In This Issue...
- Covid-19 Policy for Fall Performances
- SDYS Electives Registration Closes Monday!
- Concerto Competition Finals
- Attendance Policies and Guidelines
- SDYS Veterans Day Concert Dates
- Musical Artstops
- Rehearsal Call Times
- SDYS is Hiring
- ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted!
- Kudos!
- General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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Covid-19 Policy for Fall Performances
Outlined below are the covid-19 policies that performers and attendees must follow for all SDYS Fall performances:
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A picture of your Covid-19 vaccination card will need to be submitted before any attended performance to the email: covid19vaccination@sdys.org
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Performers & attendees over the age of 6 and those who need a reasonable accommodation for medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before entering a venue. At-home test results will not be accepted. Find No-Cost Testing here.
*Failure to comply with these guidelines by student or attendee will result in exclusion from the concert. Please follow the link below for more detailed information and requirements.
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SDYS Electives Registration Closing on Monday! |
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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:
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Registration Deadline:
Monday, October 11
- Beginning Music Theory & Composition (fall only)
- Intermediate Music Theory & Composition (spring only)
- AP Music Theory Prep (year-long)
- Improvisation & Songwriting
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Concerto Competition Finals
Free Admission!
Friday, October 15, 6pm
University Christian Church
3900 Cleveland Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
SDYS invites you to attend our Ovation Concerto Competition Finals on Friday, October 15th at 6pm at the University Christian Church in Hillcrest. The recital is free to the public. The top three students will each receive an award to use toward their music education and the first place student will perform their concerto with the Ovation orchestra at an upcoming concert.
Congratulations to all Ovation Concerto Competition musicians on your outstanding preliminary round performances on Sunday, October 3.
Ovation Finalists (in no order):
Andrew Kang, Clarinet
Erica Wang, Flute
Anna Chong, Flute
Ellie Seohyun Lee, Violin
Justin Wu, Cello
Hannah Lee, Violin
Debora Okhotina, Cello
Honorable Mention:
Evelyn Nedelciuc, Cello
We hope that you can join us in the audience to hear the beautiful music and to support our musicians!
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Attendance Policies and Guidelines
As we continue in-person rehearsals, SDYS would like to remind all students and families of these specified attendance policies and guidelines:
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Students, please remember to hang your nameplate on the stand during every rehearsal. You will be marked absent if the nameplate isn't visible. If you have lost yours, please make a new one at the production table.
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Absences, late arrivals, or early departures must be reported at least one week in advance. Please report an absence request through your SDYS Parent Portal.
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Remember that consistent, weekly attendance at rehearsals is a requirement for SDYS musicians. No more than three absences in a concert period are allowed before repercussions are incurred.
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SDYS Veterans Day Concert Dates
Save the Date!
The season's first concerts will be here before you know it!
Participation at the concert is required by all students. Please save the dates for the SDYS Veterans Day Concerts this November.
Saturday, November 13
Showcase:
Sinfonia
Wind Symphony
Philharmonia
Concert Winds
Concert Orchestra
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Sunday, November 14
Inspiration:
Symphonic Strings
Overture Winds
Overture Strings
Ovation:
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
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*More detailed information including call times will be published
at a later date.
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Musical Artstops
San Diego Museum of Art
Sunday, November 7, 2021
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? In collaboration with the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), students in Sinfonia, Wind Symphony, or Ovation 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.
Students will be required to view the Museum of Art exhibit link found on the application form and select their top three pieces of art. Your top three selections will then need to be submitted to Conservatory Program Assistant by October 21, 2021. *Wind musicians will only select from outdoor exhibits.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Deadline for Application
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Deadline to submit the title of art selections to Tristan at: takers@sdys.org
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Performance at SDMA
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Weekend Rehearsal Call Times
SDYS would like to remind all students and families starting in-person programs that attendance is required and call times should be followed.
Listed below are the mandatory call times for all ensembles:
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Showcase Call-Times (Saturdays):
Sinfonia 8:15am
Wind Symphony 10:30am
Philharmonia 12:45pm
Concert Winds 1:00pm
Concert Orchestra 3:00pm
Prelude Call Times (Sundays):
Debut Winds 1:00pm
Debut Strings 1:00pm
Begining strings 2:45pm
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Inspiration Call-Times (Sundays):
Symphonic Strings 12:45
Overture Winds 2:45pm
Overture Strings 3:00pm
Ovation Call-Times (Saturdays):
Symphony Orchestra 1:45pm
Chamber Orchestra 1:45pm
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*Please consult the Student Handbook for further instruction reporting late arrivals and absences.
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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)
- Teaching Artists (Brass)
- Individual Giving Coordinator (FT)
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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.
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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!
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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 Tristan Akers, Conservatory Program Assistant, at takers@sdys.org.
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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.
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Southern California Viola Society Youth Competition |
SCVS presents Youth Competition in conjunction with the American Viola Society Festival and Primrose International Viola Competition |
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Applicants are required to to submit the online application along with a $35 dollar non-refundable application fee.
PRIZES
1st place: $500
2nd place: $300
3rd place: $150
All winners will be presented at a winner’s recital at the prestigious AVS Festival at the renowned Colburn School in Los Angeles. Winners and Honorable mentions will be presented at the final Winner’s recital at the Colburn School.
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We are thrilled to share with you a special opportunity to attend a live, in-person performance of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra with Music Director Rafael Payare and pianist Inon Barnatan at our new outdoor venue, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Saturday, October 9, 7:30 PM.
This event is exclusively for our region's Education community, including all students, student musicians, teachers, professors, educators and administrators.
All tickets for this event are just $10, and will be general admission to allow you to easily experience the concert from any vantage point you choose.
PROGRAM:
Reinaldo Moya: Siempre lunes, siempre marzo
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Titan 5 movement version
The event can only be accessed through the link Here.
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Opera Education Tours
Come see the final dress rehearsal of Die Fledermaus free of charge! Sign up now for our popular Opera Education Tours.
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Students can participate in all or part of the following schedule:
Sitzprobe: Sunday, Oct 10th 2-3PM
Trinity Episcopal Church
345 Chestnut St., Escondido, CA
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, Oct 14th 6-9PM
California Center for the Arts Escondido
341 N Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA
Please sign up at the link below:
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Youth Fit2Lead
Youth Fit2Lead's mission is to empower female teens to be capable and confident leaders through experiential leadership workshops!
On Saturday, October 16th, we are hosting a 1-day workshop called "Glowin' Within," where girls ages 13-18 get to develop self-confidence, find self-love and acceptance, and experience what it's like to be a part of a sisterhood! Our workshop includes yoga, dancing, leadership games, and special performances, all designed to inspire our youth!
Tuition is $300. We have scholarships available for those in need. If you know any teen girls who would be interested in attending, please let us know and we will schedule a Meet & Greet Zoom call!
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer |
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The American Cancer Society's Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is Scheduled for Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 7:00 am. This Countywide event will start and finish at Park Blv. and Presidents Way Lawn Area.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a walk dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer early detection and to raise funds to continue the free programs offered by the American Cancer Society. All individuals are invited to attend this exciting event!
The money raised from this event will be directed towards breast cancer research, patient services, and education. We invite you to attend this community celebration and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Please follow the link for more information regarding this event.
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Sincerely,
The Conservatory Team
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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.
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