In This Issue...
- *New* SDYS Electives & Updated Deadlines
- Musical Artstops
- Rehearsal Call Time
- Volunteer Opportunity!
- SDYS is Hiring
- ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted!
- Kudos!
- General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
- Educational Resources
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*New* SDYS Electives & Updated Deadlines |
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SDYS is thrilled to offer five new electives this year, to enrich the experience for our current students. Led by our SDYS conductors and teaching artists, electives are offered in 11-week fall and spring sessions. See what's offered below and visit our website for more information. These are open to students across San Diego, so invite your friends!
The following electives will be offered, pending enrollment, for the 2021-2022 Season:
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Registration Deadline:
Tomorrow, September 24
- Chamber Music (fall & spring)
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Registration Deadline:
Monday, October 11
- Beginning Music Theory & Composition (fall only)
- Intermediate Music Theory & Composition (spring only)
- AP Music Theory Prep (year-long)
- Improvisation & Songwriting
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Musical Artstops
San Diego Museum of Art
Sunday, November 7, 2021
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.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Deadline for Application
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Deadline to submit the title of art selections to Tristan at: takers@sdys.org
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Performance at SDMA
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Rehearsal Call Times
SDYS would like to remind all students and families starting in-person programs that attendance is required and call times should be followed.
Listed below are the mandatory call times for all ensembles:
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Showcase Call-Times:
Sinfonia 8:15am
Wind Symphony 10:30am
Philharmonia 12:45pm
Concert Winds 1:00pm
Concert Orchestra 3:00pm
Prelude Call Times:
Debut Winds 1:00pm
Debut Strings 1:00pm
Begining strings 2:45pm
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Inspiration Call-Times:
Symphonic Strings 12:45
Overture Winds 2:45pm
Overture Strings 2:45pm
Ovation Call-Times:
Symphony Orchestra 1:45pm
Chamber Orchestra 1:45pm
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*Please consult the Student Handbook for further instruction reporting late arrivals and absences.
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Volunteer Opportunity
SDYS is looking for several parent volunteers to help prep bags for students, September 30, 2021!
Volunteering opportunities will occur in two sessions from 9am to 1pm in Casa del Prado Room# 207A.
Please sign up 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)
- Teaching Artists (Brass)
- Individual Giving Coordinator (FT)
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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.
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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!
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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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Congratulations Indigo Sky!
Indigo has earned a National Gold Medal for Level 5 Strings and is invited to participate in the RCM virtual Celebration of Excellence. Please join SDYS in congratulating Indigo on this musical milestone!
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The Fantastic Fiddlers of Poway!
SDYS students: Creston Martin, Erin Kim, Riley Danielson and Aaron He joined SDYS Symphonic Strings conductor, Ulli Reiner in the Poway Parade on Saturday, September 11 performing American Folk Music from the Mark O’Connor method.
Bravo to these students and their parents that also performed in our one-mile walk on Poway Road and in a record 99-degree heat!
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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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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer |
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The American Cancer Society's Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is Scheduled for Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 7:00 am. This Countywide event will start and finish at Park Blv. and Presidents Way Lawn Area.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a walk dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer early detection and to raise funds to continue the free programs offered by the American Cancer Society. All individuals are invited to attend this exciting event!
The money raised from this event will be directed towards breast cancer research, patient services, and education. We invite you to attend this community celebration and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Please follow the link for more information regarding this event.
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Opera Education Tours
Come see the final dress rehearsal of Die Fledermaus free of charge! Sign up now for our popular Opera Education Tours.
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Students can participate in all or part of the following schedule:
Orchestra rehearsal: Sunday, Oct 3rd 5-6PM
Trinity Episcopal Church
345 Chestnut St., Escondido, CA
Sitzprobe: Sunday, Oct 10th 2-3PM
Trinity Episcopal Church
345 Chestnut St., Escondido, CA
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, Oct 14th 6-9PM
California Center for the Arts Escondido
341 N Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA
Please sign up at the link below:
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Young Artists in Harmony (YAH) is a unique music composition program offered by the innovative chamber music organization Art of Elan, in partnership with A Reason To Survive (ARTS) in National City, where advanced music students have the opportunity to:
- Explore musical composition with professional musicians (instruments for this cohort include a string quartet: violins, viola and cello)
- Create and be part of a public performance at ARTS which will also be professionally recorded
- Meet and collaborate with other like-minded music students
- Build a musical composition portfolio for college
Participants in YAH receive mentoring from professional Art of Elan musicians, and meet weekly in person on Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm, with additional weekly 20-30 minute individual online Zoom sessions for each participant to be held at mutually convenient times. Saturday afternoon sessions will involve professional musicians from Art of Elan to help coach and give feedback on student works.
The program will run September 11 - November 13, with a culminating public concert at ARTS on November 16.
Individual orientation sessions will be held online starting September 7.
Applications are now open for Sweetwater Union High School District and Southwestern College music students: Here
*Please contact Alex Greenbaum (YAH Program Coordinator) with any questions*
agreenbaum@gmail.com 619.431.0415
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Hausmann Chamber Music Program
Hausmann Chamber Music Program will be up and running for the fall/winter semester at San Diego State University’s School of Music and Dance! Our sessions will take place indoors on campus. Here are some details:
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The program takes place weekly on Sunday afternoons, running from October 3rd through December 5th, culminating in a final concert.
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Registration deadline is September 15th.
- Tuition is $420.
- Scholarships are available.
- COVID-19 guidelines will be in place, including mandatory masking and social distancing.
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More information can be found here.
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Educational Resources
Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.
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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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