Teacher Appreciation Week!
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We are so thankful for all of our incredibly talented teaching artists and conductors here at SDYS! Be sure to let your conductors and teachers know how much you appreciate them and all the hard work they do every day!
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To all of the hard working mothers out there,
SDYS wishes you a happy Mother's Day!
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Upcoming Rehearsal Adjustments and Cancellations
Please read carefully!
- Sunday, May 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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Seminars with Music Director, Mr. Edmons
May 11 - 12
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Mr. Edmons will be holding seminars on
Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12
. On Saturday, he will be speaking about
Ovation Auditions
and answering any questions about the Ovation ensembles. On Sunday, he will be speaking about the
journey through SDYS' ensembles
and the various opportunities they give.
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Saturday, May 11
1:00-1:40 Room 205
Dear 8th-11th grade Sinfonia and Wind Symphony Parents and Musicians,
I am writing let you know about an Ovation program audition Q & A at the end of Sinfonia rehearsal from
1:00pm - 1:40pm on Saturday, May 11 in room 205
.
We will discuss details about Ovation auditions, practice tips, and much more. 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.
Please feel free to email me at
jedmons@sdys.org
with any questions that you might have about the Ovation Program.
I look forward to meeting you all in person!
With Best Wishes,
Mr. Edmons
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Sunday, May 12
2:45-3:15 Room 207
Dear Inspiration Students and Families,
I am writing to let you know about a brief seminar which I will be presenting for all Overture Winds, Overture Strings, and Symphonic Strings musicians and families. This seminar will start at the end of Symphonic Strings rehearsal from
2:45pm - 3:15pm on Saturday, May 12 in room 207.
This special seminar and Q & A session will focus on the journey through SDYS. There are many opportunities available at SDYS for students and families as they take their journey through our programs. All Overture Strings, Overture Winds, and Symphonic Strings students are invited to attend!
I look forward to seeing you there!
With Best Wishes,
Mr. Edmons
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2019 - 20 Registration is Open!
April 2 - May 20
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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June 8 and June 9 Concert
Copley Symphony Hall
750 B Street
San Diego, CA 92101
The end of year concert at Copley Symphony Hall will be June 8 and June 9. Performance times are as follows:
Saturday, June 8, 1pm:
(morning dress rehearsals for all ensembles)
Overture Winds
Concert Winds
Concert Orchestra
Wind Symphony
Saturday, June 8, 7pm:
(afternoon dress rehearsals for all ensembles)
Sinfonia (Concerto)
Overture Strings
Symphonic Strings
Sinfonia
Sunday, June 9, 1pm
(afternoon dress rehearsals for all ensembles)
Symphony Orchestra
Wind Symphony
Chamber Orchestra
Exact call times will be posted next week.
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Concert on the Plaza is Cancelled
Friday, May 31
7:00pm
The Concert on the Plaza (also called the Summer Kickoff Concert) that was scheduled for May 31 has been cancelled for Showcase and Inspiration ensembles.
Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Strings will be performing that night, so please come out to hear them on the Botanical Garden lawn!
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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!
Deadline to be included in the year end concert program is Sunday, May 12.
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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!
Maximino Carreon (Concert Orchestra, Viola)
made 3rd chair viola in the CMEA-SBS Middle School Honors Orchestra. Kudos, Max!
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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Musical America
With many offerings all over the United States and the world, find your Summer 2019 music festival
here
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San Diego Summer Institute
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr,
San Diego, CA, 92115
July 7-13
For young musicians, nothing is more valuable than intense practice under the supervision of master musicians. Developing the needed discipline and desire for productive practice and learning music theory can be fun. The San Diego Summer Music Institute (SDSMI) brings together students of all levels together with some of the best teachers in Southern California to experience amazing musical opportunities while bonding with new friends. The SDSMI is more than mastering melody; it is creating positive lifelong memories.
This summer camp is open to all high school and middle school string, wind and percussion players.
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Registration Deadline: June 15, 2019
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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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