- No Ovation Rehearsal Today
- Congratulations!
- Happy Thanksgiving
- Holiday Rehearsal & Office Schedule
- December Nights Rehearsal Schedule
- Beginning and Debut Performance Class
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- Youth Leadership Council
- SDYS is Hiring
- ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
- Kudos!
- General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
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Ovation Rehearsal Canceled tonight - Thursday, November 18
Dear Ovation students and Families,
Tonight's rehearsal for Symphony & Chamber Orchestra has been removed from this concert period. Please refer to the 2021-2022 Ovation Season Calendar for the most accurate rehearsal schedule found on SDYS.org or at the link below.
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Congratulations to everyone on their outstanding performances last weekend at the concerts! All of our talented musicians and families should be very proud! |
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Happy Thanksgiving to all SDYS students and families! We hope everyone has a restful and fulfilling holiday week with loved ones.
Please note the office and rehearsal schedule below.
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Holiday Rehearsal & Office Schedule
Please note that there are regular rehearsals this weekend, 11/20 & 11/21, but NO rehearsals next weekend, 11/27 & 11/28.
SDYS offices will be closed from Wednesday, November 24 to Sunday, November 28. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 29.
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December Nights Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday, December 4
Wilson Middle School
El Cajon Blvd, between 37th and 39th St (see map below).
San Diego, CA 92105
December Nights is an annual holiday festival in Balboa Park. The event draws over 375,000 visitors and the park will be very busy and crowded on Saturday, 12/4. To avoid these crowds, Saturday rehearsals have been moved to Wilson Middle School. All Sunday rehearsals are as normal in Balboa Park. Please see the modified Saturday rehearsal times below:
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Showcase schedule:
- Sinfonia: 8:30am - 10:30pm
- Wind Symphony: 10:45am - 12:45pm
- Philharmonia: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Concert Winds: 1:15pm - 3:00pm
- Concert Orchestra: 3:15pm - 5:15pm
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Ovation Schedule:
- Chamber Orchestra: 3:30 - 5:00pm
- Symphony Orchestra: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Please note: the modified schedule is in the rehearsal calendar. Any absences accrued on this day are counted towards the student's total allotment. |
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Beginning & Debut Performance Class
Save the date!
December 12, 2021
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
Beginning and Debut ensembles will be having a performance class during normal rehearsal times on Sunday, December 12, 2021. More detailed information to come!
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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 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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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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Wittenberg University Music Scholarship Audition Days
Scholarships in voice, band and orchestra instruments, piano, organ, and classical guitar - available to all students regardless of major.
- Music Scholarships start at $2,500
- Over $375,00 in scholarship awarded
- Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Arts in Music
To schedule an audition, visit:
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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 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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