- Winter Concert Video Links
- Winter Concert Photos
- Advanced Accordion Player Needed!
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- Guest Musician Volunteers Needed for ChIMES!
- General Information, Other Events, Opportunities and More!
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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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Advanced Accordion Player Needed!
Wind Symphony is looking for an advanced accordion player to participate in an accordion-specific piece for the upcoming coming Spring Concert in May. Students, guardians or family members with the appropriate skill set and interest are welcome to contact us at support@sdys.org.
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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.
- Marking and Communications Manager
- 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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Congratulations Dyaln and Yoyo!
Please join SDYS in congratulating violinist Dylan Ellis (Sinfonia) and percussionist Yoyo Wu (Wind Symphony) for being chosen First Place (Junior Category) at the American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition 2023. Performing their violin and piano duo, the committee invited Dylan and Yoyo to perform at Carnegie Hall later this year. Congratulations again and good luck in New York to both of you!
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Way To Go Alvin & Caitlin!
Violist Alvin Wang (Symonahy Orchestra) and violinist Caitlin Wang's (Sinfonia) Starlight Trio placed 3rd at the Clara Schumann International Competition Junior Chamber Music division! Additionally, Alvin received a Special Mention along with Caitlin's 2nd prize for their individual age group performances. Congratulations to both of you on this wonderful accomplishment!
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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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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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