Thursday, September 20

Photo Day This Weekend! September 22 and 23 Ensemble Photos will be taken  during rehearsals this weekend, September 22 and 23. Please remember that students need to come dressed to their rehearsals in CONCERT ATTIRE . Students without concert attire will not be in the photos. No sunglasses or transition lenses allowed - we want to see your face and eyes! Please double check your concert attire .

Saturday Wind Symphony - 10:00am-10:30am Sinfonia - 11:00am-11:30am Concert Orchestra - 2:45pm-3:15pm Ovation ensembles - 3:10pm-3:45pm Concert Winds - 3:30pm-4:00pm Sunday  Symphonic Strings - 1:30pm - 2:00pm Debut Winds - 2:00pm - 2:30pm Debut Strings - 2:30pm - 3:00pm Overture Strings - 3:15pm - 3:45pm Overture Winds - 3:45pm - 4:15pm

Photo Day Volunteers Saturday, September 22 Sunday, September 23 SDYS is still looking for several volunteers to assist in directing students from their rehearsal rooms to their outdoor group photo site in Balboa Park this weekend, September 22 and 23. Volunteers will also be asked to help direct students back into their rooms after their photo sessions. Thank you in advance! Sign Up

SDYS Family Portal Be sure to log onto your  SDYS Portal to review all of the important information you need to support your student. If at any time you are unclear or have questions about your student's participation, please feel free to contact us at the office.

At the family portal , you can: view your student's ensemble season calendar review your program's handbook report an absence, and keep track of your student's attendance anytime. 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 so that conductor's can plan rehearsals accordingly.

Saturday Rehearsals: Wind Symphony: 8:30 to 10:30 AM  ( 8:15am Call ) Room 207   Sinfonia: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM  ( 10:45am Call ) Room 207  Concert Orchestra: 1:15 to 3:15 PM ( 1:00pm Call ) Room 207  Wind Orchestra: 2:00 to 3:15 PM  ( 1:45pm Call ) Room 205 Concert Winds: 3:30 to 5:15 PM ( 3:15pm Call ) Room 205  Symphony Orchestra: 3:30 to 6:00 PM  ( 3:15pm Call ) Room 207 Chamber Orchestra: 6:10 to 7:30 PM  Room 207

Sunday Rehearsals: Debut Strings: 1:15 to 3:00 PM  ( 1:00pm Call ) Room 204 Debut Winds: 1:15 to 3:00 PM ( 1:00pm Call ) Room 205 Symphonic Strings: 1:15 to 3:00 PM  ( 1:00pm Call ) Room 207  Beginning Strings: 3:15 to 5:00 PM ( 3:00pm Call ) Room 204 Overture Strings: 3:15 to 5:00 PM  ( 3:00pm Call ) Room 207   Overture Winds: 3:15 to 5:00 PM  ( 3:00pm Call ) Room 205

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   Location: University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public. Final Round:  Friday, October 26, 2018. Ticketed event. Public welcome! Location: University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 Ovation Competition Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 7, 2018 Location: University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave., San Diego, CA 92103  Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public. Final Round: Friday, October 19, 2018. Ticketed event. Public welcome! Location: University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 Application Deadline: September 26 at 5PM More information

Showcase Application

Ovation Application

Sinfonia Repertoire List Wind Symphony Repertoire List

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

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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  at  cperkes@sdys.org .

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.

Global Education Elite Thursday, September 27 Dear Educators, Students and/or Parents,  In an increasingly competitive world, properly preparing for the rigors of college is critical to future success.  That’s why UCSD Extension offers an unique virtual seminar to discuss the importance of pre-college prep credit. UCSD Extension’s goal is not only to help students stand out during the college application process but also get the most out of their education going forward. Please join us, other educators, students and parents for this virtual seminar to get a head start on college application.  Building Global Citizenship in Secondary Education September 27, 4 pm pst (7 pm est)   Objective: To understand the key factors and qualities necessary for working in a global society; understand different approaches high schools take for creating global citizens; how students prepare for a global campus; a glimpse into the UCSD-GEE Global Citizen program. Presenters:        Ed Abeyta, Director, UCSD Extension Pre-College Program Ulli Reiner, Orchestra Director, Poway Unified School District Polly Yu, Director, Global Education Elite We look forward to your participation!  For questions, please contact us directly at  info@globaleducationelite.com.   Sincerely, The Global Education Elite Team Register

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. Learn More

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!

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Sincerely, Brenna Casey Conservatory Program Coordinator

Financial support provided by the City of San Diego.