Thursday, August 6
In This Issue...

  • Message from Mr. Edmons
  • Conductor-Led Information Session
  • Season's First Downbeat
  • Send us a video of your student practicing their instrument!
  • COVID-19 Update
  • Placements
  • General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
A Message from Mr. Edmons

Dear SDYS Musicians and Families,

I hope that you are all doing well and feeling well and that you are all having a wonderful and safe and comfortable summer together at home with your families. I hope that beautiful music is filling your homes each day as well during this time at home.

I am thinking of you each day during this time during the summer, and I am so proud of all of our SDYS musicians and of all of your many outstanding achievements!

I am also writing with a special reminder for the invitation that you have received from our conservatory staff for our special Zoom SDYS virtual fall Programming and Instruction Overview and Get Together Meeting for all Ovation program, Showcase program, and Inspiration program musicians and families on Saturday, August 8th from 2pm to 3pm. At the special Zoom meeting you will learn more about the exciting and innovative educational and artistic plans for our upcoming online virtual first concert period together at SDYS. SDYS musicians and families will be able to connect at the meeting with SDYS ensemble conductors from each of our three program levels and to hear general information about the exciting artistic and instructional plans for your online learning together for our upcoming online virtual first concert period from home. In addition you will all be able to connect and reconnect together as part of the SDYS family and as we all look toward our upcoming 2020-2021 75th Anniversary Season together at SDYS.

I hope that you will be able to join us for this special Zoom meeting for SDYS musicians and families on Saturday, August 8th at 2pm.  I look forward to seeing you soon virtually online for the start of our SDYS season and I am looking forward to a wonderful 2020-2021 season at SDYS together.

I hope that you are all having a wonderful summer and I am very proud of you!

With Very Best Wishes,

Mr. Edmons
Music Director
Conductor-Led Information Session
Saturday, August 8, 2pm-3pm

Please join us for a one-hour conductor-led info session this Saturday, August 8, 2020. Our conductors plan to discuss the goals and plans for conservatory students, which will include more details about what exactly students will be learning together in an online setting. We are fully committed to helping our families understand more clearly what we are planning to ensure the musical growth of all of our SDYS students.

Please plan to register in advance and use the same email address with which you registered. Thank you!
Season's First Downbeat
August 29, 2020

On Saturday, August 29 musicians and their families, new and returning, are invited to “Season’s First Downbeat.” This is a family orientation to meet the conductors and administrative staff. This year, the event will be held virtually. More information to come soon!
Send us a video of your student practicing their instrument!

Has your student been practicing this summer? If so, consider videoing a snippet of their practice session and send it to us! We are collecting videos of all students at any level practicing this summer and we will compile a short, shareable video. Whether they are getting ready for college auditions or are just getting ready for the new season to start, we look forward to seeing them play their instrument!

Please send videos by 8/17 to Anna, conservatory program assistant, at asharp@sdys.org.
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COVID-19 Update

Fall 2020 plans have been released. You can view it here.

The SDYS offices have re-closed due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept cash payments at this time. Check payments can be mailed to our Balboa Park office located at:

1650 El Prado, Suite 207A
San Diego, CA 92101

Staff will continue to work from home and are available via email and phone.

Please visit sdys.org/COVID-19 for any new information.
Placements

Ensemble placements, tuition assistance notifications, reopening plans, and necessary safety precautions for the 2020-2021 season have gone out.

If you did not receive your placement email, please log onto https://myinfo.sdys.org/ and check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, please email conservatory@sdys.org immediately. If you decide not to accept the offer of placement, please email the conservatory team indicating your decision. Placement decisions are final and cannot be changed.

For other important dates and information please click here.

Questions? Email conservatory@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. 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.
Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) San Diego Community Assessment Team

SAY San Diego is able to assist with the following FREE services:

  • Case management
  • School Advocacy
  • Youth and Family Counseling
  • Educational Groups
  • Substance Abuse counseling
  • Tutoring
  • Anger Management
  • Family Support/Parent Education
  • Mini-grants: Assistance with Basic Needs (rent, food, clothes, transportation, supplies, program enrollment fees, etc)
Services offered are short term, strengths–based and take place virtually from your own home.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Children and youth must be 6-18 years of age
  • Participants must have a San Diego zip code

Please contact SAY at (858) 829-8904 or (858) 213-4505 for more information.
Vanderbilt Virtual Visit Opportunities

In lieu of in-person campus visits, Vanderbilt welcomes you to register for a Virtual Blair School of Music Information Session. These sessions will provide the same comprehensive Info Session material that would be presented during a Blair Tour, and will be led by one of our Blair Admissions representatives.
Educational Resources

Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.
Sincerely,
Anna Sharp
Conservatory Program Assistant
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.