Thursday, October 21
In This Issue...

  • Traffic Alerts
  • Covid-19 Policy for Fall Performances
  • Musical Artstops Deadline
  • Concerto Competition Finals
  • SDYS Fall Concert Dates and Call Times
  • Concert Attire
  • Volunteer Opportunites
  • SDYS Youth Leadership Council
  • SDYS is Hiring
  • ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
  • Kudos!
  • General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
Traffic Alerts

October 23/24, 2021
Rock n Roll Marathon, 6:45am -10:00am
Events and closures around: Presidents Way & Park Blvd, Sixth Ave & Quince St
Covid-19 Policy for Fall Performances

Outlined below are the Covid-19 policies that performers and attendees must follow for all SDYS Fall performances:
 
 
ALL performers and attendees over age 6 must provide one of the following in order to enter the venue.
 
  • Proof of being fully vaccinated. A picture of your child’s Covid-19 vaccination card will need to be submitted before any attended performance to the email: covid19vaccination@sdys.org. OR
 
  • A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before entering for entry. At-home test results will not be accepted. Find No-Cost Testing here.
*Failure to comply with these guidelines by students or attendees will result in exclusion from the concert. Please follow the link below for more detailed information and requirements.
Musical Artstops
San Diego Museum of Art
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Deadline: Today, October 21

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.

Students will be required to view the Museum of Art exhibit link found on the application form and select their top three pieces of art. Your top three selections will then need to be submitted to Conservatory Program Assistant by October 21, 2021. *Wind musicians will only select from outdoor exhibits.

Today, October 21, 2021
Deadline for Application

Today, October 21, 2021
  Deadline to submit the title of art selections to Tristan at: takers@sdys.org

Sunday, November 7, 2021 
Performance at SDMA

Showcase Concerto
Competition Finals

Showcase Finals
Friday, October 22, 6pm
Free Admission!
University Christian Church 
3900 Cleveland Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103

SDYS invites you to attend our SHowcase Concerto Competition Finals on Friday, October 22 at 6pm at the University Christian Church in Hillcrest. The recital is free to the public. The top three students will each receive an award to use toward their music education and the first place student will perform their concerto with the Ovation Symphony or Chamber Orchestra at an upcoming concert.

Congratulations to all Ovation Concerto Competition musicians on your outstanding finals performances on Friday, October 15. 

Ovation Winners (in order):
First Place: Erica Wang, Flute
Second Place: Justin Wu, Cello
Third Place: Ellie Seohyun Lee, Violin


Honorable Mention:
Andrew Kang, Clarinet

Please join us in the audience at this week's Showcase Finals performances to hear the beautiful music and to support our musicians!
SDYS Fall Concert Dates & Call Times


The season's first concerts will be here before you know it!

Participation at the concert is required by all students. Please save the dates for the SDYS' Fall Concerts this November.

*Parents are responsible for their students between rehearsal release and concert call time.

Showcase
Saturday, November 13, 4pm Concert

Concert Winds
Screening/Rehearsal call: 11:00am
Rehearsal release: 12:15pm
Concert call: 3:00pm

Concert Orchestra
Screening/Rehearsal call: 11:30am
Rehearsal release: 12:45pm
Concert call: 3:00pm

Sinfonia
Screening/Rehearsal call: 12:00pm
Rehearsal release: 1:20pm
Concert call: 3:15pm

Wind Symphony
Screening/Rehearsal call: 12:35pm
Rehearsal release: 1:50pm
Concert call: 3:15pm

Philharmonia
Screening/Rehearsal call: 1:05pm
Rehearsal release: 2:20pm
Concert call: 3:30pm


Inspiration
Sunday, November 14, 1pm Concert

Symphonic Strings
Screening/Rehearsal call: 9:45am
Rehearsal release: 11:00am
Concert call: 12:15pm

Overture Strings
Screening/Rehearsal call: 10:15am
Rehearsal release: 11:30am
Concert call: 12:15pm

Overture Winds
Screening/Rehearsal call: 10:45am
Rehearsal release: 12:00pm
Concert call: 12:30pm

Ovation
Sunday, November 14, 6pm Concert

Screening/Rehearsal Call time: 3:15pm

*Ovation ensembles will have one call time for both rehearsal and concert.

*Ovation musicians will not be able to leave CCAE between their rehearsal and performance. Bring a snack to eat during the break.

*Ticket purchasing information coming soon.
Concert Attire

Concert attire is a visual representation of the artistic excellence we present on stage. Students will not be allowed to participate in the group photo or perform at the concert without wearing either sets of the appropriate concert attire.

SDYS has a limited amount of concert attire that has been donated. If you would like further information about what is available, or if you would like to donate concert attire, please contact the office at 619-233-3232.

Please reference the concert attire flyer at the link below:

Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to help volunteer at our first concert of the season?

SDYS is looking for enthusiastic parents to help chaperone and check-in students at the November Fall concerts.

If you feel this might be something you are interested in please follow the link below to sign up for a time slot.
Led by SDYS musicians, and mentored by SDYS program managers, Kaitlyn Korogy and Dr. Lauren Rausch, the SDYS Youth Leadership Council brings together young leaders from across SDYS programs to connect and contribute to the future of SDYS.

Youth leaders meet together twice a month on Zoom or in Balboa Park to collaborate and utilize a secure, private group chat to share ideas in between meetings.

Eligibility:
  • Current SDYS musician in good standing
  • Ages 14 and over
  • Participants must have parent/guardian permission to join

*Please register at the link below
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.

  • Teaching Artists (woodwind)
  • Individual Giving Coordinator (FT)
ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted

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. 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.
Would you like to demonstrate your instrument for young children ages 0-5 and their caregivers as a ChIMES Guest Musician? 

Please complete the Guest Musician Interest Form and we will get in touch to confirm details! This is a fun experience that also counts for community service or volunteer hours. Please email chimes@sdys.org with any questions. More info here. Thank you!
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 Tristan Akers, Conservatory Program Assistant, at takers@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.
Applications Open for National Youth Ensembles
Applications for the 2022 season of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), NYO2, and NYO Jazz are now open.

Carnegie Hall’s national youth ensembles bring together the finest teen musicians from across the country for training led by a stellar faculty of leading players from America’s top professional orchestras and esteemed jazz performers, and performance opportunities on the world’s greatest stages. 

In summer 2022, conductor Daniel Harding—music and artistic director of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra—joins NYO-USA as guest conductor, leading the ensemble on a European tour. NYO2 returns to Miami Beach for its residency and performance, continuing its partnership with the New World Symphony. Sean Jones returns for his fifth year as artistic director and bandleader of NYO Jazz, which will embark on a US tour.
Southern California Viola Society Youth Competition
SCVS presents Youth Competition in conjunction with the American Viola Society Festival and Primrose International Viola Competition.
Applicants are required to to submit the online application along with a $35 dollar non-refundable application fee.

PRIZES
1st place: $500
2nd place: $300
3rd place: $150

All winners will be presented at a winner’s recital at the prestigious AVS Festival at the renowned Colburn School in Los Angeles. Winners and Honorable mentions will be presented at the final Winner’s recital at the Colburn School. Deadline for application submission: Sunday, November 21.
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.