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Important Updates and Reminders
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Registration is Open!
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 Open House Festival
10:30-5:30
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.
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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. |
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Earth Day - No Rehearsals
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!
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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.
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Encore!
Adjusted Rehearsal Schedule
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. Please stay tuned for exact times to be announced next week.
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Volunteer Opportunity
You're Invited! 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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Musical Artstops at
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?
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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 Sunday, April 15!
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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 20, 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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Graduating Seniors
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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,
[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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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
May 15. Orders can be picked up at SDYS office during normal business hours, or at student rehearsals.
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Order Deadline
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Delivery Date
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April 10 (passed)
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April 25
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May 15
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May 30
(in time for final rehearsals)
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Kudos!
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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
[email protected]
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General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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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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You're Invited
Flute Recital
Production Assistant,
Emily Persinko will be giving her senior flute recital on
April 21, 2018 at 5 p.m. She will be playing a combination of solo and chamber works. We hope to see you there!
Details:
Where: San Diego State University
Rhapsody Hall
When: Saturday, April 21 -
5:00pm
Free Admission
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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.
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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 [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!
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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
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Sincerely,
Brenna Casey
Conservatory Program Coordinator
Financial support provided by the City of San Diego
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