Thursday, September 9
In This Issue...

  • 2021-2022 Covid-19 Precautions
  • Volunteer Opportunities!
  • Symphony Orchestra (Strings) Rehearsal - Tonight!
  • Rehearsals Begin THIS Weekend! - September 11 & 12
  • Concerto Competitions
  • *New* SDYS Electives
  • Carpool Sign up
  • Sign Up for Text Alerts
  • SDYS is Hiring
  • ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted!
  • ChIMES "Fall Fun on the Farm" Session Now Enrolling!
  • General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
  • Educational Resources
2021-2022 Covid-19 Waiver & Precautions
As we resume in-person rehearsals, SDYS students’ health and safety remains our highest priority. We will notify you of any updates throughout the season, as CDC or local guidelines are modified. Please follow the link here to view our updated Covid-19 policies.

*In addition, all students will need to submit a Covid-19 Waiver before the first rehearsal at the link below:
Volunteer Opportunities!
We are looking for several parent volunteers to help check-in students during our first rehearsal weekend, September 11, 2021!

If this is something you could help with please sign up at the link below. 
Symphony Orchestra (Strings) Rehearsal
TONIGHT, September 9
5:45pm call time
Wilson MS,
El Cajon Blvd
Between 37th & 39th St.

As a reminder, Symphony Orchestra Strings (only) will have their first required rehearsal tonight, Thursday, 9/9. Call time is 5:45pm in the rehearsal room of Wilson MS and ends at 8:30pm. The rehearsal room is to the right of the elevators, on garage level 2. Music will be handed out at rehearsal. Returning students, please bring your leather SDYS music folder to rehearsal.

All Ovation will have rehearsals as scheduled on Saturday, September 11 in addition to the strings-only rehearsal on 9/9.
Rehearsals Begin THIS Weekend!
This Saturday & Sunday, September 11 and 12
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

Summer is quickly coming to an end and rehearsals will begin this Saturday and Sunday (September 11 and 12)! 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.

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.

Please have your student arrive 15 minutes before the rehearsal start time below. They will check-in in front of room 207 and receive their materials prior to rehearsal.
Saturday, September 11 @ Balboa Park
Sinfonia, 8:30am-10:30am
Wind Symphony, 10:45am-12:45pm
Philharmonia, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Concert Winds, 1:15pm-3:00pm
Concert Orchestra, 3:15pm-5:15pm

Saturday, September 11 @ Wilson Middle School
Symphony Orchestra, 2:00pm-3:45pm
Chamber Orchestra, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Sunday, September 12 @ Balboa Park
Symphonic Strings, 1:00pm-3pm
Overture Winds, 3:00pm-5pm
Overture Strings 3:15pm-5:15pm
Debut Strings, 1:15pm-2:45pm
Debut Winds, 1:15pm-2:45pm
Beginning Strings, 3:00pm-4:30pm
Showcase and Ovation
Concerto Competitions
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.
This year, candidates for the Ovation competition must select a movement from a multi-movement concerto. Complete concertos will not be performed for the 2021-2022 season. Candidates for the Showcase competition must select a movement from the approved list of concertos below.

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.

Please review the competition details, application deadline, and full requirements on the SDYS website prior to registering. There is a $40 application fee.
Showcase Competition
Preliminary Round: Saturday, October 10, 2021 Approx. 1-6pm
Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public.

Final Round: Friday, October 22, 2021 6pm Free event – public welcome!

Ovation Competition
Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 3, 2021 Approx. 1-6pm
Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public.

Final Round: Friday, October 15, 2021 6pm Free event – public welcome!
*New* SDYS Electives
SDYS is thrilled to offer five new electives this year, to enrich the experience for our current students. Led by our SDYS conductors and teaching artists, electives are offered in 11-week fall and spring sessions. See what's offered below and visit our website for more information. These are open to students across San Diego, so invite your friends!

The following electives will be offered, pending enrollment, for the 2021-2022 Season:

  • Chamber Music
  • Beginning Music Theory & Composition (fall only)
  • Intermediate Music Theory & Composition (spring only)
  • AP Music Theory Prep (year-long)
  • Improvisation & Songwriting
Carpool Sign Up
Sign up here to join the carpool roster. The roster will be emailed to all registrants in September. Please note that it is up to you to contact other registrants and make your connection after the roster is sent.
Sign Up for Text Alerts
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.

CHOOSE YOUR ENSEMBLE CODE FROM THIS LIST:
SDYS is Hiring

We have several positions open as we plan to return to in-person activities. If you would like to learn more, please visit www.sdys.org/jobs to read the job descriptions.

  • Teaching Artists (woodwind)
  • Institutional Giving/Grants Assistant (PT)
  • Individual Giving Coordinator (FT)
ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted!

We are looking for Conservatory musicians to come demonstrate their instrument for young children ages 0-5 and their caregivers as a ChIMES Guest Musician. ChIMES classes are currently taking place OUTDOORS in Balboa Park or Liberty Station on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Come play a short piece of your choice, as well as a classic kid favorite like Twinkle Twinkle or If You're Happy and You Know It.
Would you like to demonstrate your instrument for young children ages 0-5 and their caregivers as a ChIMES Guest Musician? 

Please complete the Guest Musician Interest Form and we will get in touch to confirm details! This is a fun experience that also counts for community service or volunteer hours. Please email chimes@sdys.org with any questions. More info here. Thank you!
ChIMES "Fall Fun on the Farm" Session Now Enrolling!
It’s time for some “Fall Fun on the Farm!” Join our fall session as we sing, play, and “moooove” to the music and explore farm animals, tractors and wagons, and the fall harvest.

This 8-week session (for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers) starts next week and there are still a few openings for outdoor classes in Liberty Station (Mondays) and Balboa Park (Fridays). 

All enrolled families will also receive access to the online ChIMES Video Library, curated Spotify playlists, songbooks, and supplemental educational materials, which are great ways to continue the music at home in between classes!

Visit sdys.org/chimes for more information and to register.
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.
Hausmann Chamber Music Program

Hausmann Chamber Music Program will be up and running for the fall/winter semester at San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance! Our sessions will take place indoors on campus. Here are some details:

  • The program takes place weekly on Sunday afternoons, running from October 3rd through December 5th, culminating in a final concert.
  • Registration deadline is September 15th.
  • Tuition is $420.
  • Scholarships are available.
  • COVID-19 guidelines will be in place, including mandatory masking and social distancing.
  • More information can be found here.
New Instrument Rental Coming to San Diego!
Would like to announce an instrument rental open house on:

Saturday, September 4th, 10am-4pm

Special guest artist performances by:
instructor and professional cellist Elizabeth Brown, 10am
San Diego Symphony cellist Nathan Walhout, 1:30 pm
Hausmann Quartet cellist Alex Greenbaum, 3 pm

The open house will feature violin, viola, and cello rental outfits and a selection of instruments for students and professionals available for sale. As always, ALB will offer a great selection of student and professional bows, cases, and rosin in addition to consultation, rehair, and repair services.

Hope to see you there!

This event will be well-ventilated. Masks required.

Located in the same building as Abe Liebhaber Bows
Educational Resources

Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.
Sincerely,
The Conservatory Team
Financial Support Provided by the City of San Diego.
This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency.
Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.