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SDYS Open Day
This Sunday
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On
Sunday, April 29
Inspiration and Debut
students are encouraged to bring a friend to their rehearsals!
Your friends may sit in your ensemble, meet the conductor, and learn about joining SDYS. We will have an
information booth
set up to answer any questions and
raffle prizes
including:
- Balboa Park Explorer passes
- Zoo tickets for the family
- Natural History Museum tickets
- MOPA tickets
- SDYS Gear
- San Diego Symphony tickets
- Dinner at The Rose
- Handmade embroidered gifts
- Activities with conductors (i.e. surfing, rock climbing, hiking)
- and much, much more!
Raffle winners will be announced early next week!
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Chamber Orchestra
A letter from Mr. Edmons
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Dear Chamber Orchestra Musicians and Families,
I hope that you are all doing well.
I am writing to you with a reminder that we will have our special required Chamber Orchestra rehearsal for our upcoming May 5 Encore Concert and event on Thursday, May 3 in Balboa Park from 6pm to 8pm.
Our rehearsal on May 3 will begin with full orchestra for all musicians at 6pm to approximately 7:30pm, and will then be strings only with our special guest soloist and Alumni violist Andrea Fortier, beginning at approximately 7:30pm until 8pm.
Please make sure to arrive early to the rehearsal to allow time for traffic and to be seated and warmed up.
I look forward to seeing you all there!
With Best Wishes
Mr Edmons
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Sinfonia and Wind Symphony
A letter from Mr. Edmons
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Dear current Sinfonia and Wind Symphony 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Parents and Musicians,
I hope that you are doing well and having a wonderful Spring Season.
I am writing to introduce myself and to let you know about a special informal get together and Q and A meeting regarding the Ovation ensembles and auditions for the 2018-19 Season.
The Ovation ensembles, as the most advanced level of ensembles in the SDYS programs, provide students and families with the study of exciting professional level repertoire, concert performances, friendships, leadership and community opportunities and, our most advanced musical training.
This
Saturday, April 28
at the conclusion of the Sinfonia rehearsal, from 1pm to 1:30pm I will be hosting an informal get together and meeting for all interested students and parents in
room 205
in Balboa Park to share details about the Ovation ensembles and to have an informal Q and A session for students and parents to learn about audition practice tips, and much more about the many exciting opportunities for Students and Families in our Ovation ensembles at SDYS. This year all Sinfonia and Wind Symphony musicians who are eligible by grade level, which is to be in 9th grade or higher for the 2018-19 season, will have the opportunity to be considered for placement into the Ovation ensembles when they audition at our upcoming June auditions.
I will be available to meet you and to answer any questions about the Ovation ensembles and Ovation auditions at the workshop on April 28th and to share details with you about our Ovation ensembles and programs.
I hope to see you all there at
1pm on Saturday, April 28 in Room 205 in Balboa Park,
and I look forward to meeting you in person!
Please feel free to email me at any time at
[email protected]
if I can answer any questions that you might have about auditions and other elements for the Ovation ensembles.
With Best Wishes,
Mr. Edmons
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Encore!
Adjusted Rehearsal Schedule
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On
Saturday, May 5
, SDYS will host our annual
Encore!
fundraising event here in Casa del Prado. The event will take place from 5 pm to 9 pm. Rehearsal times will be adjusted slightly for this day.
Below is the adjusted rehearsal schedule. Please note all students must be present 15 minutes before rehearsal begins to be ready and warmed up .
Room 207
- Wind Symphony: 8:30 am - 10:20 am
- Sinfonia: 10:45 am - 12:35 pm
- Concert Orchestra: 12:40pm - 2:30 pm
- Symphony Orchestra: 2:40 pm - 6:20 pm
- Chamber Orchestra: 2:40 pm - 9:00 pm (light dinner will be served)
Room 205
- Wind Orchestra: no Wind Orchestra rehearsal
- Concert Winds:
- 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - regular rehearsal
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - break (snacks provided)
- 4:30 pm -5:00 pm - rehearse with Alegria Winds
- 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm - performance (students released after performance).
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Beyond the Staff
Audition Edition
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Join us for the audition edition of Beyond the Staff on
Thursday, May 10
. At this workshop, you will learn about the audition process and be able to ask any questions you may have.
Workshop Topic
:
Audition Prep
Presenters:
Music Director, Jeff Edmons
Concert Winds Conductor, Jessica Swift
When:
Thursday, May 10
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
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TBD
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Online registration for the 2018-19 season is officially open! Current students are able to register through the
Parent Portal
.
Auditions will take place May 30-June 16.
All currently enrolled musicians--
including marching band students
--must audition in June. The deadline to register is Monday, May 21 at 12 NOON. Audition assignments will be emailed out to families on Friday, May 25. If you are traveling in the summer, we recommend you plan your trip for after the audition.
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If you are graduating from high school and SDYS this year, we would love to acknowledge your accomplishments and your future plans on our year end concert program.
We're proud of your accomplishments and excited to hear about the next phase of your life!
To be included on our year end program, please send the following items to Communications Coordinator
Anji Taylor at
[email protected].
- Your name
- Head shot
- Name of college or university you will be attending
- Your major
Thank you and congratulations!
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Encore!
SDYS' annual
Encore!
will take place on
Saturday, May 5 at Balboa Park
and we need your help! Volunteers can choose from a variety of activities with flexible schedules to support scholarship recipients at our biggest fundraiser of the year!
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Baby and Me Guest Performer
Would you like to be a guest performer for young children? SDYS is seeking Conservatory musicians to be featured on a Friday morning "Baby and Me Music Class" in Balboa Park. Be a guest performer for 0-4 year olds and their caregivers, playing a piece of music of your choice as well as a classic kid favorite: Itsy Bitsy Spider? Wheels on the Bus? Guest performers needed from
10:45am--12:15pm on these dates:
- April 27
- May 4, 11, 18, 25
This opportunity is particularly great for students who are home-schooled and can be counted for community service hours.
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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!
Howard Hodgson (Overture Winds, Alto Sax)
has been accepted to be part of the Middle School Honor Band. Kudos, Howard!
Connor Hodgson (Debut Strings, Violin
) has been accepted to be a part of the Elementary School Honor Band. Kudos, Connor!
Ilana Hirschfeld (Ovation Program, Associate Concertmistress)
is currently a senior at UC High School, and she is proud to represent her school as the concert master of the SD Unified Honor Orchestra - an honor she has had for the past six years. Kudos, Ilana!
Henry Helmuth (Ovation Program, Assistant Principal, Cello)
is a senior at UC High School and has held the position as principal cellist for the past four years. He has once again been accepted to participate in the San Diego Unified Honor program as principal cellist. Kudos, Henry!
Emily Pilkington (Ovation Program, Principal Violist)
is a junior at UC High School and has held the position of Principal violist since she was a freshman. She has been part of the SDUSD honor program since the 4th grade, and is honored once again to be Principal violist for the high school honor program. Kudos, Emily!
Please submit your recent music-related accomplishments by email to Conservatory Program Coordinator, Brenna Casey at
[email protected]
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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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Art Amplifying Youth
Saturday, April 28
9:00am - 5:00pm
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Art Amplifying Youth (AAY! 2018) is a gathering for youth by youth to provide a platform for creative expression around the issues of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Change, to provide peer-to-peer and professional learning and networking opportunities.
If you are between the ages of 14-24 who would be interested in attending or submitting your art for, please see the links below.
The youth leadership team has worked really hard and have done an amazing job planning youth-led workshops, keynote speakers, performances, an art show, and much more!! Let's make sure we help recruit as many students as possible to show our support and have a great turn out!
Attend, Amplify. Get Connected.
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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
[email protected]
. We would love to hear from you!
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Arts & Humanities Career Fair
Wednesday, May 9
Price Center
Ballroom
East
12:00-3:00
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Connect with students and alumni from UC San Diego for the
2018 Arts & Humanities Career Fair
. You’ll meet employers ready to hire creative and talented students like you! Meet employers looking to hire students in areas of study such as music, visual arts, theatre & dance, history, literature and philosophy.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Samantha Steele at
[email protected].
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International Music Sessions
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You are invited to participate in a premiere summer program that celebrates cultural exchange through music and study with world class artist and meet musicians from all over the world!
IMS Tuition
: $1000
UCSD Room & Board fee
: $700 (optional)
Audition Requirements
: 2 contrasting works
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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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