- Covid-19 Policy for Fall Performances
- Ovation Rehearsal Saturday
- SDYS Fall Concert Dates and Call Times
- Concert Attire Reminder
- Volunteer Opportunities
- SDYS Youth Leadership Council
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- SDYS is Hiring
- ChIMES "Sights & Sounds of the Season
- ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
- Kudos!
- General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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Office Closure
Thursday, November 11, 2021
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The SDYS office will be closed today - Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day. Thank you to all of our veterans for everything you do!
Offices hours will resume on Friday, November 12.
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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:
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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
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A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before entering for entry. Find No-Cost Testing here.
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Please do not resubmit COVID-19 vaccination cards to covid19vaccination@sdys.org if you have already done so.
*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.
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Symphony & Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal THIS Saturday, November 13
Saturday, November 13
12:45pm call time
Wilson MS,
Rehearsal Room
Symphony Orchestra - 1:00-1:55 pm
Chamber Orchestra - 2:00-2:30 pm
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As a reminder, Symphony & Chamber Orchestra will have a required rehearsal on Saturday, November 13. Call time is 12:45pm in the rehearsal room of Wilson Middle School. This rehearsal will be led by guest conductor Ms. Scowcroft covering only the Mendelssohn & Bartok.
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SDYS Fall Concert Overview: Dates & Call Times
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
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Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14
at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido
(340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025).
Participation at the concert is required by all students who are performing. There will be dress rehearsals prior to the concert, and as a reminder, any musician who misses the dress rehearsal will
forfeit participation in the concert. All students are expected to attend the entire concert,
out of respect for their fellow musicians.
Musician Call & Release Times:
*All dress rehearsals will be held at CCAE on the day of the concert.
*All students should arrive to their dress rehearsal at CCAE in concert attire.
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Showcase Concert
Saturday, November 13, 4pm
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
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Inspiration Concert
Sunday, November 14, 1pm
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 Concert
Sunday, November 14, 6pm
Symphony & Chamber Orchestra
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. Please bring a snack or meal to eat during the break.
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*Parents are responsible for their students between rehearsal release
and concert call time.
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*Please note: there will be NO rehearsals held in Balboa Park this weekend (11/13 & 11/14) for any ensemble. All ensembles listed above will have their dress rehearsal at CCAE the day of their performance and we encourage all students not performing (Beginning Strings, Debut Strings & Debut Winds) to attend one of the SDYS concerts this weekend at CCAE.
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SDYS 2021 Fall Concert Tickets
November 13 & 14
CCAE
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Tickets will be available for purchase through the California Center for the Arts, Escondido's online website.
Please follow the link below to the purchasing terminal.
*All concert attendees must provide proof of vaccination or a PCR test taken within the last 72 hours to be allowed in the venue.
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Fall Showcase Concert - Saturday, November 13 at 4pm
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Fall Inspiration Concert - Sunday, November 14 at 1pm
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Fall Ovation Concert - Sunday, November 14 at 6pm
*Families receiving tuition assistance, an email containing ticket purchasing instructions has been sent. Please reach out if you have not received an email.
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Concert Attire Reminder
Concert attire is a visual representation of the artistic excellence we present on stage. All students should arrive to their dress rehearsal in concert attire. Students will not be allowed to participate in the group photo or perform at the concert without wearing 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:
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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.
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If you feel this might be something you are interested in please follow the link below to sign up for a time slot. |
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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
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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.
- Teaching Artists (woodwind)
- Individual Giving Coordinator (FT)
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ChIMES "Sights & Sounds of the Season" Session Now Enrolling!
Join us as we celebrate the “Sights & Sounds of the Season”! From twinkly lights and falling snow to jingle bells and hot cocoa, there will be plenty of singing, dancing, and musical merriment in this festive 4-week holiday session.
This session, for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers, starts the week of November 15 and runs through December 18 (no classes during Thanksgiving week). There are class options in Balboa Park (Marston House) and Liberty Station.
All enrolled families will also receive access to the online ChIMES Video Library, curated Spotify playlists, songbooks, and supplemental educational materials, which are great ways to continue the music at home in between classes!
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ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
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.
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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 Tristan Akers, Conservatory Program Assistant, at takers@sdys.org.
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Musical Artsops!
Please join SDYS in congratulating all Musical Artstops participants on their fantastic performances at the San Diego Museum of Art this past Sunday, November 7.
Please look out for SDYS' next Musical ArtStops opportunity this coming March.
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First Performance:
Anna Chong
Justin Wu
Nya Delcastillo
Caitlin Wang
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Second Performance:
Julian Wu
Yosif Shaheen
Alvin Wang
Yina Li
Dasha Zerboni
Cynthia Wang
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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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Applications Open for National Youth Ensembles |
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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.
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Southern California Viola Society Youth Competition |
SCVS presents Youth Competition in conjunction with the American Viola Society Festival and Primrose International Viola Competition. |
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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.
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Sincerely,
The Conservatory Team
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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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