In This Issue...
- Season's First Downbeat
- COVID-19 Update
- Placements
- Conductor Appreciation Videos
- General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Conductor Appreciation Videos
We're happy to share our students' Conductor Appreciation videos, highlighting each submission by level! Thank you to all of our students who participated. We're thrilled to be able to thank our conductors for their dedication to all SDYS students!
Vimeo password: Appreciation2020
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Beginning Conductor Appreciation video
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Inspiration Conductor Appreciation video
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Showcase Conductor Appreciation video
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Ovation Conductor Appreciation video
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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