Music Theory Program
Deadline January 12
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 genres
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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Concert Tickets Available Now!
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Tickets for all concerts in the 2018-19 season are now available online at
sdys.org
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Please note: Tickets are no longer available for rehearsal pickup.
All tickets are now held at Will Call, or you may request to have them mailed for an additional fee.
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UPCOMING CONCERTS
Sunday, February 10, 2019 - 4pm
23rd Celebration of Music Education Ovation Concert
Jacobs Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall
750 B. Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets $10-35
Online ticket sales close February 7th at 12 noon.
Saturday, March 10, 2019 - 1pm & 6pm
23rd Celebration of Music Education Inspiration & Showcase Concert
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Tickets $10-25
Online ticket sales close March 7th at 12 noon.
Special Offer for SDYS Families
SDYS Families can Buy 2 or more
Adult
priced tickets, Get 2 or more tickets free!
Use Promo Code:
SDYSFAMILY
Online ticket sales close on the Thursday prior to the concert at 12 noon. After this time, tickets may only be purchased at the venue box office. Please note that there is a $5 per ticket fee for tickets purchased through the venue. Student/child tickets are always $10.
For questions or problems regarding concert tickets, please contact Hannah Pierangelo at
hpierangelo@sdys.org
or 619-233-3232 ext. 115.
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T-shirts & Hoodies On Sale Now!
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This season's T-shirts and Hoodies are now available for sale at rehearsals! The new shirts and hoodies feature the winning artwork by
Nina Bonaventure
from our annual T-shirt design contest. Please see a production assistant to purchase at rehearsals. Items can also be purchased online at
sdys.org.
T-shirts are $15
(available in Youth unisex, Men's, and Women's sizes)
Hoodies are $35
(available in Men's sizes)
Please note: Merchandise is not available for delivery at this time. Please plan to pick up your order at weekend rehearsals or at the SDYS Main Office during regular business hours.
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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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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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Consider using Amazon Smile to help use your 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!
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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Interlochen Auditions
SDYS will be hosting on-site auditions for Interlochen Arts Camp on
Sunday, January 20
. Please email
admission@interlochen.org
for more information.
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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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San Diego Foundation's Common Scholarship
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Through the San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program, San Diego County students can receive the financial assistance they need to pursue their educational goals. As the largest private non-university scholarship provider in the county, the Community Scholarship Program operates more than 160 funds and awarded in excess of $2.7 million to more than 900 students last year alone.
Other San Diego Foundation Scholarships include opportunities for aspiring teachers, active military residents and women in science and technology, among many others. We also encourage students to seek out Local Scholarships exclusively offered through other regional organizations. By providing students with financial support to further their education, together, we help launch bright careers and grow a vibrant region.
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2019 at 2 p.m.
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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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