Thursday, September 2
In This Issue...

  • 2021-2022 Covid-19 Precautions
  • Thank You!
  • Ovation (Strings) Rehersal - Septemebr 9
  • Rehearsals Begin Soon! - September 11 & 12
  • Concerto Competitions
  • *New* SDYS Electives
  • Volunteer & Carpool Opportunities
  • Sign Up for Text Alerts
  • In Honor of Jeff Edmons
  • Rehearsal Times
  • SDYS is Hiring
  • ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
  • General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
  • Educational Resources
2021-2022 Covid-19 Precautions
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:
Season's First Downbeat

Thank you to all SDYS families who contributed and attended Season's First Downbeat! We had a wonderful time meeting and speaking to all of you in person after such a long time.
Ovation (Strings) Rehearsal on September 9
Thursday, September 9
5:45pm call time
Wilson MS,
El Cajon Blvd
Between 37th & 39th St.

As a reminder, Ovation Strings (only) will have their first required rehearsal Thursday, 9/9. Call time is 5:45pm in the rehearsal room of Wilson MS and ends at 8:30pm. The rehearsal room is to the right of the elevators, on garage level 2. Music will be handed out at rehearsal. Returning students, please bring your leather SDYS music folder to rehearsal.

All Ovation will have rehearsals as scheduled on Saturday, September 11 in addition to the strings-only rehearsal on 9/9.
Rehearsals Begin Soon!
September 11 and 12
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

Summer is quickly coming to an end and rehearsals will begin next Saturday and Sunday (September 11 and 12)! Be sure to log onto your SDYS Portal to review all of the important information you need to support your student. You can view your student's ensemble calendar, review your program's Handbook, report an absence, and keep track of your student's attendance anytime here.

Remember that consistent, weekly attendance at rehearsals is not only a requirement for SDYS musicians, but it is essential to creating strong musical ensembles. Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts will be recorded. Communication about any absence for any reason is imperative for the conductor's planning.

Please have your student arrive 15 minutes before the rehearsal start time below. They will check-in in front of room 207 and receive their materials prior to rehearsal.
Saturday, September 11
Sinfonia, 8:30am-10:30am
Wind Symphony, 10:45am-12:45pm
Philharmonia, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Concert Winds, 1:15pm-3:00pm
Concert Orchestra, 3:15pm-5:15pm

*At Wilson Middle School
Symphony Orchestra, 2:00pm-3:45pm
Chamber Orchestra, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Sunday, September 12
Symphonic Strings, 1:00pm-3pm
Overture Winds, 3:00pm-5pm
Overture Strings 3:15pm-5:15pm
Debut Strings, 1:15pm-2:45pm
Debut Winds, 1:15pm-2:45pm
Beginning Strings, 3:00pm-4:30pm
Showcase and Ovation
Concerto Competitions
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.
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.
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!

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!
*New* SDYS Electives
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
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to help prepare folders and materials for our student's first rehearsal? Sign up at the link below to volunteer on September 9, here at Balboa Park!
We are looking for several parent volunteers to help check-in students during our first rehearsal weekend, September 11, 2021!

Carpool Sign Up
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.
Sign Up for Text Alerts
SDYS students and families now have the option to receive important ensemble-specific updates via text to their phone. Notifications will only be sent for important updates or changes, e.g., rehearsal cancellation, concert times, etc.  

To opt-in, text "@" followed by your ensemble code to 81010.

CHOOSE YOUR ENSEMBLE CODE FROM THIS LIST:
In Honor of Jeff Edmons
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!
  • 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.

  • 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.
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. 
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)
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.
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!
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.
Hausmann Chamber Music Program

Hausmann Chamber Music Program will be up and running for the fall/winter semester at San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance! Our sessions will take place indoors on campus. Here are some details:

  • The program takes place weekly on Sunday afternoons, running from October 3rd through December 5th, culminating in a final concert.
  • Registration deadline is September 15th.
  • Tuition is $420.
  • Scholarships are available.
  • COVID-19 guidelines will be in place, including mandatory masking and social distancing.
  • More information can be found here.
New Instrument Rental Coming to San Diego!
Would like to announce an instrument rental open house on:

Saturday, September 4th, 10am-4pm

Special guest artist performances by:
instructor and professional cellist Elizabeth Brown, 10am
San Diego Symphony cellist Nathan Walhout, 1:30 pm
Hausmann Quartet cellist Alex Greenbaum, 3 pm

The open house will feature violin, viola, and cello rental outfits and a selection of instruments for students and professionals available for sale. As always, ALB will offer a great selection of student and professional bows, cases, and rosin in addition to consultation, rehair, and repair services.

Hope to see you there!

This event will be well-ventilated. Masks required.

Located in the same building as Abe Liebhaber Bows
Educational Resources

Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.
Sincerely,
The Conservatory Team
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.