In This Issue...
- Traffic Alerts
- Covid-19 Policy for Fall Performances
- Concerto Competition Finals
- SDYS Youth Leadership Council
- SDYS Veterans Day Concert Dates and Call Times
- Musical Artstops
- Concert Attire
- Volunteer Opportunites!
- 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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Ovation & Showcase Level
Concerto Competition Finals
Free Admission!
Ovation Finals
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 Symphony or Chamber Orchestra at an upcoming concert.
Congratulations to all Showcase Concerto Competition musicians on your outstanding preliminary round performances on Sunday, October 10.
Please look forward to the Showcase Final Round, which will be on Friday, October 22.
Showcase Finalists (in no order):
Yoyo Wu, Marimba
Serena Liu, Flute
Anthoney Kim, Violin
Caitlin Wang, Violin
Cynthia Huang, Cello
Dylan Ellis, Violin
Yina Li, Cello
Honorable Mention:
Alvin Wang, Viola
Dominic Guevara, Violin
Please join us in the audience at this week's and next week's performances to hear the beautiful music and to support our musicians!
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Led by SDYS musicians, and mentored by SDYS program managers, Kaitlyn Korogy and Dr. Lauren Rausch, the SDYS Youth Leadership Council brings together young leaders from across SDYS programs to connect and contribute to the future of SDYS.
Youth leaders meet together twice a month on Zoom or in Balboa Park to collaborate and utilize a secure, private group chat to share ideas in between meetings.
Eligibility:
- Current SDYS musician in good standing
- Ages 14 and over
- Participants must have parent/guardian permission to join
*Please register at the link below
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SDYS Veterans Day Concert Dates & Call Times!
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.
Showcase
Saturday, November 13, 4pm Concert
Concert Winds
SCreening/Rehearsal call: 11:00am
Rehearsal release: 12:15pm
Concert call: 3:00pm
Concert Orchestra
SCreening/Rehearsal call: 11:30am
Rehearsal release: 12:45pm
Concert call: 3:00pm
Sinfonia
Screening/Rehearsal call: 12:00pm
Rehearsal release: 1:20pm
Concert call: 3:15pm
Wind Symphony
Screening/Rehearsal call: 12:35pm
Rehearsal release: 1:50pm
Concert call: 3:15pm
Philharmonia
Screening/Rehearsal call: 1:05pm
Rehearsal release: 2:20pm
Concert call: 3:30pm
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Inspiration
Sunday, November 14, 1pm Concert
Symphonic Strings
Screening/Rehearsal call: 9:45am
Rehearsal release: 11:00am
Concert call: 12:15pm
Overture Strings
Screening/Rehearsal call: 10:15am
Rehearsal release: 11:30am
Concert call: 12:15pm
Overture Winds
Screening/Rehearsal call: 10:45am
Rehearsal release: 12:00pm
Concert call: 12:30pm
Ovation
Sunday, November 14, 6pm Concert
Screening/Rehearsal Call time: 3:15pm
*Ovation ensembles will have one call time for both rehearsal and concert.
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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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Concert Attire
Concert attire is a visual representation of the artistic excellence we present on stage. Students will not be allowed to participate in the group photo or perform at the concert without wearing either sets of the appropriate concert attire.
Please reference the concert attire flyer at the link below:
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SDYS is looking for several parent volunteers to help prep bags for students, September 30, 2021!
Volunteering opportunities will occur in two sessions from 9am to 1pm in Casa del Prado Room# 207A.
Please sign up at the link below.
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Would you like to help volunteer at our first concert of the season?
SDYS is looking for enthusiastic parents to help chaperone and check-in students at the November concerts.
If you feel this might be something you are interested in please follow the link below to sign up for a time slot.
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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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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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