Thursday, October 31

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Daylight Savings Don't forget to fall back this weekend! Daylight savings time ends this Sunday, 11/3/2019, at 2am. Be sure to adjust your clocks accordingly.

Traffic Alert Sunday, November 3, 2019 6am-11am Race for the Cure Events and closures around 6th Avenue & Laurel North Lawn, Balboa Drive, Cabrillo Bridge, Pan American Road, President's Way, Park Blvd., 163 North, & Lower Inspiration Parking Lot. September 16 - November 12, 2019 The Cabrillo Bridge may experience intermittent road closures to vehicles and pedestrians.

Staff On Site This Weekend Come say hi! Saturday: Anna, Max Sunday: Michael

Showcase Concerto Competition Results Dear SDYS Musicians and Families, I am writing to congratulate all of our Showcase concerto competition finalists who performed on Friday, October 25th. It was a wonderful recital and all of the musicians should feel very proud of their outstanding accomplishments! First Place Lilian Franqui, violin    Concerto in G Major - Joseph Haydn Second Place Ellie Seohyun Lee, violin Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major - Wolfgang A. Mozart Third Place Jimyung Ellie We, violin Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major - Wolfgang A. Mozart Honorable Mention Hannah Lee, violin Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major - Wolfgang A. Mozart Showcase Concerto Competition Finalists: (in no order) Taichi Okumura, saxophone Petunia Rizo, flute Annette Ramos, flute As the winner of the competition, Lilian Franqui will perform her concerto movement with musicians from Sinfonia. Congratulations again to all of our Showcase concerto competition finalists this year. You all did a truly outstanding job and we are very proud of all of you! With Best Wishes, Mr. Edmons

Musical Artstops Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 1:00pm San Diego Museum of Art Musical Artstops is a fantastic collaboration between SDYS and SDMA involving a tour of the museum through music! Come out this Sunday for an afternoon of solo pieces played by musicians from Ovation and Showcase. Free after museum admission. For more information, visit the SDMA website.

SDYS Fall Concerts College Avenue Baptist Church 4747 College Avenue San Diego, CA 92115 The season's first concerts are quickly approaching! There is a rehearsal prior to the concert at College Avenue Baptist Church. Students who miss this rehearsal will be unable to perform at the concert. Participation at the concert is required by all performers. All students are expected to attend the entire concert out of respect for their fellow musicians. Additionally, we are guests of College Avenue Baptist Church. Musicians must act respectfully with no cell phone usage during the concert. For concert attire, click here. For a venue map, click here.

Don't know your student's ensemble? Login to the parent portal here to find out. For help logging in, email Anna at asharp@sdys.org .

Volunteer Opportunities We currently have several onsite volunteer opportunities for both days of the concert. We will need help with the ticket table, ticket takers, truck loading, and chaperoning. Sign up here! Call Times *All rehearsals are at College Avenue Baptist Church on the day of the concert*

Showcase Sunday, November 17, 6pm Concert No Showcase rehearsals on Saturday, November 16. Concert Winds Rehearsal call: 1:45pm Rehearsal release: 3pm Concert call: 5pm Wind Symphony Rehearsal call: 2:30pm Rehearsal release: 3:35pm Concert call: 5:15pm Concert Orchestra Rehearsal call: 2:55pm Rehearsal release: 4:10pm Concert call: 5:30pm Sinfonia Rehearsal call: 3:40pm Rehearsal release: 4:45pm Concert call: 5:45pm

Ovation Saturday, November 16, 7pm Concert Call time: 2:15pm Rehearsal release: 5:20pm Concert call: 6:15pm Inspiration Saturday, November 16, 1pm Concert No Inspiration rehearsals on Sunday, November 17. Symphonic Strings Rehearsal call: 9am Rehearsal release: 10:15am Concert call: 12pm Overture Strings Rehearsal call: 9:30am Rehearsal release: 10:55am Concert call: 12:15pm Overture Winds Rehearsal call: 10:10am Rehearsal release: 11:25am Concert call: 12:30pm

Fall Concert Tickets Tickets will be available for purchase at the door or you can skip the line by ordering in advance online. Beginning and Debut ensembles are highly encouraged to attend these concerts. Fall Inspiration Concert - Saturday, November 16 at 1pm  Fall Ovation Concert - Saturday, November 16 at 7pm  Fall Showcase Concert - Sunday, November 17 at 6pm  Tickets $5-10 online & at the door. Skip the line! Pre-order your tickets online to avoid long lines at the door.

Buy Tickets Here!

Please note: Online ticket sales for the Fall Concerts will close Thursday, November 14 at 12 noon. After that time, tickets will only be available at the door. Tuition Assistance families: a separate email has been sent including ticket information. For ticketing questions, please contact Hannah Pierangelo, Individual Giving Coordinator at hpierangelo@sdys.org or call 619-233-3232 x115.

Rehearsal Photos Available Our photographer, Ken Jacques, took pictures during rehearsals on 10/26 and 10/27. These photos are available below.

Saturday, 10/26

Sunday, 10/27

Help SDYS Go Green Bring your own water bottle! We throw away hundreds of single-use paper cups every weekend, which equates to over 14,000 cups every season . Help us divert this waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle to rehearsal. If you do not have a water bottle, you can buy one at rehearsals for $5. Have you lost your water bottle? Come by the office this weekend or ask a PA about it. String recycling! We have a new string recycling program. Please feel free to bring any of your old violin, viola, cello, bass, or guitar strings to the office to recycle. After collection, the metal and nylon strings are separated by type and the metal is melted down and smelted into new metal alloys. The nylon is recycled into industrial plastic applications. Read more about it here. Carpooling! Do you and a friend live nearby? Consider carpooling to save on gas and cut emissions.

Donated Concert Attire SDYS has many donated concert clothes that all of our families can look through to take home. We have black shirts, slacks, suits, bow ties, skirts, dresses, and shoes. Feel free to stop by the office any day of the week or visit the clothing table this Saturday and Sunday to see if our clothes fit your student.

Lost & Found Have you lost your water bottle, jacket, backpack, book, sunglasses, or note cards? SDYS has many items that students have left behind during rehearsals. Please feel free to stop by the office to claim your student's lost item(s).

Educational Resources Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.

Hamilton Education

Bard College Conservatory of Music

Idyllwild Arts Academy

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 Anna Sharp, Conservatory Program Assistant, at asharp@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.

All State Audition Repertoire Masterclass with Sarah Skuster Sunday, November 24 at 11am San Diego State University, Music Building Room 114 5500 Campanile Dr San Diego, CA 92115 This masterclass will cover the oboe and English horn repertoire for the All State and All Southern California High School and Junior High Honor Band and Orchestra auditions. This event will also feature Sarah Skuster and Lesi Mei in a performance of Hindemith’s Oboe Sonata. Those interested in performing should contact Sarah Skuster at sarah_skuster@yahoo.com . Auditors of all ages and ability levels are welcome to attend.

San Diego Symphony - Ticket Offer Friday, November 15 at 8pm Copley Symphony Hall San Diego Symphony has generously given SDYS 40 free tickets for their Bach, Bloch, & Don Quixote program on 11/15. A sign up form for the tickets will go out on the Weekly Update next week - keep an eye out for it!

Danza Mexi'cayotl Monday Evenings, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Casa Familiar Civic Center 212 W. Park Ave San Ysidro, CA 92173 Danza Mexi’cayotl offers free weekly workshops in Azteca dancing, traditions and art every Monday. For more information, visit their website .

Sincerely, Anna Sharp Conservatory Program Assistant

Financial Support Provided by the City of San Diego. This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.