Thursday, September 6
Rehearsal Reminder Tonight
All Ovation String Musicians
Thursday, September 6

As a courtesy reminder, all Ovation string instrument musicians will have their first required strings rehearsal tonight Thursday 9/6 call time 5;45pm in Balboa Park Casa Del Prado Room 207.   Rehearsal will conclude at 8:30pm. You will receive your music when you arrive to the rehearsal.  If you are a returning Ovation String musician and have a leather SDYS Music Folder please bring it with you to the rehearsal this evening.

All Ovation musicians - strings, winds, brass and percussion will have rehearsals as scheduled on Saturday, September 8 in addition to the special strings musicians only rehearsal tonight on 9/6.
Rehearsals Start This Weekend!
Our new season has begun and rehearsals begin this weekend! 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.

We look forward to seeing you all this weekend! As a reminder here are the rehearsal schedules (times and room numbers): 

All students are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to rehearsal start time
this weekend to check in. Students will receive their name tags and music folders.

Saturday Rehearsals:

Wind Symphony: 8:30 to 10:30 AM  (Arrive at 8:00 AM)  Room 207 
Sinfonia: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM  (Arrive at 10:30 AM)  Room 207 
Concert Orchestra: 1:15 to 3:15 PM  (Arrive at 12:45 PM)  Room 207 
Concert Winds: 3:30 to 5:15 PM  (Arrive at 3:00 PM)  Room 205 
Wind Orchestra: 2:00 to 3:15 PM  (Arrive at 1:30 PM)  Room 205
Symphony Orchestra: 3:30 to 6:00 PM  (Arrive at 3:00 PM)  Room 207
Chamber Orchestra: 6:10 to 7:30 PM Room 207

Sunday Rehearsals:

Debut Strings: 1:15 to 3:00 PM  (Arrive at 12:45 PM)  Room 204
Debut Winds: 1:15 to 3:00 PM  (Arrive at 12:45 PM)  Room 205
Symphonic Strings: 1:15 to 3:00 PM  (Arrive at 12:45 PM)  Room 207 
Beginning Strings: 3:15 to 5:00 PM (Arrive at 2:45 PM) Room 204
Overture Strings: 3:15 to 5:00 PM  (Arrive at 2:45 PM)  Room 207 
Overture Winds: 3:15 to 5:00 PM  (Arrive at 2:45 PM)  Room 205 
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.
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.
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
2018-19 T-Shirt Design Contest  
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 . 
Last Year's Winner: Nina Bonaventure
Sign Up for Text Notifications!
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:

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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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 trombones! 

For any questions regarding instrument donations please email Charlie Perkes 
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.
YoungArts' National Arts Competition
Now accepting applications
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.
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.