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Rehearsals Begin
September 8 and 9
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Summer is quickly coming to an end and our rehearsals will start soon! Be sure to log onto your
SDYS Portal
to review all of the important information you need to support your student.
You can view your student's ensemble calendar, review your program's Handbook, report an absence, and keep track of your student's attendance anytime
here
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Remember that consistent, weekly attendance at rehearsals is not only a requirement for SDYS musicians, but it is essential to creating strong musical ensembles.
Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts will be recorded. Communication about any absence for any reason is imperative for the conductor's planning.
We are excited to work with your student!
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First Day of Rehearsals Volunteers
Saturday, September 8
Sunday, September 9
We are looking for several parent volunteers to help check-in students during our first rehearsal weekend, September 8-9, 2018! The first day of rehearsals is a special day as all students arrive ahead of time to check-in individually and receive a welcome packet.
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Are you looking for someone to carpool with to rehearsals?
Sign up here and your information will be added to the carpool roster. The roster will be emailed to all the registrants at the end of the day on: Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
Deadline to sign up is
NOON on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
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Carson Kemp Memorial Scholarship Recipient
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Congratulations to Amanda Martin
as the recipient of the Carson Kemp Memorial Scholarship this year!
In the spring of 2007, the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory family lost violinist Carson Kemp. She was a vibrant and social sixteen year-old who excelled in music, academics, and sports. She shared her beautiful smile with everyone and displayed her musical talents as a member of San Diego Youth Symphony and the Philharmonia. Carson also served as the
concertmaster for the University City High
School orchestra.
In Carson’s memory, her mother Andrea Schwartz, established the Carson Kemp Memorial Fund to provide an annual scholarship support to a student in the Youth Symphony who mirrors Carson’s range of interests and outgoing personality. Carson’s mother and San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory wish to thank everyone who helped establish this scholarship.
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Showcase and Ovation
Concerto Competitions
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SDYS offers two separate yearly Concerto Competitions to further its individual members' opportunities at the highest level. One competition is for Showcase musicians and the other is for Ovation musicians.
Winners perform their solos accompanied by a large ensemble.
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Candidates for the Ovation competition must select either a movement from a multi-movement concerto or a complete concerto in one movement. Candidates for the Showcase competition must select a movement from the approved list of concertos.
The competitions take place in two rounds. The preliminary round is for all candidates; however, a limited number of candidates will advance to a public performance final round.
Showcase Competition
Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 14, 2018.
Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public.
Final Round: Friday, October 26,2018. Ticketed event. Public welcome!
Location: TBD
Ovation Competition
Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 7, 2018.
Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public.
Final Round: Friday, October 19, 2018. Ticketed event. Public welcome!
Location: TBD
Application Deadline: September 26 at 5PM
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2018-19 T-Shirt Design Contest
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Are you artistic and creative?
Submit your artwork for a chance to be featured on the back of our
2018-19 SDYS T-Shirt!
SDYS invites our students to get creative and design the 2018-19 SDYS T-shirt. Your artwork could be featured on the back of this season’s shirts and hoodies, worn by your friends, family, and fans! The competition is open to students from all ensembles. Finalists will be determined based on originality and creativity, relevance of the design for SDYS, relevance to the range of musicians and ensembles at SDYS, and clarity of design.
Submission deadline: September 23
For submission guidelines and details on the selection process, please
click here
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Last Year's Winner: Nina Bonaventure
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Sign Up for Text Notifications!
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SDYS students and families now have the option to receive important ensemble specific updates via text to their phone. Notifications will only be sent for important updates or changes, e.g., rehearsal cancellation, concert times, etc.
To opt in, text "@" followed by your ensemble code to 81010.
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CHOOSE YOUR ENSEMBLE CODE FROM THIS LIST:
Inspiration Ensembles
Beginning Strings: @bstrings45
Debut Strings: @debuts45
Debut Winds: @debutwinds
Overture Winds: @overturew
Overture Strings: @overturest
Symphonic Strings: @ symstring4
Showcase Ensembles
Concert Winds: @ conwinds45
Concert Orchestra: @ conorch45
Wind Symphony: @ windsy45
Sinfonia: @ sinfonia45
Ovation Ensembles
Symphony Orchestra: @symorch45
Wind Orchestra: @ windorch45
Chamber Orchestra: @ chamber45
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We post lots of great information about SDYS activities, programs and more on our Facebook page. Follow us there for SDYS insights, videos, upcoming event posts and more.
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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
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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
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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.
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Every week SDYS will post Balboa Park events that exceed 1,000 people so you can plan your travel accordingly.
Balboa Park 4 Miler
September 1, 2018
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Events and closures on Balboa Drive, Juniper Drive, and Marston Loop
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YoungArts' National Arts Competition
Now accepting applications
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YoungArts is now accepting applications for its 2018 national arts competition, which offers students up to $10,000 in cash awards, mentorship and professional support, and opportunities to take master classes taught by accomplished artists. U.S. student artists, ages 15-18, working in a wide-range of disciplines - including dance, theatre, visual arts and writing, among others - are eligible to apply.
Deadline to apply is Oct. 12, 2018.
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NYO - U Mini Masterclasses
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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!
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Sincerely,
Brenna Casey
Conservatory Program Coordinator
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Financial support provided by the City of San Diego.
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