- Traffic Alert
- Daylight Savings
- SDYS Spring Concert Dates
- 2023-2024 Registration
- Winter Concert Video Links
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- Winter Concert Photos
- Guest Musician Volunteers Needed for ChIMES!
- General Information, Other Events, Opportunities and More!
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Traffic Alert
Cherry Blossom Festival
March 10 - March 12, 2023
10am-6pm
Increased pedestrian/vehicle traffic around the Japanese Friendship Garden and Organ Pavillion.
St. Patricks Day Parade
Saturday, March 11, 2023
9am-6pm
Events and closures around 6th & Laurel to Quince, Balboa Drive North, & 6th Avenue.
Cabrillo Bridge Closure
March 11, 2023
9am-1:30pm
The Cabrillo Bridge road will be close to vehicles and pedestrians for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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*Recommendations*
Please plan to account for the lack of parking this weekend by carpooling, arriving early or scheduling drop-off/pickup zones beforehand.
SDYS recommends parking in the San Diego Zoo parking lot and enjoying the short walk over to the Casa Del Prado building.
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Daylight Savings
There is a time change this weekend! Daylight savings time begins Sunday, March 12. Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour!
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SDYS Spring Concert Dates
May 20 & 21, 2023
Hoover High School Theater
4474 El Cajon Blvd San Diego
Save the Date!
Participation at the concert is required by all students who are performing. Please save the dates for the SDYS' Spring Concerts. There will be dress rehearsals prior to the concert (same day), 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.
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Saturday, May 20
1:00pm
Showcase Percussion
Showcase Brass
Concert Winds
Concert Orchestra
6:00pm
Philharmonia
Wind Symphony
Sinfonia
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Sunday, May 21
1:00pm
Overture Strings
Overture Winds
Symphonic Strings
6:00pm
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
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*More detailed information including call times will be published
at a later date.
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2023-2024 Registration
Registration for the 2023-2024 season will begin on Friday, April 14. Enrollment forms and audition materials will become available on this date. We look forward to seeing you for another wonderful season!
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Winter Concert Video Links
Now Available!
Dear SDYS families, please see the video links below for viewings of the January Winter Concerts.
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1/28 Showcase - 1pm
Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Concert Winds, Concert Orchestra
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1/28 Showcase - 6pm
Philharmonia, Wind Symphony,
Sinfonia
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1/29 Inspiration - 1pm
Overture Winds, Overture Strings, Symphonic Strings
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1/29 Ovation - 6pm
Chamber Orchestra,
Symphony Orchestra
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Winter Concert Photos
January 28 & 29
Photos of the Winter concert are purchasable through the link below:
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Volunteer Opportunity!
Be a ChIMES Guest Musician
The early childhood 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, you will come visit a class to demonstrate your instrument (by playing a 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 volunteer slots available Wed - Sat mornings (Balboa Park and Liberty Station locations). Please complete the Guest Musician Interest Form if you are interested, and a staff member will get back to you.
This is a fun experience that also counts for community service or volunteer hours. Thank you!
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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.
- Strings Teaching Artist
- Production Assistant
- Woodwinds Teaching Artist
- Community Program Assistant
*The Early Childhood team is also looking for extra admin help at Saturday morning ChIMES classes in Liberty Station, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Please email chimes@sdys.org if you are interested.
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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
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Thank You, Mr. Kim & Mentors!
Thank you to the 25 SDYS student mentors that participated in their first assignments of the program last weekend. Students might see one or two new faces in rehearsal as mentors come to help in one of the 8 eligible ensembles. Conductors, students & parents all greatly appreciate your contribution to enriching the SDYS experience for others!
Furthermore, our mentors would not be prepared without the wonderful leadership and guidance of Sinfonia conductor Mr. Anthony Kim. Leading a pedagogy orientation on Sunday, March 26, Mr. Kim taught and demonstrated key teaching techniques to our mentors while also reinforcing SDYS etiquette standards. Thank you also to Olivier Lucca Romero (cello, Overture Strings) & Helena Proctor (flute, Overture Winds) for being incredible student models for the orientation.
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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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San Diego Symphony High School Ambassadors |
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The San Diego Symphony is seeking creative, driven, and responsible individuals for this summer's High School Ambassadors program.
High School Ambassadors is a paid summer internship program for high school students to develop skills for future employment in any field, particularly those in the performing arts. The program includes personal and professional development workshops and job shadowing opportunities culminating in a capstone project. Participants will work as ambassadors for the San Diego Symphony within the community and during the Summer 2023 season at its summer venue, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website and fill out an application by March 10, 2023. The application includes responding to an essay prompt and providing two letters of recommendation. Please note that due to the number of applications, we may not accept all who apply.
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MUSICA VIVACE is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization who focuses on curating piano-centered classical concerts with some of the finest emerging artists of our time. Our theme this season is "Young Wanderers," and we will be hosting 3 fabulous artists this month who will perform a carefully selected repertoire of their choice sharing their choices and journey with the audience.
The first concert will be on March 18th, Saturday, at 7pm at the St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. We hope you can join us and hope the community can learn more about MUSICA VIVACE and our mission.
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American Extravaganza!
A very special program of American music
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Our upcoming “American Extravaganza” concert will live up to the title with a lively and entertaining program of music by some of America’s most recognized composers. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, March 19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.
Music Director and Conductor John LoPiccolo has carefully selected lighthearted music that will delight audiences. Our guest artists, the Chestnut Brass Company, have some fun surprises planned that will keep you laughing!
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California Orchestra Academy
Summer Music Festival
Monterey County, CA
July 5 - 15
Formerly COJAC, the California Orchestra Academy will focus on a different theme each year, combining a premier orchestral experience with mentorship, conducting fellowships, masterclasses, leadership training, and more for participants of all backgrounds.
Open to ages 14 - 24; full scholarships available to qualified participants. COA 2023 faculty announcement coming soon. Application opens soon - sign up below to be notified.
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Banding Together Spring 2023
Banding Together serves students at ages 13-24 who have special needs through singing, playing drums, jamming, and much more. The goal of Jam Sessions is making a lasting impact for the individuals they serve by helping them reach their best potential.
Student volunteers will gain valuable experience from board-certified music therapists, community volunteers, the program participants (Rock Stars or mentees) and their families. Duties include being a mentor by encouraging the student(s) they are paired with and being a positive role model.
If you feel this is something you are interested in please register with he QR code below.
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Game Face Academy
Video & Photography Training
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Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Discount
SDYS Students are eligible to automatically receive $1200 off a two-week or $600 off a one-week Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. This offer is good for music workshops including Chamber Music Intensive, Summer Symphony Orchestra, and Junior Instrumental Intensive for young string players.
These programs provide focused, practical, hands-on experiences. In this supportive and creative environment, students are able to immerse themselves completely in their chosen instrument.
Please follow the links below to the respective program you are interested in. Directions to claim the discount will be explained in the program application.
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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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