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All SDYS students of any level are encouraged to sign up for this opportunity to showcase what piece you've been working on this fall and winter. We hope that this performance opportunity encourages all of our students to continue practicing and playing their instruments while at home. 

Playing time should be from 30 seconds - 5 minutes maximum. Please dress nicely; concert black is not necessary. Video instructions and the submission link are on the submission page.

Questions? Email conservatory@sdys.org

***Student videos will be prioritized on a first come, first served basis, and the length of the solo recital will not exceed one hour. If your video is not chosen for the February Solo Recital, please know that there will be a second SDYS Solo Recital in April, 2021.***

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Recital release date: Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 6pm

IMPORTANT LINKS FOR WINTER 2020-21

SmartMusic: please click here to see the user guide.

SoundTrap: please click here to see the user guide.

Zoom Audio: Did you know that you can optimize input for musical instruments on Zoom? These settings remove any choppiness/cuts in the audio caused by echo-cancellation and allow for dynamics to not be altered by the software. Visit this website for step-by-step instructions or view the video below.

*Please note that you will need to update Zoom to the latest version.

Please fill out the following form if you have any trouble with your microphone, computer, Zoom, Soundtrap, etc. An SDYS staff member will reach out to you to help resolve your technical issues as soon as possible.

This 8-week virtual, interactive session of ChIMES music is for parents/caregivers and children ages 0-5 (and any other members of your household that would like to join in the fun too!). The Winter Session features a Transportation theme, with lots of songs and activities about cars, trucks, planes, trains, and other things that move!

The ChIMES@Home session (January 20 - March 13) includes:

Cost: $135 per family ($120 discounted price for SDYS/Military families)

Calling all Chula Vista musicians!

Registration is open for SDYS' Collective Composition class. Collective Composition encourages musical collaboration and empowers musicians to share input in an inclusive group process. It's a great opportunity for musicians to exercise their creative abilities and work with musicians across Chula Vista to create original compositions under the guidance of Mr. Ruben Hernandez.

* Must be a student attending school in Chula Vista

* Grades 4 - 12

For more information, visit SDYS Collective Comp page or register here!

SDYS plans to continue virtual rehearsals while California is under a stay-at-home order. We continue to make plans for a modified return to in-person rehearsals, and will only be able to consider it once San Diego County has returned to the red tier.

Staff continue to work from home and are available via email and phone. Please visit sdys.org/COVID-19 for any new information.

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.

In addition to performing on NPR’s From the Top, recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award receive up to $10,000 to help offset the costs of studying classical music at a high level. Each year, we choose approximately 20 exceptional pre-collegiate musicians ages 8-18 to receive the Award.