Dear SDYS Families,
As you may have noticed, we now have locks on the bathrooms of the second floor of the
Casa del Prado. For your students' safety, please remind them to be discrete when sharing the bathroom code.
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Traffic Alert
(please allow extra time to park and/or drop off for adjusted rehearsals on Saturday)
Cinco de Mayo Celebration in The Park
Saturday ,May 4
11am - 6pm
Event will take place in the Plaza de Panama and Spreckels Organ Pavilion.
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Upcoming Rehearsal Adjustments and Cancellations
Please read carefully!
- Encore! Saturday, May 4 - Due to our annual fundraising event in Balboa Park, rehearsals will be adjusted as the following:
- Wind Symphony 8:30am - 10:10am, room 207
- Sinfonia 10:15am - 11:55am, room 207
- Concert Orchestra 12pm - 1:40pm, room 207
- Symphony Orchestra 1:45pm - 3:25pm, room 207
- Concert Winds 1:45pm - 3:25pm, room 205
- Chamber Orchestra 3:30pm - 4:45pm room 205
- Sunday, May 5, 12, 19 and June 2 - Overture Strings and Overture Winds rehearsals will be extended 30 minutes. Symphonic Strings will not be extended.
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2019 - 20 Registration is Open!
April 2 - May 20
Registration fee increases to
$50
Tomorrow May 3, at 12 noon.
Returning students are able to register for the new season now
through May 20!
Students can enroll on the
Parent Portal
.
Click
here
for more information on registration.
Auditions will take place
Wednesday, May 29 - Saturday, June 15.
All currently enrolled musicians--
including marching band students
--must audition in June.
The audition schedule will be available on
Friday, May 24.
Click
here
for more information on auditions.
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SDYS Open Day!
May 11 - 12
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Bring your friend to rehearsal on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12! Your friends may sit in your ensemble, meet the conductor, and learn about joining SDYS. We will have an
information booth
set up to answer any questions.
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Ovation Audition Q & A with the Music Director
Saturday, May 11
1:00pm - 1:40pm
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Dear 8th-11th grade Sinfonia and Wind Symphony Parents and Musicians,
I hope that you are doing well and having a wonderful spring season.
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I am writing let you know about an
Ovation Program Audition Q and A
meeting for the 2019-20 season audition.
The Ovation ensembles are the highest level ensembles at SDYS. It offers students and families exciting repertoire, concert performances, leadership and community opportunities, and outstanding musical training.
On
Saturday, May 11
at the end of Sinfonia rehearsal, from
1:00pm-1:40pm,
I will be hosting an informal meeting for all interested Sinfonia and Wind Symphony students and parents in
room 205.
We will discuss details about the Ovation ensembles and have an informal Q and A session for students and parents to learn about Ovation auditions, practice tips, and much more.
All current Sinfonia and Wind Symphony musicians who will be in 9th grade or higher for the 2019-20 year will have the opportunity to be considered for the Ovation Program when auditioning in June. Students may also apply to be considered for an Ovation leadership position as well.
I hope to see you all at
1pm on Saturday, May 11 in Room 205
after Sinfonia rehearsal, and I look forward to meeting you all in person!
Please feel free to email me at
jedmons@sdys.org
, if I can provide any additional assistance or can answer any questions that you might have about the Ovation Program.
With Best Wishes,
Mr. Edmons
Music Director San Diego Youth Symphony
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Graduating Seniors
If you are graduating from high school and SDYS this year, we would love to acknowledge your accomplishments and your future plans on our year end concert program.
We're proud of your accomplishments and excited to hear about the next phase of your life!
To be included on our year end program, please send the following items to Communications Coordinator Anji Taylor
,
ataylor@sdys.org
.
- Your name
- Head shot
- Name of college or university you will be attending
- Your major
Thank you, and congratulations!
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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 violas and 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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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.
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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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San Diego Winds Concert
Monday, May 6, 7:30pm
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy, El Cajon, CA, 92019
The San Diego Winds has generously provided free tickets for their concert: Player's Choice Chamber Concert. Come enjoy an evening of chamber music with San Diego's professional musicians!
Tickets can be found
here
.
Enter "VIP" in the coupon code at checkout for free tickets.
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Musical America
With many offerings all over the United States and the world, find your Summer 2019 music festival
here
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Masterclasses Berlin 2019
July 14 - 21
Berlin, Germany
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
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Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp
August 4 - 11
Golden Bell Camp, Divide, Colorado
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.
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Registration Deadline: June 30, 2019
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Registration deadline: June 1, 2019
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San Diego Bass Fest
SDSU Community Music School
June 18 - 22
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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.
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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
!
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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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