Thursday, August 2
Seasons's First Downbeat
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Join us on Saturday, August 25 for an opportunity to meet with our artistic faculty, administrative staff, board of directors, and other families prior to the first day of rehearsal.  All are welcome.

Event details including times will be sent out in future weekly updates!
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.
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.
Traffic Alert
Every week SDYS will post Balboa Park events that exceed 1,000 people so you can plan your travel accordingly.

Balboa Park 8 Miler
August 4, 2018 - 6:45 am - 9:30 am

Events and closures Palisades Parking lot, Pan American Road, Cabrillo Bridge, Balboa Drive, Upas Street, and 6th Avenue
Please check https://www.balboapark.org/plan/traffic-alerts for any updates.
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.