Thursday, June 16
  • Have a Great Summer!
  • Reminder for Returning SDYS Students
  • May Concert Rehearsal Photos
  • Ready, Set, Play! Instrument Camp
  • SDYS is hiring
  • ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
  • General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
Reminder for Returning SDYS Students

By now, all returning SDYS students should have submitted an audition on Acceptd. Placements will go out on 7/1/2021. Please do not contact the office regarding placements until after the Fourth of July weekend.
May Concert Rehearsal Photos
May 21 & 22
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.

  • Institutional Giving Manager
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Community Program Assistant
  • Strings Teaching Artist
  • Early Childhood Teaching Artist
  • Production Assistant
Summer Guest Musician Volunteers Needed 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 favorite 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). Students of all ages and from all SDYS ensembles are welcome!  Learn more about becoming a ChIMES Guest Musician here.
 
We have summer volunteer slots available Wed - Sat mornings in June, July and August (Balboa Park and Liberty Station locations). Please complete the Guest Musician Interest Form if you are interested.

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.
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.
Carmel Valley Summer Symphony
Summer Intensive
July 25th-29th & August 1st-5th

  • Still looking for middle to high school level musicians to Join!

This summer, we will be hosting the 7th Summer Symphony Intensive. During the two-week intensive, students will play alongside other musicians in a full symphony orchestra, as well as in smaller jazz and chamber ensembles. Students have the opportunity to work with professional musicians from local symphonies such as the San Diego Symphony and the La Jolla Symphony. Under professional guidance, students rehearse in the two-week intensive leading up to the final concert, which features a wide range of music selections including orchestral and chamber works. The intensive is open to students ranging from elementary to middle to high school, and students will be able to work with fellow musicians at higher skill levels.

The intensive is completely free of cost! CVSS is a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and our mission is to provide cost-free and accessible music education to all students. By participating in our intensive, students will be awarded up to 30+ community service hours for their time and hard work.

If you have any questions about our intensive, feel free to reach out at cvssymphony@gmail.com. We hope to see you this summer!
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.