Thursday, November 29
Upcoming Ovation Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday, December 1
2:00pm-3:15pm
Wind Orchestra

3:30pm-5:00pm
Symphony Orchestra

5:10pm-6:15pm
Chamber Orchestra

6:15pm-7:30pm
Chamber Strings
If you have any technical difficulties or have any questions regarding the photography, please contact the photographer Ken Jacques directly at ken@kjphotography.com .
We apologize in advance if your musician was not included in candid shots as the photos were taken at random for our marketing use. 
Concert Photos Available!
Official SDYS Veteran's Concert photos are now available! You can peruse and purchase any of the candid shots taken from the weekend.
Ensemble Photos Available!
Official SDYS Ensemble Photos are now available! Please use the following link to share with family and friends, and send to your favorite photo printing service.
December Nights Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday, December 8
Changed!
Please note that rehearsals on Saturday, December 1 will be held in Balboa Park and NOT offsite. We will instead hold offsite rehearsals on Saturday, December 8 due to a change in December Nights here in the park. There will be slight modifications in rehearsal times that day as a result.
To avoid the crowds in the park, SDYS has moved our Showcase and Ovation ensemble rehearsals t o St.David's Episcopal Church for Saturday, December 8 and has slightly altered the rehearsal times.

St. David's Episcopal Church
5050 Milton St.
San Diego, CA 92110

Offsite Rehearsal Schedule Below:

Wind Symphony
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Sinfonia
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Concert Orchestra
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Concert Winds
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Symphony Orchestra
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Chamber Orchestra
6:10 PM - 7:30 PM

Please note that regular rehearsals for Sunday Inspiration groups (Beginning Strings, Debut Strings, Debut Winds, Overture Strings, Overture Winds and Symphonic Strings) will take place as normal on Sunday, December 9  in Balboa Park.

Rehearsals at St. David's Episcopal Church will be held in the Rehearsal Room. Please see the map for further details (click to enlarge).
How To Report your Absences
1. Login to your Parent Portal here .

2. Click "Report an Absence"

3. Select the date you wish to report the absence for. 

4. Select a reason and click "Report Absence". 

Reporting your absences helps conductors and staff all stay on the same page throughout the season.
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 
Amazon Smile :)
With the holiday season around the corner, consider using Amazon Smile to help use your holiday cents wisely!

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to SDYS whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.com. AmazonSmile is the 
same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.

How to participate:

1. Use this link to be taken to the Amazon Smile page.  

2. You'll be asked to select "San Diego Youth Symphony" as your chosen charity. 

3. Shop from smile.amazon.com , and 0.5% of your purchase will be donated back to SDYS!  

Thank you for helping us make music education accessible and affordable for all!
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.
SDSU Bass Studio
The SDSU School of Music offers degrees in both performance and education. Our bass studio is a supportive environment where students get a solid technical
foundation, and are challenged to grow and become the best musicians they can be.
Study with San Diego Symphony principal bassist Jeremy Kurtz-Harris (classical) or jazz legend Bob Magnusson.

For more information about the program, or to inquire about attending a bass class, contact: jkurtzharris@sdsu.edu.
Application deadline for Fall 2019
undergraduate admission is
November 30, 2018
Merry Tuba Christmas
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.