In This Issue...
- 2021-2022 Covid-19 Precautions
- Season's First Downbeat - August 28
- Concerto Competitions
- *New* SDYS Electives
- Welcome Tristan
- Volunteer & Carpool Opportunities
- In Honor of Jeff Edmons
- Rehearsal Times
- SDYS is Hiring
- ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
- General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
- Educational Resources
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2021-2022 Covid-19 Precautions |
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As we resume in-person rehearsals, SDYS students’ health and safety remains our highest priority. We will notify you with any updates throughout the season, as CDC or local guidelines are modified. Please follow the link here to view our updated Covid-19 policies.
In addition, all students will need to submit a Covid-19 Waiver before the first rehearsal at the link below:
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Season's First Downbeat!
THIS Saturday, August 28
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
1650 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
All musicians and their families, new and returning, are invited to “Season’s First Downbeat.” This is a family orientation to meet the conductors, administrative staff, and discuss student safety protocols. You do not need to bring instruments.
Attendance is strongly encouraged.
Masks will be required throughout the duration of the event.
If you plan on making cash payments onsite, please bring exact change.
This event will be held in Balboa Park. Please allow yourself adequate time to find parking/use the tram. More parking information here.
Orientations are expected to last approximately 1.5 hours.
Schedule:
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Showcase
Check-in: 9:00am
Sinfonia
Wind Symphony
Philharmonia
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Showcase
Check-in: 10:30am
Concert Orchestra
Concert Winds
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Prelude/Inspiration
Check-in: 12:00pm
Symphonic Strings
Overture Winds
Overture Strings
Debut Winds
Debut Strings
Beginning Strings
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Ovation
Check-in: 1:30pm
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
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Showcase and Ovation
Concerto Competitions
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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 .
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This year, candidates for the Ovation competition must select a movement from a multi-movement concerto. Complete concertos will not be performed for the 2021-2022 season. Candidates for the Showcase competition must select a movement from the approved list of concertos below.
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.
Please review the competition details, application deadline, and full requirements on the SDYS website prior to registering. There is a $40 application fee. |
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Showcase Competition
Preliminary Round: Saturday, October 10, 2021 Approx. 1-6pm
Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public.
Final Round: Friday, October 22, 2021 6pm Free event – public welcome!
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Ovation Competition
Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 3, 2021 Approx. 1-6pm
Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public.
Final Round: Friday, October 15, 2021 6pm Free event – public welcome!
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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:
- Chamber Music
- Beginning Music Theory & Composition (fall only)
- Intermediate Music Theory & Composition (spring only)
- AP Music Theory Prep (year-long)
- Improvisation & Songwriting
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Welcome our new Conservatory Program Assistant |
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Hailing from Palm Desert California,
Tristan Akers has enjoyed a very broad and nurturing musical education. Having been a participant in music organizations such as Idyllwild Arts Academy and Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Ultimately, studying clarinet performance under the direction of Dr. Kathryn Nevin at the University of Redlands.
Tristan is excited and motivated to bring his experience in music education to SDYS. Please feel free to reach out and welcome our new Conservatory Program Assistant.
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Carpool and Volunteer Opportunities |
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Sign up here to join the carpool roster. The roster will be emailed to all registrants in September. Please note that it is up to you to contact other registrants and make your connection after the roster is sent. |
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We are looking for several parent volunteers to help check-in students during our Season's First Downbeat, August 28, 2021! |
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Two weeks ago we announced that longtime Music Director Jeff Edmons is planning to retire from SDYS effective August 15, 2021. Please help us celebrate and honor his 25-year legacy at San Diego Youth Symphony! |
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Record a Tribute video to Mr. Edmons before September 3rd. You can wish him well and share a favorite SDYS story or memory. We will collate and send everything to him. In lieu of recording a video if you would like to contact Jeff Edmons directly, you can reach out to him at jedmons@sdys.org.
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Donate to a fund created by Mr. Edmons, The SDYS Student Leadership and Community Service Fund. You can make a tax deductible contribution in honor of Mr. Edmons. This fund will give SDYS students the ability to engage in special projects or opportunities that develop and foster leadership and community service.
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2021-2022 Rehearsal Times
The SDYS Season Calendars are now updated with rehearsal times. We will be in touch by the first week of August if anything changes. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make the best decisions possible for all of our students, especially as we return to in-person rehearsals.
Please click here to view ensemble rehearsal times.
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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)
- Institutional Giving/Grants Assistant (PT)
- Individual Giving Coordinator (FT)
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Would you like to be a ChIMES Guest Musician?
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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This is a fun experience that also counts for volunteer or community service hours!
Our Guest Musician Interest Form has more information on available dates, times and locations - please complete the form if you would like to volunteer and we will get in touch to confirm details! Please email chimes@sdys.org with any questions. Thank you! |
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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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Educational Resources
Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.
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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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