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Season's First Downbeat - Saturday August 24
Please join us for our "orientation event" for new and returning musicians and families to meet with our Artistic Faculty, Administrative Staff, Board of Directors and other families prior to the first day of rehearsal. There is no need to bring your instruments to Season's First Downbeat.
Saturday ensembles: Sinfonia, Concert Orchestra, Wind Symphony and Concert Winds
10:30am to 12:00pm.
Sunday ensembles: Concert Strings, Overture Strings, Overture Winds and Debut Classes
1:00pm to 2:30pm.
Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra and Philharmonia musicians will have a separate orientation on September 21 between the rehearsals.
A potluck lunch will be organized from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the patio area in the Casa Del Prado building. Staff will direct you where to leave the food before you head to Room 207 for the orientation.
Please bring food based on your SDYS primary ensemble placement:
Main Dish (Sandwiches, etc) 
Sinfonia
Overture Strings
Side Dishes (Chips, Salad, Fruit, etc)
Concert Orchestra
Wind Symphony
Concert Strings
Drinks
Concert Winds
Overture Winds
Debut Classes
SDYS will provide Desserts, Beverages, Plates, Cups, Napkins and Silverware.
Come and join us, we look forward to seeing you there! If there are any questions, please contact Ensembles Administrator FangFang Li ffli@sdys.org.
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Symphony Orchestra Principals
It is our pleasure to announce the following musicians as Symphony Orchestra principals for this coming season. They are receiving Merit Scholarship from SDYS in recognition of this honor! Jasmine Wang - Jeffrey Dan Sollender Concertmistress Chair Flora Li - Maurice Kawashima Associate Concertmistress Chair Whajoon (Clara) Lee - Second Violin Principal Andrea Fortier - Viola Principal Meagan Wu - Cello Principal Micayla George - Double Bass Principal Omar Gaidarov - Flute Principal Sara Kornfeld Simpson - Oboe Principal Jay Shankar - Clarinet Principal Michael Lamar - Inge Manes Principal Bassoon Chair Patrick Chesnut - French Horn Principal & Chelsea King Chair Scholarship Recipient Zachary Siegel - Trumpet Principal Rachel Gerstenfeld - Tuba Principal Marcos Espinosa - Percussion Principal CONGRATULATIONS! |
 Are you looking for someone to carpool with to SDYS rehearsals? Sign up using the link below and your information will be added to the carpool roster. The roster will be emailed to all the registrants on Friday, August 16 and again on September 6. It's up to you to contact other registrants and make your connection. By writing down your information, you are authorizing SDYS to share your contact information with other families on the carpool roster.
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Additional Programs at SDYS
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Symphony Orchestra - Philharmonia Concerto Competition
Greetings! We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the Symphony Orchestra - Philharmonia Concerto Competition for this season. As performing as a soloist with an orchestra is a unique and prestigious opportunity, we encourage students from Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia to apply!
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Theory/Ear Training Classes
SDYS will offer Theory/Ear Training classes beginning October 2013!
Application form now available online:
http://www.sdys.org/theory-ear-training-class
Applications due Fri August 30 at 12pm
The offering of Theory/Ear Training classes are dependent on minimum enrollment.
Please contact Artistic Administrator Dr. Sidney Yin via email or phone for more information.
syin@sdys.org, 619-233-3232 x 150
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SAT Prep
San Diego Youth Symphony and UCSD Extension have teamed up to offer SATŪ prep courses on Saturdays beginning October 5, 2013.
Sign up for SATŪ prep in Balboa Park so you can prepare for this important college entrance exam. SDYS and UCSD Extension are offering low cost prep courses in the weeks prior to the November 2nd SATŪ exam date (registration fee and application to College Board Exam is NOT included)
For details and application form, visit http://www.sdys.org/sat-prep-courses
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Important Links
SDYS first rehearsal weekend is September 7 & 8. We wanted to share some important links that you'll find handy through out the season.
Report an Absence
Weekly attendance at rehearsals is required at SDYS. If you know in advance that you will not be attending rehearsal please communicate either by recording it on the "Report an Absence" clipboard at rehearsal or completing the online absence form on the website at least two weeks in advance. You'll need your musicians ID# for the form and a reason for the absence is required.
For more information on the SDYS attendance policy, please review page 7 of the Musicians Handbook.
Rehearsal Schedule
Not sure if there is a rehearsal this weekend? You can check out the complete ensemble rehearsal schedules here:
www.sdys.org/rehearsal-schedules
Season Calender
If you'd like an overview of our rehearsal and concert dates, you'll find the Season Calendars helpful!
www.sdys.org/season-calendars-2013-14
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SDYS T-Shirts and Hoodies - Buy them Online!
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Follow SDYS!
Don't miss out on SDYS news, events, photos and videos!
Make sure you're following us on:
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The information below is listed as a courtesy to SDYS families.
SDYS does not endorse any of the events, their content or organizers.
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La Jolla Music Society Coaching Workshops
Most Weekdays August 1-20 | 10:00 am & 11:00 am
Free Event!
Each year, SummerFest invites several conservatory students to participate in this intensive series of master classes conducted by senior artists from the SummerFest roster.
Congratulations to Jasmine Wang, Meagan Wu, Omar Gaidarov, Micayla George, and Jay Shankar for being selected as 5 SDYS students to participate and perform at these workshops. We invite you to come, watch, learn, and support your fellow SDYS students!
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Engaging Girls in STEM Careers
For more information, please click check out their facebook page.
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Kid's-Eye View of the Park 2013
Budding shutterbugs, ages 6-17, are invited to flaunt their photographic talents and win great prizes by entering the Kid's-Eye View of the Park photo contest. Among the prizes at stake are a week-long Summer Camp at the Museum of Photographic Arts, a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Museum of Photographic Arts, a Family 4-Pack to the Zoo's Safari Park, tickets to other major park attractions, gift certificates, and more! (see below for details)
The Kid's-Eye View of the Park Photo Contest, sponsored by Balboa Park Central, encourages participants to scout Balboa Park's kid-friendly attractions, lush grounds, historic architecture, and animals in the San Diego Zoo to snap their winning shot!
Application Deadline: August 26, 2013, at 5:00pm
Click here for more information and to enter the contest.
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YoungArts provides emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12) with life-changing experiences with renowned mentors, access to significant scholarships, national recognition, and other opportunities throughout their careers to help ensure that the nation's most outstanding young artists are encouraged to pursue careers in the arts. Support is offered in ten artistic disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, design, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing.
By applying to the YoungArts program winners are eligible for:
- Up to $10,000 monetary award (total awarded each year is over $500,000)
- Exclusive eligibility for recognition as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts
- Master classes with world-renowned artists
- Access to scholarships, career opportunities and professional contacts
For more information, please visit www.youngarts.org/apply
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DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition
The Denver Young Artists Orchestra is pleased to announce the second triennial DYAO National Violin Concerto Competition. The competition provides an opportunity for a talented young violinist to perform Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in e minor, op. 64 with DYAO, led by Music Director Wes Kenney, on its four concert international tour of Italy, France, and Spain in June 2014.
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Exhibits & Performances in Balboa Park for August
Click HERE to get a list of Exhibits and Performances in Balboa Park this month!
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Sincerely,
FangFang Li
Ensembles Administrator
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory
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