Cold & Flu Season
As cold and flu season is upon us, we want to make sure that students remember to do the following:
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Eat a healthy diet rich in vitamins C and E.
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Stay hydrated.
- Cough into your elbow if you have to cough or sneeze.
Please do not come to rehearsals if you are exhibiting any signs of cold or flu-like symptoms. We want students to be healthy for their upcoming concerts this March and April! Please also note that our attendance policy accounts for illnesses as well as for other personal conflicts. We look forward to seeing you this weekend, healthy and happy!
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Traffic Alert
San Diego Camp Fair
Casa del Prado
Saturday, March 7, 2020
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Staff On Site This Weekend
Come say hi!
Saturday: Amber
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Daylight Savings
There is a time change this weekend! Daylight savings time begins
Sunday, March 10.
Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour!
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Rehearsal Reminder from Mr. Edmons
Dear Ovation Program Musicians and Families,
Thank you very much for your outstanding work and dedication in our rehearsals on February 29. I am very much looking forward to seeing you all again on Saturday, March 7 and to seeing our Mozart Chamber Orchestra Musicians at our Concert on that day as well.
Below is the schedule for Saturday, 3/7:
Mozart Chamber Orchestra Concert
Saturday, March 7
7600 Fay Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Call time: 11:45am, concert ends approx. 1:30pm
Formal black SDYS concert attire
Wind Orchestra
No rehearsal
Symphony Orchestra
3:30pm-5:30pm
We will rehearse the Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2. Please prepare all movements.
Chamber Orchestra
5:30pm-6:30pm
All Musicians
We will rehearse the Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 movements 1 and 2. Please note: Chamber Orchestra rehearsal will end at 6:30pm.
I am looking forward to seeing you all soon!
With Best Wishes
Mr. Edmons
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Free Ticket Offer to "Hail Britannia: Walton, Britten & Elgar"
Saturday, March 7 at 8pm
Copley Symphony Hall
Ticket Information
San Diego Symphony has generously offered SDYS 40 free tickets to their performance on Saturday, March 7 at 8pm in Copley Symphony Hall. We are offering two tickets per SDYS student - one for the student and one for whoever accompanies the student. When you sign up, you are automatically receiving two tickets. This is NOT an SDYS chaperoned event. A confirmation email with instructions will go out Friday, 3/6, in the afternoon.
Program Information
Britannia rules the stage in our tribute to three great English composers of the 20th century. Hold your head high during the noble sound of William Walton’s Crown Imperial, the unofficial theme song of the British royal family. Our own Concertmaster Jeff Thayer then brings to life the wild energy of Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto before we attempt to solve the riddle of Edward Elgar’s deeply personal musical portraits of his friends in the Enigma Variations.
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Musical Artstops
San Diego Museum of Art
Sunday, March 22, 1pm-4pm
Would you like an opportunity to perform at the San Diego Museum of Art, learn about the connections between art and music, and engage with museum goers? In collaboration with the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), students in Sinfonia, Wind Symphony, or Ovation are eligible to apply for Musical Artstops. Students will have the opportunity to present a 10-minute performance
centering around works of art at SDMA.
Participating students are required to go to the Museum of Art and select their top three pieces of art at their own convenience. Your top three selections will need to then be submitted to Anna by March 6, 2020.
Saturday, March 6 - Deadline to Apply
(tomorrow!)
Saturday, March 6 - Deadline to submit the title of art selections to Anna at asharp@sdys.org.
Sunday, March 22
- Performance at SDMA - All students called at 12:30
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24th Celebration of Music Education Concert
Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Copley Symphony Hall
On Sunday, March 15,
Inspiration
and
Showcase
ensembles will be performing in concert at Copley Symphony Hall in Downtown San Diego.
There will be a dress rehearsal at Copley Symphony Hall prior to the concert.
As a reminder, any student who misses the dress rehearsal cannot perform in the concert. It is SDYS policy that all students watch fellow musicians and stay for the whole concert.
Please wear concert attire to dress rehearsals.
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1:00 pm Concert
Overture Winds
Rehearsal call: 10:10 am
Rehearsal release: 11:25am
Concert call: 12:30 pm
Overture Strings
Rehearsal call: 9:30 am
Rehearsal release: 10:45am
Concert call: 12:15 pm
Symphonic Strings
Rehearsal call: 9:00 am
rehearsal release: 10:05am
Concert call: 12:00 pm
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6:00 pm Concert
Concert Winds
Rehearsal call: 3:55 pm
Rehearsal release: 4:50pm
Concert call: 5:30 pm
Concert Orchestra
Rehearsal call: 3:25 pm
Rehearsal release: 4:20pm
Concert call: 5:45 pm
Wind Symphony
Rehearsal call: 2:45 pm
Rehearsal release: 3:40pm
Concert call: 5:00 pm
Sinfonia
Rehearsal call: 2:15 pm
Rehearsal release: 3:15pm
Concert call: 5:15 pm
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Student & Music Educator Photo Submission
Please submit a photo of your SDYS student musician with their school music teacher or private tutor for inclusion in a slideshow at our 24th Celebration of Music Educators Concerts on March 15, 2020 (Inspiration and Showcase) and April 19, 2020 (Ovation).
The deadline to submit your photos for the March 15 concert is TOMORROW, Friday, March 6.
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Inspiration & Showcase Concert -
24th Celebration of Music Education
Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Jacobs Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall
750 B. Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets $10-35
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Ovation Concert -
24th Celebration of Music Education
Sunday, April 19, 2020 - 4:00 pm
Jacobs Music Center’s Copley Symphony Hall
750 B. Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets $10-35
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Special Ticket Offer
SDYS Families can receive 50% off your ticket purchase when you buy 4 or more Adult level tickets.
Use Promo Code: SDYSFAMILY
For questions or problems regarding concert tickets, please contact Hannah Pierangelo at
hpierangelo@sdys.org
or 619-233-3232 ext. 115.
Don't forget to purchase tickets for March 15 concerts! Online ticket sales close Thursday, March 12, at noon. After that time, tickets must be purchased through Copley Symphony Hall.
Please note: There will be a $5/ticket fee for tickets purchased after the deadline. SDYS promotions will not be valid after this time.
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2020-2021 Registration
March 18 - May 4, 2020
Registration for the 2020-2021 season opens on March 18 and closes May 4. Students will be able to register on the parent portal. Click
here for more information.
Auditions will take place May 18 - June 14.
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Rehearsal Schedule on May 2
SDYS will host our annual
Encore! fundraising event in Balboa Park. Because of this event, all Saturday rehearsals will be in
room 207 and will be at the following times:
- Wind Symphony 8:15am - 9:45am
- Sinfonia 9:45am - 11:15am
- Concert Orchestra 11:15am - 12:45pm
- Concert Winds 12:45pm - 1:45pm
- Symphony Orchestra 1:45pm - 3:15pm
- Wind Orchestra 3:15pm - 4:00pm
- Chamber Orchestra 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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June Concert Schedule
Please note the days and times of the June concert. This concert will be held in Balboa Park. Call times and more information to come soon!
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Friday, June 5
Steps of the Museum of Art, Balboa Park
5pm Concert
Concert Orchestra
Sinfonia
Wind Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
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Saturday, June 6
Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
10:30am Concert
Overture Winds
Overture Strings
1pm Concert
Symphonic Strings
Concert Winds
Wind Symphony
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Conservatory Set Up & Tear Down
Saturdays & Sundays
Cas
a del Prado, Balboa Park
SDYS is in need of a few parents on Saturday mornings from 8:00-8:30 am to help with rehearsal room set up, as well as a few parents on Sunday evenings, 5:00-5:30 pm to help with room break down.
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ChIMES Set Up
Saturday Mornings
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
We are in need of 1-2 parent volunteers to assist with setting up our ChIMES early childhood classes. We have colorful floor mat pieces that need to be laid out for our kids (ages 0-5) and parents to sit on, tables and chairs that need to be rearranged, and supplies to be carried in and out.
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Looking for ChIMES Guest Performers!
Would you like to be a guest performer for young children ages 0-5 and their caregivers? SDYS is seeking Conservatory musicians to be featured during a Friday or Saturday ChIMES music class in Balboa Park. Play a short piece of your choice, as well as a classic kid favorite: Twinkle Twinkle? Itsy Bitsy Spider?
Guest performers needed on these dates:
FRIDAYS: 3/6
SATURDAYS: 3/7
Time slots are approximately:
Friday morning: 9:45 - 10:00 am & 10:45 - 11:00 am
Friday afternoon: 3:45 - 4:00 pm
Saturday morning: 9:45 - 10:00 am, 10:45 - 11:00 am, & 11:45 - 12:00 pm
This is a fun experience that also counts for volunteer or community service hours!
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Registration now open for ChIMES Spring Classes!
"ChIMES Greatest Hits" 1-Day Seasonal Workshop
Join us on Friday, March 13 or Saturday, March 14 as we break out all of our favorite songs and activities from the past year into one fun-filled class. From popular kids songs to classical, our "greatest hits" will have your family singing, moving and making music together. Plus, enjoy a special craft time with your child, where you can make your own musical instrument to take home!
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ChIMES Spring 2020 Session: "All About Animals" (8 weeks, March - May)
Join us as we explore all kinds of amazing animals through song, dance, movement and instrument play - from springtime birds, bugs and insects to zoo, jungle and farm animals. There are class options for babies, toddlers and preschoolers on both Friday and Saturday mornings.
Discounted price for SDYS Conservatory families!
ChIMES (Childhood Introduction to Music Education, with Smiles!) is an SDYS program that highlights one of the most integral phases of child growth and development: the period from birth to age 5.
Interactive classes incorporate singing, movement, rhythm activities and hands-on instrument play to develop children's musical, motor and aural skills, and help facilitate learning in other areas.
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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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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. Musicians are not allowed to exceed the maximum permitted absences according to the Musician's Handbook by participating in any events listed below.
As a courtesy reminder, please respect the privacy of all students and families. Please do not use emails from SDYS to send personal messages to other students or families.
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American String Teachers Association San Diego 2020 Solo and Ensemble Festival
May 2, 2020
Batholomew's Episcopal Church
16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway
The 2020 Annual Solo Strings Festival is a non-competitive event open to musicians of all ages and avilities (even for beginning players playing 'Twinkle'). To be held at St. Batholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd. Poway. The church school is located on the south side of the church and campus. For eligibility and the application, click
here
. Deadline to submit is April 1, 2020.
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San Diego Symphony High School Ambassadors Program Summer 2020
The San Diego Symphony is seeking creative, driven, and responsible individuals who may be interested our High School Ambassadors program this summer.
The San Diego Symphony’s High School Ambassadors
program is a PAID internship summer program to develop high school students for future employment. The program includes personal and professional development workshops, job shadowing opportunities and a capstone project. Participants will work as ambassadors for the San Diego Symphony within the community and during its Inaugural Season at its new summer venue, The Shell.
Program Benefits:
- Develop job skills in: professional etiquette and demeanor, communication and customer service
- Shadow arts administration industry professionals within a leading arts organization
- Develop a broader artistic palette through attendance and participation at The Shell's concerts
- Through an ambassador model, increase our community's awareness of the San Diego Symphony's concerts and programs in San Diego County
Job Shadowing Areas of Focus may include:
- Artistic Planning
- Customer Service
- Fundraising
- Learning and Community Engagement
- Marketing
- Special Events
- Orchestra Personnel
Internship Requirements:
Applicants must be 15 years old or over and be qualified to receive a work permit from their school district if under the age of 18. Interns must commit to six program dates (to be determined) and must be available during all program dates. Schedule flexibility on dates are necessary. Ambassadors will work at the San Diego Symphony administrative offices and new permanent summer venue, The Shell, both located in Downtown San Diego. Transportation may be provided between the two venues but participants must arrange their own transportation to and from home.
Deadline to apply for the High School Ambassadors is 11:59pm on April 14, 2020
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Sincerely,
Anna Sharp
Conservatory Program Assistant
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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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