowledge with you and helping you to hone your skills in authoring your own compositions.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Best Wishes,
Jessica Swift
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Open to all Showcase and Ovation students.
To register and find out more information please click the button below.
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SDYS Mentor Program
Deadline Extended!
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Are you looking for a way to share your musical abilities, teaching skills, and meet fellow SDYS students? Students in
Ovation, Sinfonia, and Wind Symphony
can now apply to mentor in one of our many orchestras!
By enrolling, you can make new friends and get to know fellow musicians from SDYS by teaching together as a team of people. By becoming a mentor, you will be able to work with other Conservatory Program ensembles on the weekend.
Mentors will be able to:
- Help teach and tune instruments
- Model within an ensemble
- Assist in leading sections on teaching bowings, fingerings, and instrument technique
- Learn about becoming a music educator
- Fulfill high school volunteer hours
- Be recognized as a student mentor at year-end concert programs and receive an SDYS Certificate of Recognition upon completion
- Gain teaching experience as a mentor group
- Receive free SDYS concert tickets
Click
here
for more information.
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Registration Deadline:
Thursday, January 3, 2019 5:00pm
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If you have any technical difficulties or have any questions regarding the photography, please contact the photographer Ken Jacques directly at
ken@kjphotography.com
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We apologize in advance if your musician was not included in candid shots as the photos were taken at random for our marketing use.
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Official SDYS Veteran's Concert photos are now available! You can peruse and purchase any of the candid shots taken from the weekend.
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Ensemble Photos Available
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Official SDYS Ensemble Photos are now available! Please use the following link to share with family and friends, and send to your favorite photo printing service.
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SDYS' Community Opus Project is starting a new Percussion Ensemble led by Mr. Ruben Hernandez! This ensemble is open to Aventura, Alegria, and Festejo musicians and Conservatory Percussionists (of all levels).
Percussion Ensemble will meet
Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:00 pm at Montgomery Elementary School in Chula Vista.
Rehearsals will start on January 30.
If your musician is interested in joining the Percussion Ensemble, please complete this
form
by
Friday, January 4
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Space is limited and acceptances in the program will be released January 11th. Musicians accepted into the program will need to complete a paper registration and $25 materials fee.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Aurora Ilog at ailog@sdys.org or (619)233-3232 ext.119.
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Registration Now Open for ChIMES Winter Classes!
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Calling all families with young children! ChIMES music classes, for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers, are full of singing, movement, dancing, hands-on instrument play, and lots of fun!
Classes take place at
9:45 am and 10:45 am on Friday AND Saturday mornings in Balboa Park,
starting January 18 and 19. Discounted price for SDYS Conservatory families!
ChIMES, Childhood Introduction to Music Education, with Smiles! (formerly Baby and Me Music, BAMM) is an SDYS program that highlights one of the most integral phases of child growth and development: the period of growth that takes place from birth to age 5.
More Information.
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Looking for ChIMES Guest Performers!
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Would you like to be a guest performer for young children ages 0-5 and their caregivers? SDYS is seeking Conservatory musicians to be featured on a Friday or Saturday morning ChIMES music class in Balboa Park. Play a short piece of music of your choice, as well as a classic kid favorite: Twinkle Twinkle, Mary Had a Little Lamb, etc.
Guest performers needed from
10:00 am-11:30 am
on these dates:
- FRIDAYS: Jan. 18, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1
- SATURDAYS: Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2, March 9
This is a fun experience that also counts for community service hours!
Click
here
for more information or contact
chimes@sdys.org
for more details and to sign up for the opportunity
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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 violas and trombones!
For any questions regarding instrument donations please email
Charlie Perkes
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With the holiday season around the corner, consider using Amazon Smile to help use your holiday cents wisely!
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to SDYS whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.com. AmazonSmile is the
same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
How to participate:
1. Use this
link
to be taken to the Amazon Smile page.
2. You'll be asked to select "San Diego Youth Symphony" as your chosen charity.
3. Shop from
smile.amazon.com
, and 0.5% of your purchase will be donated back to SDYS!
Thank you for helping us make music education accessible and affordable for all!
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Share your exciting news about substantial musical achievements. We'll post them in the weekly update to inspire others!
Kate Chasin
(Cello, Sinfonia) auditioned for the All District High School Honor Orchestra and was placed as the Principal Cellist. She was also invited to join the University of the Pacific Music Conservatory in Stockton to play Mahler's 6th Symphony in January. Kudos Kate!
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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From the Top
Seeking Local Talent
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NPR’s
From the Top
is seeking local talent for a live show recording presented by La Jolla Music Society on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at The Baker-Baum Concert Hall in The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. For more information click
here
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Application Deadline: January 7, 2019
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SeaChange Brass Benefit Concert
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Seachange Brass is having a benefit concert to support instrumental music education in San Diego schools.
This newly formed brass ensemble, will be performing a wide variety of music - everything from Bach to Bebop.
January 13, Sunday at 6PM
1036 Solana Beach, CA 92075
Purchase advance online tickets,
here
, or purchase at the door.
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92Y School of Music
Winds and Brass Concerto Competition
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First Prize
: Performance with the 92Y School of Music Orchestra, $500 cash prize
Second Prize:
$250 cash prize and solo recital with piano
Third Prize:
$150 cash prize and solo recital with piano
Video submissions for preliminary round due
January 28, 2019
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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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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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Sincerely,
Brenna Casey
Conservatory Program Coordinator
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Financial support provided by the City of San Diego.
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