Thursday, May 30
Reminder: Ovation Rehearsal Tonight

Ovation rehearses tonight, Thursday May 30, in Balboa Park room 207. The rehearsal schedule for tonight will be:

Call Time: 5:45pm
Symphony Orchestra 6:00pm-7:45pm
Chamber Orchestra 7:45pm-8:45pm

*Chamber Orchestra will also be rehearsing Thursday, June 6 at 6:00pm.
Traffic Alert
Heavy traffic expected!

Saturday, June 1, 2019
Rock 'n' Roll 5K - 6:00 am - 10:00 am
For more information, click  here.  

Sunday, June 2, 2019
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon - 6:00 am - 10:00 am
For more information, click  here.  
Reminder from Mr. Edmons

Dear Ovation Musicians and Families,

Please see the below concert schedule and rehearsal schedule.
Friday, 5/31

Summer Kick-Off Concert
(Chamber Orchestra only)
Call time: 6:15pm, room 205

Concert: 7pm-7:45pm
Botanical Building lawn
Saturday 6/1 (normal rehearsals)

Wind Orchestra: 2pm-3:15pm
Symphony Orchestra: 3:30pm-6:00pm
Chamber Orchestra: 6:10pm-7:30pm
Thank you all again for your many outstanding achievements and for your dedication to the Ovation Program. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming rehearsals and concerts!

With Best Wishes,

Mr Edmons
Upcoming Rehearsal Adjustments and Cancellations
Please read carefully!

  • Sunday, June 2 - Overture Strings and Overture Winds rehearsals will be extended 30 minutes. Symphonic Strings will not be extended.
Sponsored Lessons Recitals
Sunday, June 2 5:30pm & 7pm
Casa del Prado Theater
1800 Village Pl
San Diego, CA 92101

This recital will have two performance times: 5:30pm & 7pm. Admission is FREE! Come support your hard working peers this Sunday for an evening of solo and accompanied pieces.

This program is an opportunity for us to celebrate and recognize donors as well as student achievement. Student private lesson tuition is subsidized through generous donations throughout the year, as well as donations received during  ENCORE!  – our major annual fundraiser.

Performers: Please double check your concert time.
2019-2020 Registration is Closed

Registration for the 2019-2020 season has closed for returning students. All returning students should have received audition assignments. Please check your spam folder before contacting the office about not receiving the email.

Students who are new to SDYS can still register now through July 24. The link for new student registration: https://myinfo.sdys.org/register/ .
June 8 & 9 Concert Times
Copley Symphony Hall
750 B Street 
San Diego, CA 92101 
Saturday, June 8, 1pm:
Concert Orchestra
  • Rehearsal call time: 9:00am
  • Rehearsal release time: 9:55am
  • Concert call time: 11:45am
  • Release location: 8th St entrance
Wind Symphony
  • Rehearsal call time: 9:30am
  • Rehearsal release time: 10:25am
  • Concert call time: 12:00pm
  • Release location: Balcony
Concert Winds
  • Rehearsal call time: 10:00am
  • Rehearsal release time: 10:55am
  • Concert call time: 12:15pm
  • Release location: Balcony
Overture Winds
  • Rehearsal call time: 10:30am
  • Rehearsal release time: 11:25am
  • Concert call time: 12:30pm
  • Release location: Balcony

Sunday, June 9, 4pm
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra

All Ovation musicians:
  • Rehearsal call time: 11:15am
  • Concert call time: 3:15pm
Saturday, June 8, 7pm:
Sinfonia
  • Rehearsal call time: 3:00pm
  • Rehearsal release time: 3:55pm
  • Mozart Concerto release time: 4:10pm
  • Concert call time: 5:55pm
  • Release location: 8th St entrance
Symphonic Strings
  • Rehearsal call time: 3:45pm
  • Rehearsal release time: 5:00pm
  • Concert call time: 6:10pm
  • Release location: Balcony
Overture Strings
  • Rehearsal call time: 4:15pm
  • Rehearsal release time: 5:25pm
  • Concert call time: 6:25pm
  • Release location: Balcony
For information on concert attire, click here.

June Concert Tickets Available Now!
Copley Symphony Hall
75 B. Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets $10-35

Ticket sales close online on  Thursday, June 6 at 12 noon.  After that, tickets will only be available for purchase at the door. Please note that there is a $5 increase per ticket.
Saturday, June 8 - 1pm

Overture Winds
Concert Winds
Wind Symphony
Concert Orchestra
Saturday, June 8 - 7pm

Sinfonia - Concerto
Overture Strings
Symphonic Strings
Sinfonia
Sunday, June 9 - 4pm

Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra


Special Offer for SDYS Families:
SDYS families can buy 2 or more full price adult tickets and get 2 or more tickets free.
Use promo code: SDYSFAMILY

Please note: tickets are no longer available for rehearsal pickup. You may pick up tickets at Will Call or request to have them mailed for an additional fee.
Volunteer Opportunity: June 8 and June 9 Concerts!
Copley Symphony Hall
75 B. Street, San Diego, CA 92101

We will need help with Will Call, Parent Chaperone, Reserved Seating, and the Marketing Table.
Volunteer Opportunity: Audition Runners!
Casa del Prado
May 29 - June 15

We will need help with student movement during auditions. It will consist of getting those auditioning from the warm up rooms to the audition room. This will count towards volunteer credits for those applicable.
Registration Now Open for ChIMES Classes!

Calling all families with young children! ChIMES music classes, for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers, are full of singing, movement, dancing, hands-on instrument play, and lots of fun!

Join us for a Storybook Sing-Along class on Friday, May 31st at 9:45 or 10:45. Children's storybooks will come to life with visuals, dramatic play, instruments and live music!

A 4-week June summer session will begin on June 7th/8th; classes take place at 9:45am and 10:45am on Friday AND Saturday mornings in Balboa Park.

Discounted price for SDYS Opus/Conservatory families!


ChIMES (Childhood Introduction to Music Education, with Smiles!) is an SDYS program that highlights one of the most integral phases of child growth and development: the period of growth that takes place from birth to age 5.
Looking for ChIMES Guest Performers!

Would you like to be a guest performer for young children ages 0-5 and their caregivers? SDYS is seeking Opus/Conservatory musicians to be featured on a Friday or Saturday morning ChIMES music class in Balboa Park. Play a short piece of music of your choice, as well as a classic kid favorite: Twinkle Twinkle? Mary Had a Little Lamb?

Guest performers needed from 10:00am-11:30am on these dates:

  • FRIDAYS: June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28

  • SATURDAYS: June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29

This is a fun experience that also counts for community service hours!
Be sure to mention you're from Opus/Conservatory!

Click here for more information or contact chimes@sdys.org for more details and to sign up for the opportunity.
2018-2019 Season Merchandise

It's not too late to purchase 2018-19 season merchandise! T-shirts and Hoodies feature our 2018 T-shirt design contest winning artwork by Nina Bonaventure. Tote bags and water bottles feature SDYS logo. 

Items are available at weekend rehearsals or online at our   SDYS Store

For questions regarding an order, please contact Hannah Pierangelo at  hpierangelo@sdys.org
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 violas and 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 .

As a courtesy reminder we ask all SDYS students to please respect the privacy of all
students and families. Please do not use emails from SDYS to send personal messages
to other students or families.
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.
Musical America

With many offerings all over the United States and the world, find your Summer 2019 music festival here .
San Diego Summer Music Institute
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr,
San Diego, CA, 92115
July 7-13

For young musicians, nothing is more valuable than intense practice under the supervision of master musicians. Developing the needed discipline and desire for productive practice and learning music theory can be fun. The San Diego Summer Music Institute (SDSMI) brings together students of all levels together with some of the best teachers in Southern California to experience amazing musical opportunities while bonding with new friends. The SDSMI is more than mastering melody; it is creating positive lifelong memories.

This summer camp is open to all high school and middle school string, wind and percussion players.
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2019
Masterclasses Berlin 2019
Berlin, Germany
July 14 - 21

This summer program is for violin, viola, and cello players ages 12 and older to take lessons, receive professional coaching, and participate in a final concert.

For more information, click here . Please note that the website is in German. For questions, please email
info@meisterkurse-berlin.de



Registration Deadline: June 1, 2019
Summer Orchestra Institute
New England Conservatory
July 15 - 27

This two-week full symphony orchestra program is open to intermediate to advanced-level strings, winds, brass, harp and percussion between the age of 13-19. Daily activities include full orchestral rehearsals, sectional rehearsals, chamber music reading/coaching sessions, masterclasses, mock auditions, group reflections on progress, individual practice time, and a final orchestral concert in NEC's historic Jordan Hall.
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2019
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Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp
Golden Bell Camp, Divide, Colorado
August 4 - 11

Set in the beautiful Colorado Rockies outside of Denver at Golden Bell Camp, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp is staffed with world class musicians who are
highly regarded for their superb playing as
well as excellent teaching.

In addition to classes during the day, there are evening contra & square dances, jam sessions, concerts, camper talent night, campfire, and opportunities to hike and swim.
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2019
Registration deadline: June 1, 2019
San Diego Bass Fest
SDSU Community Music School
June 18 - 22
The Fourth Annual San Diego Bass Fest is an intense, informative, and exploratory 5-day double bass workshop. The San Diego Bass Fest aims to energize and unite the bass community in San Diego and will include internationally renowned bassists and educators who provide personal one-on-one and group instruction to students of all levels and all ages.

Balboa Park Explorer
Purchase the Balboa Park Explorer through the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory, and a percentage goes towards our work to "make music education accessible and affordable for all!" 

One day, multi-day, and annual pass options are available.  

For more information and to purchase your Balboa Park Explorer now,  click here
Sincerely,
Brenna Casey
Conservatory Program Coordinator
Financial support provided by the City of San Diego.