Thursday, May 10
Tonight!

Beyond the Staff
Audition Edition
Join us for the audition edition of Beyond the Staff tonight, 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 :
Ovation Student
Happy Mother's Day
Sunday, May 13
To all of the hard working mothers out there, SDYS wishes you a happy Mother's Day! As a reminder, there are  still rehearsals this Sunday, May 13. Mothers, come and relax with an afternoon of music making!
Teacher Appreciation Week!

We are so thankful for all of our incredibly talented teaching artists and conductors here at SDYS! Be sure to let your conductors and teachers know how much you appreciate them and all the hard work they do every day!
Register Online!
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.
June 9 Concert
We are quickly approaching the end of year concert on Saturday, June 9 at Copley Symphony Hall. Please see below for your ensemble's specific concert time. More specific call times will be released next week.

1:00PM Concert:
(morning dress rehearsals for all ensembles)

Overture Winds
Overture Strings
Concert Winds
Concert Orchestra

7:00PM Concert:
(afternoon dress rehearsals for all ensembles)

Symphonic Strings
Wind Symphony
Sinfonia
June Concert Tickets

1pm Performance:
Overture Winds
Overture Strings
Concert Winds
Concert Orchestra

7pm Performance:
Symphonic Strings
Wind Symphony
Sinfonia

Tickets
Adult: $35/$30
Senior/Military/Music Educator: $30/$25
Student/Child: $10
Special Offer: Purchase (2 or more) "Adult" tickets, and request 2 (or more) free tickets. Free tickets must be requested at the time of ticket purchase. To reserve your free tickets online, please use the promo code SDYSFAMILY . Free tickets will NOT be available after June 7 at 12 noon, or at the door. 

Saturday, June 9, 2018 1pm & 7pm
Jacob Music Center's Copley
Symphony Hall
750 B. Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Tickets: 
Adult: $35/$30
Senior/Military/MusicEducator: $30/$25
Student/Child: $10

Special Offer: Purchase (2 or more) "Adult" tickets, and request 2 (or more) free tickets. Free tickets must be requested at the time of ticket purchase. To reserve your free tickets online, please use the promo code  SDYSFAMILY . Free tickets will NOT be available after June 7 at 12 noon, or at the door.  

Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 4pm
Jacob Music Center's Copley
Symphony Hall
For questions regarding concert ticketing, please contact Hannah Pierangelo at hpierangelo@sdys.org or 619-233-3232 x115.  
Volunteer Opportunity
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: 

  • May 11, 18, 25

This opportunity is particularly great for students who are home-schooled and can be counted for community service hours. 

Contact  babyandmemusic@sdys.org   for more information or to sign up for the opportunity.
Donate an Instrument
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 
SDYS Musicians Attend City Council Meeting
Thank you to Mia and Cameron Redelings for being a part of the City Council Budget meeting this past Tuesday. Having them there to represent SDYS and advocate for the arts was a true honor!
Kudos!
Share your exciting news about substantial musical achievements. We'll post them in the weekly update to inspire others!

Kaavya Raamkumar (Concert Orchestra, Violin I) has been selected as the Concertmaster of the 2018 San Diego All-County Middle School Honor String Orchestra. This is her second year of acceptance into the Honor Orchestra. Kudos, Kaavya!

Maximus Chan (Sinfonia and Wind Symphony, Principle Oboe) has been selected to participate in the Sunset Chamberfest Young Composers’ Workshop in June. Kudos, Max!

Please submit your recent music-related accomplishments by email to Conservatory Program Coordinator, Brenna Casey at   bcasey@sdys.org .
Kaavya Raamkumar
Maximus Chan
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.
Bach Collegium San Diego
Baroque Orchestra and Chorus
May 11 & 12
Tickets are free to members of San Diego Youth Symphony and their families. Show up the night of the performances and let them know you are part of SDYS.
A Special Concert for Families
Saturday, May 12
1:00-4:00
Crill Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University
A wonderful afternoon of engaging families through stories, crafts and live classical music.
The Classics 4 Kids orchestra performs live classical music selections by Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart, as stories are shared by guest readers
Poway Symphony Orchestra
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, May 19
7:00 pm
Harpist needed for Debussy's Afternoon of a Fawn

Monday, May 7, 14 7:15-9:15pm rehearsals at Twin Peaks Middle School in Poway
Saturday, May 19 concert 7pm at the Poway Center call time 6pm

Interested players should contact conductor John Lo Piccolo 1-208-757-1980 for additional information.
Poway Community Choir & Poway Symphonette
Poway Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, May 20
7:30 pm
Free Admission
NYO - U Mini Masterclasses
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! 
International Music Sessions
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 

Sincerely,
Brenna Casey
Conservatory Program Coordinator
Financial support provided by the City of San Diego.