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Coming this Sunday, May 16 at 10:00am: the premiere of (You Are) Amazing!

Be sure to mark your calendars for this Sunday's world premiere of the original work, "(You Are) Amazing" performed by SDYS string ensemble musicians plus students from several other music education organizations in the county and Tijuana. Commissioned by longtime supporter Phyllis Yates in celebration of SDYS' 75th Anniversary, the piece is a way to recognize all our incredible student musicians and to let them know, "You are amazing!" - even when times are tough. Tune in to YouTube live on Sunday morning to see it when it first comes out, then share the video with your friends and family. And remember, no matter what, with music in your life you are amazing!

Watch the premiere on YouTube

Sunday, May 16, 10:00am

Registration for the 2021-2022 season has closed for all returning students, but registration is still open for students who are NEW to SDYS, now through July 22.

Please visit our website here for more information.

Click here to view our COVID-19 Update pertaining to next season.

If you are graduating from high school and SDYS this year, we would love to acknowledge your accomplishments and your future plans on our year end concert program.

We're proud of your accomplishments and excited to hear about the next phase of your life!

To be included on our year end program, please fill out the form here. Thank you, and congratulations!

ChIMES is offering two 4-week “Surf, Sun, and Fun” sessions this summer, featuring songs and activities about the beach, ocean critters, and outdoor adventures. Come play with us in our musical sandbox this summer!

Choose from 45-min outdoor classes in Liberty Station or Balboa Park (Marston House grounds), or 30-min virtual ChIMES@Home classes. There are class options for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, as well as bilingual English/Spanish.

All enrolled families will also receive access to the online ChIMES Video Library, curated Spotify playlists, songbooks, and supplemental educational materials, which are great ways to continue the music at home in between classes!

Visit sdys.org/chimes for more information and to register (spots are filling quickly!)

SDYS' early childhood music program highlights one of the most integral phases of child development: the period of growth that takes place from birth to age 5. Classes are designed to enhance and further child development while building healthy attachment between the child and caregiver through hands-on play with instruments, singing, movement, rhythm activities, percussion, and more.

The interactive classes develop children’s musical, motor and aural skills and help facilitate learning in other areas. The program is specifically designed to create pathways for children to participate in ensemble-based programs for youth.

IMPORTANT LINKS FOR SPRING 2020-21

SmartMusic: please click here to see the user guide.

SoundTrap: please click here to see the user guide.

Zoom Audio: visit this website for step-by-step instructions to optimize Zoom for musical instruments.

Technology Support: please fill out this form if you are experiencing any tech issues. We will reach out to you as soon as possible.

Click here to view on our website.

Latin Grammy-nominated Mexican artist Sonia de los Santos is performing live in San Diego this weekend at the La Jolla Music Society's Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.

Sonia sings songs in both English and Spanish and has been hailed by Billboard as "one of the Latin Children's music artists you should know" and "Best Latin Children's Music." 

We are excited to announce that our friends at LJMS have offered FREE access to her live-streamed concert for all SDYS families! You can watch the concert live this Saturday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m., or view the concert on-demand until May 22. 

Use the promo code "LaMaraca" to access the Sonia de los Santos live-stream concert. We have no doubt that her joyful and bright music will have your whole family dancing and smiling!

The Hausmann Chamber Music Program's summer camp will return with live, in-person instruction this June! The camp will take place at Villa Musica in Sorrento Valley. It will run from 9am-12pm on June 21-26, culminating in a final performance at 10:30am on June 26. The festival is open to dedicated string players and pianists ages 12-22, by audition. Information can be found at our website, along with the application form. Please note that space will be limited and audition videos are required.

The application deadline is May 25.