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Welcome, Dr. Michael Remson!
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Please help us in welcoming San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory's new
CEO, Dr. Michael Remson
! He officially started his position at SDYS on Monday, January 7.
Welcome to the SDYS team!
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Rehearsal Reminder for Ovation Musicians
As a courtesy reminder, below is our rehearsal schedule for
Saturday, January 26.
Wind Orchestra:
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Symphony Orchestra:
3:30pm - 5:10pm
Chamber Orchestra:
5:20pm - 6:30pm
Chamber Orchestra Strings:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Ovation Concert Call Times
February 10, 2019
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Sunday, February 10 Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra will perform in concert at Copley Symphony Hall. Concert attendance is required for all performing Ovation Program musicians. There will be a dress rehearsal prior to the concert, and as a reminder, any musician who misses the dress rehearsal will forfeit participation in the concert. Please remember that it is SDYS policy for all musicians to stay for the entire concert, being respectful of your conductor and fellow musicians.
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Concert Time:
4:00PM
Musician Call Times:
11:15 AM - Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal Call (ALL OVATION MUSICIANS)
1:10 PM - Non-Chamber Orchestra Musicians Released
2:15 PM - Chamber Orchestra Released
3:15 PM - Symphony Orchestra Concert Call (ALL OVATION MUSICIANS)
4:00 PM - Concert
6:25 PM - Symphony Orchestra Concert Released
Ovation musicians should arrive to the dress rehearsal in concert dress.
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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.
Sunday, 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
1pm Concert
Concert Orchestra, Concert Winds, Overture Strings, Overture Winds
6pm Concert
Sinfonia, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Strings
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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Student and Teacher Photos!
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We are inviting all of our students to submit a photo of themselves and their
private music teacher or school orchestra/band teacher!
All photos submitted will be shown at the Music Educator's Concert in March.
Selfies accepted!
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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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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: Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, March 1
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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As a courtesy reminder we ask all SDYS students to please respect the privacy of all
students and families. Please do not use emails from SDYS to send personal messages
to other students or families.
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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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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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CMEA - SBS Solo & Ensemble
March 2, 2019
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The
CMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival
provides students with the opportunity to perform either a solo or in a small ensemble and receive clinic-style feedback and written evaluation from an experienced adjudicator.
Those individuals or ensembles who receive a "Superior" Rating will be eligible to participate in the State Solo & Ensemble Festival to be held in San Bernardino County during the month of May.
The CMEA-SBS Solo & Ensemble Festival is open to students in grades 4-12 Instrumental, Voice, and Guitar.
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Application Deadline: February 22, 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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