Thursday, August 12
In This Issue...

  • Season's First Downbeat - August 28
  • Ovation Guest Conductors
  • In Honor of Jeff Edmons
  • Rehearsal Times
  • 2021-2022 Placements
  • SDYS is Hiring
  • ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
  • General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
  • Educational Resources
Season's First Downbeat!
Saturday, August 28
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
1650 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

All musicians and their families, new and returning, are invited to “Season’s First Downbeat.” This is a family orientation to meet the conductors, administrative staff, and discuss student safety protocols. You do not need to bring instruments.
Attendance is strongly encouraged.

This event will be held in Balboa Park. Please allow yourself adequate time to find parking/use the tram. More parking information here .

Orientations are expected to last approximately 1.5 hours.

Schedule:
Showcase
Check-in: 9:00am

Sinfonia
Wind Symphony
Philharmonia
Showcase
Check-in: 10:30am

Concert Orchestra
Concert Winds
Prelude/Inspiration
Check-in: 12:00pm

Symphonic Strings
Overture Winds
Overture Strings
Debut Winds
Debut Strings
Beginning Strings
Ovation
Check-in: 1:30pm

Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
2021-2022 Ovation Guest Conductors!
SDYS is delighted to announce the roster of outstanding guest conductors and music educators who will work with our Ovation students for the 2021-22 season.

Nationally recognized for their work with young people, they will collaborate to support SDYS’ artistic goals as we begin our search for a new Music Director. Join us in welcoming Barbara Scowcroft (Utah Youth Symphony), Bruce Anthony Kiesling (NY Summer School for the Arts, YOLA), Sameer Patel (San Diego Symphony) and Jeffrey Grogan (Wanda Bass School of Music, YOLA) to the podium. They will work with SDYS’ team of outstanding conductors and musicians to create a memorable educational and musical experience for students and audiences alike.

SDYS conductors Juan Cristobal Palacios and Anthony Do-Hoon Kim will also be serving as guest conductors for the Ovation ensembles, in addition to leading ensembles in the Showcase program.
In Honor of Jeff Edmons
Two weeks ago we announced that longtime Music Director Jeff Edmons is planning to retire from SDYS effective August 15, 2021. Please help us celebrate and honor his 25-year legacy at San Diego Youth Symphony!
  • Record a Tribute video to Mr. Edmons before September 3rd. You can wish him well and share a favorite SDYS story or memory. We will collate and send everything to him. In lieu of recording a video if you would like to contact Jeff Edmons directly, you can reach out to him at jedmons@sdys.org.

  • Donate to a fund created by Mr. Edmons, The SDYS Student Leadership and Community Service Fund. You can make a tax deductible contribution in honor of Mr. Edmons. This fund will give SDYS students the ability to engage in special projects or opportunities that develop and foster leadership and community service.
2021-2022 Rehearsal Times

The SDYS Season Calendars are now updated with rehearsal times. We will be in touch by the first week of August if anything changes. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make the best decisions possible for all of our students, especially as we return to in-person rehearsals.  

Please click here to view ensemble rehearsal times. 
2021-2022 Placements

Ensemble placements, leadership roles and tuition assistance notifications for the 2021-2022 season have been sent out.

If you did not receive your placement email, please log onto https://myinfo.sdys.org/ and be sure to 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.
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.

  • Community Program Assistant (16-20 hr/wk)
  • Production Assistant (PT)
  • Teaching Artists (Violin/Viola, Cello)
Would you like to be a ChIMES Guest Musician?

We are looking for Conservatory musicians to come demonstrate their instrument for young children ages 0-5 and their caregivers as a ChIMES Guest Musician during our 4-week June session. ChIMES classes are currently taking place OUTDOORS in Balboa Park or Liberty Station on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Come play a short piece of your choice, as well as a classic kid favorite like Twinkle Twinkle or If You're Happy and You Know It.
This is a fun experience that also counts for volunteer or community service hours!

Our Guest Musician Interest Form has more information on available dates, times and locations - please complete the form if you would like to volunteer and we will get in touch to confirm details! Please email chimes@sdys.org with any questions. Thank you!
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.
Educational Resources

Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.
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.