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Important Updates and Reminders
Registration is Open!Registration

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.

Click  here  for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

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SDYS Brass Clinic this Saturday!

SDY S is hosting a Brass Clinic
le d by Westwind Brass!

Event Details

When: Saturday, April 7, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM OR  
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Casa del Prado Building, 
Balboa Park - r oom will be announced soon
Address: 1650 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101

Westwind Brass is dedicated to education, having developed programs and master classes for students of all ages.

Brass clinic participants will do a series of simple long tones and basic slurs, with a focus on air delivery, sound quality, and intonation. Discuss the road to efficient, sustainable practice routines, and play a lot, exploring a wide range of musical styles in both classical and jazz.

Westwind Brass is in residence with the School of Music and Dance at San Diego State University. The group receives major support from the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego Community Enhancement Program.

Bring yourself and your instrument, the rest is provided!

SDYS Open House Festival 
10:30-5:30
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Invite your friends and music teachers to join SDYS for our Open House Festival on Saturday, April 21. Your friends may sit in your ensemble, meet the conductor, and learn about joining SDYS. 

YOUR FRIENDS:
Experience how it feels to sit in the orchestra and feel the buzz of our weekend rehearsals.

NEW FAMILIES:
Get details on how to register for auditions, need-based tuition assistance, and information about programs that SDYS offers.
Earth Day - No Rehearsals earth
Sunday, April 22

SDYS rehearsals on Sunday, April 22  
are cancelled due to the Earth Fair here in Balboa Park. We encourage all of our Sunday ensembles to join us for the
Open House Festival on Saturday, April 21 OR to bring a friend to 
Open Day on Sunday, April 29!
SDYS Open Day!

On  Sunday, April 29 Inspiration and Debut students are encouraged to bring a friend to their rehearsals!

Invite your friends and music teachers to join SDYS for our Open Day on Sunday, April 29. Your friends may sit in your ensemble, meet the conductor, and learn about joining SDYS.

SDYS Information 

Volunteer Opportunity! volunteer

We are looking for several parent volunteers to help at SDYS' new and improved, parent organized, Open House Festival on Saturday, April 21!

Join us for a fun day of sharing experiences, stories, dreams, food, and raffles! This festival is an opportunity to become involved in the SDYS community, learn about different ensembles and conductors, and partake in sharing the love of music and the joy that music brings in a safe environment with parent support and guidance in the midst of a fun celebration.

Several booths will be set-up at the Casa del Prado from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm and interested parents can choose to host one of several tables during a designated shift.

We are also in need of non-perishable donations for the festival.

Click here to sign up:


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San Diego Museum of Art

Would you like an opportunity to perform at the San Diego Museum of Art, learn about the connections between art and music, and engage with museum goers?

In collaboration with the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), students in Sinfonia, Wind Symphony, or Ovation ensembles are eligible to apply for Musical ArtStops.

Students will have the opportunity to present a 10-minute performance centering around works of art at SDMA. SDYS and SDMA staff members will provide training for students.

Training will include an overview of  the music as it relates to the artwork as well as etiquette while  engaging a group of museum visitors.

Sunday, April 15, 2018 - Deadline for Application 

Saturday, May 12, 2018 - Training sessions at SDMA - 12:15 or 1:15

Monday, May 14, 2018 - Deadline to submit the title of art selections to Brenna at

Sunday, May 20, 2018 - Performance at SDMA - All students called at 12:30pm


Apply by April 15,  2018.



SDYS T-shirts and Hoodies 

T-shirt and hoodies orders will be placed monthly. Please check sizes and measurements very carefully before ordering as t-shirts and hoodies
cannot be returned or exchanged.

The next deadline for orders is
April 10. Orders can be picked up at SDYS office during normal business hours, or at student rehearsals.

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Order Deadline
Delivery Date
April 10
April 25
May 15
May 30 
(in time for final rehearsals)







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 flutes, violas and trombones!

For any questions regarding instrument donations  please email Charlie Perkes 
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Share Your Good News!

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 .




General Information, Other Events, and Opportunitiesgeneral
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.
Art Amplifying Youth 
Saturday, April 28
9:00am-5:00pm

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!

Registration link: click here

Call for Artists: click here.

Attend. Amplify. Get Connected.
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!


Sphinx Performance Academy 2018 Summer Program

The Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA) is thrilled to partner with the Curtis Institute of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music for its 2018 summer programming. SPA is a full-scholarship, intensive chamber music and solo performance program designed for aspiring Black and Latino string players, ages 11-17.

Learn more about the Sphinx Performance
Academy and the application process.

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



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