Thursday, April 28
  • 2022-2023 Registration & Audition Period
  • Spring Concert Call Times
  • Spring Concert Tickets
  • Graduating Seniors
  • SDYS is hiring
  • ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
  • General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
ALL rehearsals will resume as normal this weekend - 4/30 and 5/1
22-23 Registration & Audition Period
Now Open!
Deadline June 8

Registration and auditions will open are now open for the 2022-2023 season! We hope that you join us next season to rehearse and perform with your SDYS conductors and friends! Please see the following details about this year's auditions:
  • Returning students must complete their registration and upload their auditions to the Acceptd platform no later than June 8, 2022. 
  • Marching band students may audition (for any SDYS ensemble) from April 15- June 8, and join mid-year.
How to Register & Audition:

  • Complete your Registration for SDYS by June 8: Register Here!
  • Review and prepare all audition requirements listed on our website.
  • This includes scales, solo piece(s), and orchestral excerpts.
  • It is recommended that you review the repertoire requirements with your private teacher. 
  • Complete Audition Application online via Acceptd by June 8: Audition Here!
  • Results will be available in July. Results will not be given over the phone.
Prelude Level Performance
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Room 207
6:00pm
Debut Winds, Debut Strings, and Beginning Strings will have a final performance on Sunday, May 8 at Balboa Park in Room 207. Please come out and support these wonderful musicians!
Spring Concert Schedule

Spring concerts will be Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22
held at Lincoln Senior High School Performing Arts Center
(4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) map

Participation at the concert is required by all students who are performing. Please save the dates for the SDYS' Spring Concerts this May. There will be dress rehearsals prior to the concert, and as a reminder, any musician who misses the dress rehearsal will forfeit participation in the concert. All students are expected to attend the entire concert, out of respect for their fellow musicians.

*All dress rehearsals will be held at LHS on the day of the concert.

*All students should arrive to their dress rehearsal at LHS in concert attire.

Concert Call Times:
Saturday, May 21, 1pm Concert:
Concert Winds, Concert Orchestra and
Percussion Ensemble

Concert Winds:
Rehearsal Call time: 9:40AM
Rehearsal release: 10:35AM
Concert call time: 12:15PM

Concert Orchestra:
Rehearsal Call time: 10:10AM
Rehearsal release: 11:05AM
Concert call time: 12:30PM

Percussion Ensemble:
Rehearsal Call time: 10:10AM
Rehearsal release: 11:30AM
Concert call time: 12:30PM


Saturday, May 21, 6pm Concert:
Sinfonia, Wind Symphony and Philharmonia

Sinfonia:
Rehearsal Call time: 2:30PM
Rehearsal release: 3:30PM
Concert call time: 5:00PM

Wind Symphony:
Rehearsal Call time: 3:05PM
Rehearsal release: 4:05PM
Concert call time: 5:15PM

Philharmonia:
Rehearsal Call time: 3:35PM
Rehearsal release: 4:30PM
Concert call time: 5:30PM
Sunday, May 22, 1pm Concert:
Symphonic Strings, Overture Strings and Overture Winds

Symphonic Strings:
Rehearsal Call time: 9:30AM
Rehearsal release: 10:25AM
Concert call time: 12:00PM

Overture Winds:
Rehearsal Call time: 10:00AM
Rehearsal release: 10:55AM
Concert call time: 12:15PM

Overture Strings:
Rehearsal Call time: 10:30AM
Rehearsal release: 11:30AM
Concert call time: 12:30PM


Sunday, May 22, 6pm Concert:
Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra
Rehearsal Call time: 2:30PM
Rehearsal release:3:45PM
Concert call time: 5:30PM

Chamber Orchestra:
Rehearsal Call time: 2:30PM
Rehearsal release: 4:20PM
Concert call time: 5:30PM
Lincoln Senior High School Performing Arts Center
(4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) map
Saturday, May 21, 2022

Showcase Concert -1:00pm
(Concert Orchestra, Concert Winds, Percussion Ensemble)
Showcase Concert-6:00pm
(Wind Symphony and Sinfonia
Philharmonia)
Sunday, May 22, 2022

Inspiration Concert-6:00pm
(Overture Strings, Overture Winds, Symphonic Strings)
Ovation Concert - 6:00pm
(Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra)
*Families receiving tuition assistance, an email containing ticket purchasing instructions has been sent. Please reach out if you have not received an email.
Graduating Seniors

If you are graduating from high school and SDYS this year, we would love to acknowledge your accomplishment.

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

Please submit the following items on this form:
  • Your name 
  • Headshot or senior picture
  • Your plans are after graduating
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.

  • Strings Teaching Artist
  • Early Childhood Teaching Artist
  • Early Childhood Program Assistant
  • Community Program Assistant
  • Production Assistant
Come Volunteer for ChIMES!
Get a FREE snack voucher to redeem at an SDYS rehearsal!

SDYS' ChIMES program introduces the foundations of music to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through singing, movement and rhythm activities. One of their favourite parts of class is learning about different instruments from SDYS students like you! As a ChIMES Guest Musician volunteer, you would come visit a ChIMES class to demonstrate your instrument (by playing a very short piece of music of your choosing, and a children's song like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) and answer any questions families might have about your instrument and being part of SDYS. Students of all ages and from all SDYS ensembles are welcome!  Learn more about becoming a ChIMES Guest Musician here.

Please complete the Guest Musician Interest Form if you are interested - we have volunteer slots available Wed-Sat mornings in April and May! This is a fun experience that also counts for community service or volunteer hours, PLUS you will receive a voucher for a FREE snack at an SDYS rehearsal!

Email us at chimes@sdys.org with any questions. Thank you!
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.
Congratulations to all of the SDYS students who performed this past weekend at our annual fundraiser Encore! You all showed yourselves to be true ambassadors of SDYS. We could not be more proud!
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.
So You Think You’ve Got Talent San Diego

Old Mission Rotary presents an exciting annual talent show gala to raise funds for a special partner the Thousand Smiles Foundation. The Gala event will be held on May 14, 2022, at the Francis Parker School Auditorium. Finalists will have the opportunity to receive $1,000, $500, and $250 in cash prizes for the top performers. Please follow the link below for the talent entry form.
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.