Thursday, June 24
In This Issue...
  • SDYS wishes you a great summer!
  • Reminder for Returning SDYS Students
  • August Auditions for NEW Students
  • ChIMES Guest Musicians Wanted
  • General Information, Other Events, and Opportunities
  • Educational Resources
Reminder for Returning SDYS Students

By now, all returning SDYS students should have submitted an audition on Acceptd. If you or your student has not yet submitted an audition, please contact conservatory@sdys.org immediately.

Placements will go out on 7/2/2021. Please do not contact the office regarding placements until after the Fourth of July weekend.

Tuition assistance for the 2021-22 season is available. Please visit our website for more information.
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.
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, Brass)
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:
  • Customer Service and Relations
  • Fundraising
  • Learning and Community Engagement
  • Marketing
  • Special Events
SDSMI
July 19-23, 2021

There are only a few string spots left for this year's SDSMI music camp! SDYS students will receive a discount on tuition.
Educational Resources

Learn more about programs for preparing for college, summer intensive study, conservatory and collegiate opportunities from our promotional partners.
Sincerely,
The Conservatory Team
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.