Thursday, July 26
6 days left to lock in your ensemble placement!
  • To secure your spot in SDYS for the 2018-19 season please pay your tuition balance by Tuesday, August 1, and you will avoid a $20 late fee in addition to tuition! Click here to pay. Please remember that tuition is non-refundable after September 1, 2018.

  • If you decide not to accept the offer of placement in SDYS, please email registration@sdys.org . Placement decisions are final and cannot be changed.

  • All Ovation Non-Leadership and Showcase Leadership musicians please turn your commitment form in by August 1.

We look forward to another great season of making music!      


MARK YOUR CALENDAR

On Saturday, August 25 musicians and their families, new and returning, are invited to “Season’s First Downbeat.” This is a family orientation to meet the conductors and administrative staff. You do not need to bring your instrument.

On Saturday, September 8 (Showcase and Ovation Levels) and Sunday, September 9 (Inspiration Level), seating rosters will be available at the first rehearsals.  (Ovation string musicians have a sectional on Thursday, September 6). Please arrive 45 minutes early before the rehearsal to get your music, and bring a sharpened pencil with an eraser to this rehearsal (and to all other rehearsals!).

We look forward to a great season of making music!
August Audition Volunteers
SDYS is currently in need of volunteers to help with August auditions! As a volunteer, you will be asked to welcome students and their families as they arrive to their scheduled auditions and direct them to their warm-up room prior to their audition times.
14th Annual International Youth Symphony
Tickets available now! 
Join us as we welcome 17 international students from 10 countries to join top SDYS students in our 14th annual International Youth Symphony. 

Open IYS Rehearsals

St. Paul's Cathedral
2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA

July 27 - 8:30am-2pm

IYS Final Concert

California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N. Escondido Ave, Escondido, CA
July 28, 2018 - 7pm

Tickets:  

Adult: $25
Senior/Military/Music Educator/SDYS Alum: $20
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. 
For questions regarding concert ticketing, please contact Hannah Pierangelo at hpierangelo@sdys.org or 619-233-3232 x115.  
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 
Kudos!
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 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.
San Diego Dragon Boat Festival
Seeking soloist or duet for dinner program
The San Diego Dragon Boat Festival has been an annual event in the spring for over a dozen years. They are planning a small fund-raising dinner at Chef Chin's on Convoy in the winter, date to be determined. If any student or pair of students would be interested in performing at the dinner as part of the program just for the opportunity to perform, please contact Mitsuo at mitsuo.tomita@gmail.com.
Villa Music 2018 Summer Orchestra
The Villa Musica Summer Orchestra, now in its 6th year, is made up of a community of musicians aged between 13 and 75, who come together to make music.

This year the VMSO program will offer two programs, conducted by William Gilmer.

Auditions for new members will be held on Sunday July 8, 3-5pm and Saturday July 14, 3-5pm for the Full Orchestra. If you would like to audition please email orchestra manager Dan Weiss at vmso@villamusica.org .

Bertrand's Music
Summer Music Camps and Classes
Summer lessons and classes are just what your student needs to prepare for beginning band or orchestra this fall. Don't miss the chance for your student to get a head start.

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