SDYS Weekly Update - July 8, 2021

Thursday, July 8

In This Issue...

2021-2022 Placements
August Auditions for NEW Students
SDYS is Hiring
ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
Educational Resources

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2021-2022 Placements

Ensemble placements, leadership roles and tuition assistance notifications for the 2021-2022 season have been sent out.

If you did not receive your placement email, please log onto https://myinfo.sdys.org/ and be sure to check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, please email conservatory@sdys.org immediately. If you decide not to accept the offer of placement, please email the conservatory team indicating your decision. Placement decisions are final and cannot be changed.

For other important dates and information please click here.

Questions? Email conservatory@sdys.org.

Please stay tuned for confirmed rehearsal times for the 2021-2022 season. We will email all students/families no later than the end of next week. We understand how important it is for many families to know the exact rehearsal times before committing. Thank you for your patience as we finalize these important details in our season calendar.

August Auditions for NEW Students

Registration for the 2021-2022 season has closed for all returning students, but registration is still open for students who are NEW to SDYS, now through July 22.

Please visit our website here for more information.

Click here to view our COVID-19 Update pertaining to next season.

View our registration and audition FAQ here!

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.

Conservatory Program Assistant (30 hr/wk)
Community Program Assistant (16-20 hr/wk)
Production Assistant (PT)
Teaching Artists (Violin/Viola, Cello)

Would you like to be a ChIMES Guest Musician?

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 during our 4-week June session. 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.

This is a fun experience that also counts for volunteer or community service hours!

Our Guest Musician Interest Form has more information on available dates, times and locations - please complete the form if you would like to volunteer and we will get in touch to confirm details! Please email chimes@sdys.org with any questions. Thank you!

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.

San Diego Symphony High School Ambassador Program

August, 2021

Deadline to apply: 6/30/2021 at 11:59pm

The San Diego Symphony’s High School Ambassadors is a paid internship summer program to develop high school students for future employment. The program includes personal and professional development workshops, job shadowing opportunities, and a capstone project and will be compensated at $14 per hour. Participants will work as ambassadors for the San Diego Symphony within the community and during the inaugural season at The Rady Shell.

Program Benefits:

Develop skills in: professional etiquette and demeanor, communication, customer service, finances, life-work balance, time and stress management
Learn from industry professionals within a leading arts organization
Broaden your artistic palette through participation at The Rady Shell's events and concerts
Contribute to increase our community's awareness of the San Diego Symphony's programs

Job Shadowing Includes: