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Important Updates and Reminders
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No SUNDAY 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 House Festival
Saturday, April 1
10:30-5:30
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Invite your friends and music teachers to join
SDYS for our Open House Festival this Saturday, April 21. Your friends may sit in your ensemble, meet the conductor, and learn about joining SDYS.
Bring a friend, and you and your friend will both receive food coupons toward hot dogs, nachos, cake pops, popcorn, and soda purchases!
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SNEAK PEAK!
OPEN HOUSE RAFFLE PRIZES
Come see the wonderful raffle baskets we have created including:
- Balboa Park Explorer passes
- Zoo tickets for the family
- Natural History Museum tickets
- MOPA tickets
- SDYS Gear
- San Diego Symphony tickets
- Dinner at The Rose
- Handmade embroidered gifts
- Activities with conductors (i.e. surfing, rock climbing, hiking)
- and much much more!
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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
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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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Musical Artstops at
San Diego Museum of Art
Extended Deadline!
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 22!
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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.
Below is the adjusted rehearsal schedule. Please note a
ll students must be present 15 minutes before rehearsal
begins to be ready and
warmed up
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Room 207
Wind Symphony: 8:30 am - 10:20 am
Sinfonia: 10:45am - 12:35 pm
Concert Orchestra: 12:40pm - 2:30 pm
Ovation Ensembles: 2:40 pm (End times will be sent later with more information)
Room 205
Wind Orchestra: no Wind Orchestra rehearsal
Concert Winds: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Beyond the Staff
Audition Edition
Join us for the audition edition of Beyond the Staff on
Thursday, May 10. At this workshop, you learn about the audition process with
Music Director, Jeff Edmons, who will lead the workshop and be able to answer any questions you may have.
Workshop Topic:
Audition Prep
Presenters:
Music Director, Jeff Edmons and SDYS Students
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:
TBD
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Graduating Seniors
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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Volunteer Opportunities
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Encore!
SDYS' annual Encore! will take place on Saturday, May 5 at Balboa Park and we need your help! Volunteers can choose from a variety of activities with flexible schedules to support scholarship recipients at our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Click here to sign up:
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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!
- Friends can sit with the orchestra and experience the thrill as they rehearse their repertoire! Click here for rehearsal schedule and repertoire.
- Meet one-on-one with our conductors and students for an opportunity to ask questions!
- Meet with staff to learn about opportunities for musicians of all levels!
- Engage with fellow parents to share experiences and knowledge about arts advocacy!
SDYS Parents: Would you like to become involved? Will you be at rehearsal anyway? Interested parents can choose to help at a booth during a designated shift that day or contribute with a non-perishable food item donation.
Click here to sign up:
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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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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!
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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