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SDYS Office Hours
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Our offices will be closed on Friday, March 30 in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.
There are
NO rehearsals this weekend - Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1. We will resume regular office hours on Monday, April 2.
Happy Easter and Spring Break!
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Important Updates and Reminders
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Registration Opens April 2!
Online registration for the 2018-19 season will open on Monday, April 2! Current students will be able to register through the Parent Portal.
Auditions will take place May 30-June 16.
Click here for more info!
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Earth Day - No Rehearsals
Sunday, April 22
SDYS rehearsals on Sunday, April 22 are cancelled due to the Earth Fair here in Balboa Park. We encourage all of our Sunday ensembles to join us for the Open House Festival on Saturday, April 21!
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SDYS Open House Festival
10:00-5:30
Invite your friends and music teachers to join SDYS for our Open House Festival on Saturday, April 21. Your friends may sit in your ensemble, meet the conductor, and learn about joining SDYS.
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YOUR FRIENDS:
Experience how it feels to sit in the orchestra and feel the buzz of our weekend rehearsals.
NEW FAMILIES:
Get details on how to register for auditions, need-based tuition assistance, and information about programs that SDYS offers. |
On Sunday, April 29 Inspiration and Debut students are encouraged to bring a friend to their rehearsals!
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Volunteer Opportunity!
We are looking for several parent volunteers to help at SDYS' new and improved Open House Festival on Saturday, April 21!
Join us for a fun day of sharing experiences, stories, dreams, food, and raffles! This festival is an opportunity to become involved in the SDYS community, learn about different ensembles and conductors, and partake in sharing the love of music and the joy that music brings in a safe environment with parent support and guidance in the midst of a fun celebration.
Several booths will be set-up at the Casa del Prado from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm and interested parents can choose to host one of several tables during a designated shift.
We are also in need of non-perishable donations for the festival
Click here to sign up:
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Musical Artstops at
San Diego Museum of Art
Would you like an opportunity to perform at the San Diego Museum of Art, learn about the connections between art and music, and engage with museum goers?
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In collaboration with the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), students in
Sinfonia, Wind Symphony, or Ovation students are eligible to apply for Musical ArtStops.
Students will have the opportunity to present a 10-minute performance centering around works of art at SDMA. SDYS and SDMA staff members will provide training for students.
Training will include an overview of
the music as it relates to the artwork as well as etiquette while
engaging a group of museum visitors.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
- Deadline for Application
Saturday, May 12, 2018 - Training sessions at SDMA - 12:15 or 1:15
Monday, May 14, 2018 - Deadline to submit the title of art selections to Brenna at
Sunday, May 20, 2018 - Performance at SDMA - All students called at 12:30pm
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SDYS T-shirts and Hoodies
T-shirt and hoodies orders will be placed monthly. Please check sizes and measurements very carefully before ordering as t-shirts and hoodies
cannot be returned or exchanged.
The next deadline for orders is
April 10. Orders can be picked up at SDYS office during normal business hours, or at student rehearsals
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Order Deadline
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Delivery Date
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March 13 (passed)
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March 28
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April 10
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April 25
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May 15
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May 30
(in time for final rehearsals)
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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 flutes, violas and trombones!
For any questions regarding instrument donations
please email Charlie Perkes
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Kudos!
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Share Your Good News!
Share your exciting news about substantial musical achievements.
We'll post them in the weekly update to inspire others!
Jack Grenda (percussion in Wind Symphony and Sinfonia) earned a seat in the 2018 San Diego County Middle School Honor Band, which will perform a concert in May at the University of San Diego. Kudos Jack!
Raynisha Fields went to support her sponsored lessons teacher, Batya MacAdam-Somer in a performance with her quartet last weekend. Batya is one of our talented Teaching Artists here at SDYS.
Please submit your recent music-related accomplishments by email to Conservatory Program Coordinator, Brenna Casey at
[email protected]
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Raynisha Fields and Batya MacAdam-Somer
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General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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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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El Sistema Educators Workshop
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In alliance with El Sistema USA, Global Leaders Program will be hosting a boot camp workshop in Honduras.
Our very own, Chris Lea (Debut Winds and Overture Winds Conductor) has been invited to participate as one of the fellows in the program!
Over the course of 10 days on the ground in Honduras, 10 rigorously selected Bootcamp Fellows build valuable skills in a variety of innovative pedagogical, artistic, and social practices. Participants apply learnings on site under the guidance of an international Faculty of expert Teaching Artist Trainers. Days are spent mentoring 100 at-risk youth of the National Youth Orchestra of Honduras (Filarmónica Nacional de la Juventud Hondureña), while evening Faculty-led workshops provide an opportunity to reflect in an immersive peer-oriented setting. Upon completion, Bootcamp Fellows are awarded certificates as El Sistema Educators.
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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 [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!
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Sphinx Performance Academy 2018 Summer Program
The Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA) is thrilled to partner with the Curtis Institute of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music for its 2018 summer programming. SPA is a full-scholarship, intensive chamber music and solo performance program designed for aspiring
Black and Latino string players, ages 11-17.
Learn more about the Sphinx Performance
Academy and the application process.
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International Music Sessions
You are invited to participate in a premiere summer program that celebrates cultural exchange through music and study with world class artist and meet musicians from all over the world!
IMS Tuition: $1000
UCSD Room & Board fee: $700 (optional)
Audition Requirements: 2 contrasting works
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Sincerely,
Brenna Casey
Conservatory Program Coordinator
Financial support provided by the City of San Diego
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