SDYS 2017-2018 Musicians’ Handbook

Inspiration Program Revised August 16, 2017

Dalouge Smith, President & CEO | Jeff Edmons, Music Director

“I am truly grateful and privileged to have been able to participate in SDYS for the last four years. Through SDYS, I have not only realized that music is quite possibly a career that I would like to pursue, but I have also truly discovered what it means to achieve success through hard work and collaboration. Each and every rehearsal and concert are team efforts, and it is an amazing experience to watch the orchestra progress as it undertakes and learns a diverse selection of challenging repertoire throughout the concert season. My time with SDYS has been an experience that I will never forget, and if anybody were to ask me for recommendations about great music programs to audition for, I would wholeheartedly recommend that they audition for SDYS.

Inspiration

David Meinen, Principal Percussion, Ovation Program, Class of 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Registration and Audition Dates

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Inspiration Program Description

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Instrument List

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Conductors’ Biographies

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Making the Decision to Audition

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Audition Requirements

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Audition Preparation and Expectations

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Attendance and Conduct

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Rehearsals and Logistics

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Concerts 22 Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

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Additional Opportunities

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2017-2018 Season Calendar

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Liability Releases

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If you have any administrative questions, please contact: [email protected] / 619.233.3232 x111 1650 El Prado #207A, San Diego, CA 92101 www.sdys.org

Make great music, meet new friends, and perform exciting concerts at the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory! Just as diverse instruments unify to create harmony, the same is true of our musicians. We invite youth musicians from all backgrounds and corners of the San Diego region to join their peers at San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS). We are proud and humbled our musicians and their families choose to make SDYS their musical home. We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in our outstanding conductors, who are just as diverse as our musicians and come to San Diego from across the globe. Their commitment to sharing musical and life lessons is at the core of all SDYS offers. Learning in a musical ensemble at SDYS means aspiring to the highest musical and personal standards. This is why SDYS offers student musicians at every musical level the chance to enroll and participate. Our faculty lead SDYS’ musicians along a path of discovery. Together, they learn the thrill of reaching a goal through dedication and talent, achieving individual success as part of a group, and sharing the beauty and joy of music with audiences. Whether a student first auditions into our Debut Classes or has matured to reach the Ovation Program, our full range of ensembles gives every student a place to excel. San Diego’s finest student performers return to SDYS year after year for this experience of learning and growing alongside friends under the direction of our inspiring faculty.

Every musician enrolled in SDYS depends on every other musician in their ensemble. Please read the Musicians’ Handbooks to be confident and comfortable with the commitment that comes with making music at SDYS. We’re excited to have you join us and garner the same benefits countless musicians before you have achieved for the past seventy-one years. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Sidney Yin, our Associate Director of Conservatory Programs. He will be happy to answer your questions. We look forward to sharing the year ahead...and many more...with you at SDYS! Sincerely,

Dalouge Smith President and CEO

Jeff Edmons Music Director

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Enrolling in SDYS is a choice to pursue excellence. Because excellence is not easily achieved, we set explicit participation and commitment standards to guarantee every musician and every ensemble succeed. Our Musicians’ Handbooks provide all the details your family needs to master being an SDYS member – including important dates, attendance requirements, and audition preparation instructions.

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CONSERVATORY PROGRAMS Ensembles and Classes • Inspiration Program (Prelude Strings / Debut Winds / Debut Strings / Overture Strings / Overture Winds / Symphonic Strings) • Showcase Program (Concert Winds / Concert Orchestra / Wind Symphony / Sinfonia) • Ovation Program (Symphony Orchestra / Wind Orchestra / Chamber Orchestra)



Free Opportunities for Conservatory Students

• Season’s First Downbeat (Orientation) • Music Director’s Seminars for Success • Performing Arts College Fair • Musical Artstops at San Diego Museum of Art (Sinfonia/Wind Symphony and above) • Student Mentorship (Sinfonia/Wind Symphony and above) • Music Library (Showcase and Ovation leadership) • Student nights at the opera and other free ticket offers • Group Lessons (Need-based) • Community Performances

Fee-based Opportunities for Conservatory Students

• Music Theory Classes • Chamber Music • Concerto Competition (Sinfonia/Wind Symphony and above) • The Music Institute (Ovation level) • International Youth Symphony (Ovation level)

Opportunities for Parents and Guardians of Conservatory Students • Season’s First Downbeat (Orientation) • Beyond the Staff • Volunteer Opportunities

PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE

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SDYS’ programs are designed to give student musicians a sequential ensemble experience over multiple years.

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Our Inspiration Program offers quality foundational classes and ensembles that provide an important musical and social experience for young students. Prelude Strings class is SDYS’ entry-level group instruction on beginning string skills. It is open to students with little or no experience on a string instrument. Debut Strings and Debut Winds ensembles focus on beginning ensemble techniques. These ensembles are provided for students who have played an orchestral instrument for one or two years and are preparing to participate in a full ensemble. In Overture Strings, Overture Winds, and Symphonic Strings, students develop technical, collaborative, and musical skills as they progress on their instruments. The Showcase Program encourages our intermediate-level students to participate in both an orchestra and a wind ensemble to maximize their musical training and exposure to diverse musical literature from a range of styles and historic periods. Our Ovation Program provides the most advanced string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians with comprehensive, intensive, pre-professional musical training. Participation in the Ovation Program includes the study and performance of classical music spanning the eighteenth century through the twenty-first century in multiple wind and orchestral ensemble settings. This flagship program provides the finest training at the highest levels attainable in a youth orchestra program. This handbook is specific to the Inspiration Program.



Minimum

Maximum

Prelude Strings

7 years / 2nd grade

12 years / 7th grade

Debut

8 years / 3rd grade

15 years / 10th grade

Inspiration

8 years / 3rd grade

17 years / 12th grade

Showcase CO/CW

10 years / 5th grade

19 years

Showcase Sin/WS

12 years / 7th grade

19 years

Ovation/Institute

9th grade

25 years

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Age Requirement by September 1, 2017

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REGISTRATION AND AUDITION DATES (Current and New Students) Thursday, March 30

Registration opens for currently enrolled and new students. All currently enrolled musicians must register for a June audition.



Register at www.sdys.org/auditions. The non-refundable registration fee is $40 from March 30 until May 5.

Friday, May 5 Noon

The registration fee increases to $50 at 12 noon on May 5. The registration fee may be paid online with a credit card, mailed as a check, or hand-delivered to the office as cash or check payable to SDYS.

Monday, May 22 12 noon is the registration deadline and the financial aid deadline for June Noon auditions. (Deadline for all returning students to apply.) Friday, May 26

Audition schedule is available to families.

May 31 to June 17

Auditions for currently enrolled and new musicians take place.

Friday, June 30

Ensemble and class placements will be available.

Tuesday, August 1 *Full tuition is due. Tuition for Prelude Strings is $450, Debut ensembles are $550, and Overture ensembles are $700. Students placed in two ensembles will have an additional ensemble fee of $150. Payment may be made online by credit card for an additional 3 % fee. It may also be made by check (payable to SDYS) or cash at the SDYS office or via mail with a check. A $20 late fee will be charged for past-due payments. The musician’s ID # must be included with payment.

*No tuition will be refunded after September 1.

Saturday, August 26 Season’s First Downbeat (Orientation for new students; returning students are welcome.)

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Sunday, September 10 First day of rehearsals for Inspiration students.

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LATE REGISTRATION AND AUDITION DATES (New Students Only) Monday, May 22 Noon

Registration for August auditions opens (new students only) at 12 noon.



Register at www.sdys.org/auditions. The non-refundable registration fee is $50. The registration fee may be paid online with a credit card, mailed as a check (payable to SDYS), or hand-delivered to the office as cash or check.

Wednesday, July 26 Noon

12 noon is the registration deadline and the financial aid deadline for August auditions.

Monday, July 31

Audition schedule is available to families.

Saturday, August 5 & Sunday, August 6

Auditions for new musicians.

Wednesday, August 16

Ensemble and class placements will be available for August auditions.

Wednesday, August 23

*Full tuition is due. Tuition for Prelude Strings is $450, Debut ensembles are $550, and Overture ensembles are $700. Students placed in two ensembles will have an additional ensemble fee of $150. Payment may be made online by credit card for an additional 3% fee. It may also be made by check (payable to SDYS) or cash at the SDYS office or via mail with a check. A $20 late fee will be charged for past-due payments. The musician’s ID # must be included with payment.

Saturday, August 26

Season’s First Downbeat (Orientation for new students; returning students are welcome.)

Sunday, September 10

First day of rehearsals for Inspiration students.

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*No tuition will be refunded after September 1.

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INSPIRATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Prelude Strings/Debut Strings/Debut Winds PRELUDE STRINGS is a beginning strings class for violin, viola, cello, and bass students with little or no experience on a string instrument. This is an entry-level class for students to learn the fundamental skills of instrument techniques. Classes are offered based on minimum enrollment. DEBUT STRINGS, conducted by Mr. Anthony Do-Hoon Kim, is an ensemble with group instruction for students playing violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will focus on instrument techniques, develop sight-reading skills, and improve beginning ensemble techniques, such as following a conductor and fellow musicians. Students are expected to have at least 1-2 years of experience on their instrument. The ensemble is offered based on minimum enrollment. DEBUT WINDS, conducted by Mr. Chris Lea, is designed as a first group experience for wind students in the SDYS program. Woodwind (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone), brass (trumpet, French horn, trombone, and euphonium), and percussion students may apply. Students will focus on instrument techniques, develop sight-reading skills, and improve beginning ensemble techniques, such as following a conductor and fellow musicians. Students with little or no experience on their instrument are encouraged to apply. The ensemble is offered based on minimum enrollment. The minimum age to participate in Prelude Strings is age 7, or entering 2nd grade by September 1, 2017. The maximum age to participate is 12, or entering 7th grade by September 1, 2017. All classes and ensembles are offered based on minimum enrollment.

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The minimum age to participate in a Debut ensemble is 8, or entering 3rd grade, by September 1, 2017. The maximum age to participate in a Debut ensemble is 15, or entering 10th grade, by September 1, 2017. Tuition only for Prelude Strings is $450; tuition for Debut Strings or Debut Winds is $550. Need-based financial aid is available. Classes and rehearsals take place in Balboa Park on most Sundays; see rehearsal calendar for details.

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Overture Strings/Overture Winds/Symphonic Strings

OVERTURE WINDS, conducted by Mr. Chris Lea, is a wind ensemble that provides a progressive and accelerated opportunity for woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians in their second year of playing and above. Instruction focuses on teaching ensemble skills such as tone production and quality, musicianship, blend, balance, rhythm, and sight-reading as part of an ensemble. Musicians will enhance their ability to follow the conductor, play together, and achieve group intonation as well as section cohesion by integrating technique into ensemble playing. SYMPHONIC STRINGS, conducted by Ms. Ulli Reiner, is a string orchestra providing performance experience for intermediate string players. Musicians will learn important concepts of left and right hand technique, vibrato, shifting and bowings, articulation, tone production, intonation, balance, and blend. Repertoire will include arrangements of music for string orchestra representing various periods and styles. The minimum age to participate in Overture Strings, Overture Winds, or Symphonic Strings is 8, or entering 3rd grade, by September 1, 2017. The maximum age to participate in these ensembles is 17, or entering 12th grade, by September 1, 2017. Tuition for the these ensembles is $700 with a second ensemble fee of $150. Need-based financial aid is available. Rehearsals take place in Balboa Park on most Sundays; see rehearsal calendar for details.

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OVERTURE STRINGS, conducted by Mr. Anthony Do-Hoon Kim, is a beginning-level string orchestra that provides an ensemble opportunity for musicians in their second year of playing and above. The orchestra focuses on enhancing beginning-level skills such as fingering, tone quality, intonation, and sight-reading as part of an ensemble. Musicians will enhance their ability to follow the conductor, play together, achieve group intonation as well as section cohesion by integrating technique into ensemble playing, including fluency in staccato and legato bowings.

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INSTRUMENT LIST FOR INSPIRATION PROGRAM PRELUDE STRINGS, DEBUT STRINGS, OVERTURE STRINGS, AND SYMPHONIC STRINGS Violin Viola Cello Double Bass

DEBUT WINDS AND OVERTURE WINDS Flute Oboe Clarinet / Bass Clarinet Bassoon French Horn Trumpet Tenor Trombone Tuba Percussion Timpani / Battery and Melodic Percussion (e.g., xylophone, marimba, etc.) Euphonium Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone

CONDUCTORS’ BIOGRAPHIES Anthony Do-Hoon Kim, Conductor SDYS 2017-2018 Musicians’ Handbook Inspiration Program

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Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Anthony Do-Hoon Kim is a versatile musician who has performed throughout North America as a pianist, violinist, and conductor. He served as Music Director of the Michigan Pops Orchestra and was Founder and Artistic Director of the Dead Composers Society at UC Santa Barbara. He also served on the conducting staff with the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic, University of Michigan Orchestras, UCSB Symphony Orchestra, South Coast Reading Orchestra, San Diego All-City Honor Orchestra, and Santa Barbara Youth Symphony. He has pursued conducting studies at the Pierre Monteux School and the Conductors Institute at Bard College Conservatory of Music. Additionally, he has performed in master classes for artists including Leon Fleisher, Gustav Meier, and the Juilliard String Quartet. As a featured performer, Mr. Kim has given live radio performances and led numerous world premieres of works by living composers. He is a recipient of multiple career grants from the Léni Fé Bland Foundation and has won first prize awards in piano from the Music Teachers National Association and Saddleback Symphony Young Artist competitions. Mr. Kim was awarded a Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting from the University of Michigan, where he studied under Kenneth Kiesler. He also holds both a Bachelor and Master of Music in Piano Performance from UC Santa Barbara, where he was a student of Charles Asche, and is an alumnus of SDYS.

Chris Lea, Conductor OVERTURE WINDS / DEBUT WINDS

Born into a musical family, Chris Lea began his musical training in third grade and has studied piano, saxophones, flute, voice, percussion, jazz, classical, composing/arranging, and education. He completed his teaching credential, Bachelor of Music, and Master of Music in flute performance, all from SDSU. Since 2000 he has taught instrumental music for the San Diego Unified School District, and for the last seven years he has taught band, orchestra, and jazz at Clark Middle School in City Heights. Chris and his two siblings, Thomas and Elizabeth, are all alumni of SDYS. Through the years, Chris has performed hundreds of events with a number of local San Diego bands. He has also performed with many national acts and several musical legends, including actor/Columbia Records recording artist Terrence Howard, American soul diva Nikka Costa, British soul artist James Morrison, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, George Clinton, Diana Ross, and Tom Jones. His television appearances include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The David Letterman Show, The View, The Today Show, and Ellen. Although he has performed extensively in popular music circles, Chris remains passionate and dedicated to the artistry of flute performance and educating young musicians in the San Diego community.

Ulli Reiner, Conductor SYMPHONIC STRINGS

A Grammy Education 2016 semi-finalist and 2017 finalist, Ulli Reiner has conducted Symphonic Strings since 2011. She is an adjunct faculty member of Palomar College, concertmaster of the Palomar Symphony Orchestra and Poway Symphony Orchestra, and founding Artistic Director, conductor, and concertmaster of the Poway Symphonette.

An alumna of SDYS and graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Ms. Reiner received a Bachelor of Music Education degree with emphasis in violin and viola performance. Ms. Reiner furthered her graduate studies at San Diego State University as first violinist of the Graduate String Quartet in residence, the University of Southern California, and the University of San Diego in performance, education and Suzuki violin studies. She has toured extensively as a performer and conductor with numerous orchestras, including having participated in the SDYS 70th anniversary tour to China in 2015.

All artistic faculty are subject to change.

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She has been an orchestra director for the Poway Unified School District since 1983. Additionally, Ms. Reiner co-founded the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra of San Diego and is the Artistic Director of the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra’s Suzuki/Fiddling School. She is a past conductor and co-founder of the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra’s Intermediate String Orchestra and Chamber String ensembles. She was invited to guest conduct at the Mark O’Connor Summer American Music Camp in August of 2016 and 2017 in New York City. Ms. Reiner also guest conducted the California Music Educators Association Honor Orchestra in Spring 2017 at the University of San Diego.

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MAKING THE DECISION TO AUDITION INTO THE INSPIRATION PROGRAM Participation in SDYS requires a substantial commitment to weekly rehearsals, practice, and concert performances. You may have to choose between joining SDYS and other activities. We encourage you to consider carefully if you, both the musician and family, can fulfill this commitment. The minimum age for Prelude Strings is 7, or entering 2nd grade, by September 1, 2017. The maximum age for Prelude Strings is 12, or entering 5th grade, by September 1, 2017. The minimum age to participate in a Debut ensemble is 8, or entering 3rd grade, by September 1, 2017. The maximum age to participate in a Debut ensemble is 15, or entering 10th grade, by September 1, 2017. The maximum age to participate in the Inspiration Program is 17, or entering 12th grade, by September 1, 2017. Please see the age requirement chart on page 5. Younger musicians may be considered on a case-by-case basis with a written recommendation from their private or school music teacher outlining their musical, social, and physical readiness for an ensemble experience. Currently enrolled musicians may audition to remain in their current ensemble or audition to advance to the next level of ensemble. Students will be placed based on their musical ability, the balance requirements of the ensemble, and the number of vacancies in each section. Placement decisions are final, and students may only audition one time per season. Placements are made for the entire season so that the ensemble can grow together. There are no mid-season auditions to change ensembles. The conductors of Debut and Inspiration ensembles may, at their discretion, change the seating of the ensemble throughout the year. Seating changes will be made based on individual or group playing assessments on an as-needed basis throughout each concert period.

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IMPORTANT: Marching band students may join at the beginning of the second concert period only if they audition in the summer (June for returning students; August for new students). Tuition must be paid by the summer deadline listed in this handbook.

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Both new and currently enrolled musicians should read the audition requirements carefully with the guidance of a private or school music teacher to prepare an audition for the appropriate level. We encourage all students who are interested in joining the Inspiration Program to visit and observe the current season’s ensemble rehearsals on Sundays. Find rehearsal schedules at www.sdys.org.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSPIRATION PROGRAM Students will be placed based on their musical ability, the balance requirements of the ensemble, and the number of vacancies in each section. Students applying for Prelude Strings are not required to audition.

DEBUT STRINGS MINIMUM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS All Strings: • Short solo piece which best demonstrates the student’s current ability. Solo should be equivalent to works from Suzuki Books 1 or 2. Do not play an orchestral part. Complete, full solo work from a method book is acceptable. Students must play from printed music. • Sight-reading (provided at audition). • All scales must be played with standardized fingerings. • All scales are to be played slowly with two beats per note at 60 bpm. Violin: • One-octave G, C, and D major scales. Viola: • One-octave G, C, and D major scales. Cello: • One-octave G, C, and D major scales. • Must bring a rock stop to your audition. Double Bass: • One-octave G, A, and D major scales. • Must bring a rock stop to your audition.

DEBUT WINDS MINIMUM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS All instruments: • Requires the ability to maintain steady rhyhtm in performance and sight reading.

Percussion: • A short snare drum solo, etude or method book excerpt.

OVERTURE STRINGS MINIMUM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS All Strings: • 1- to 2-minute solo piece which demonstrates the student’s current ability. Solos should be equivalent to works from Suzuki Books 1, 2, or 3. Do not play an orchestral part. Complete, full solo work from a string method book is acceptable. Students must play from printed music. • Sight-reading (provided at audition). • All scales must be played with standardized fingerings. • All scales are to be played slowly with two beats per note at 60 bpm. Violin: • Two-octave G and A major scales. • One-octave D and C major scales.

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Woodwinds and Brass: • Short 8-measure solo or method book piece. • Sight-reading (provided at audition). • Requires the ability to tongue notes.

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Viola: • Two-octave C and D major scales. • One-octave G and F major scales. Cello: • Two-octave C and D major scales. • One-octave G and F major scales. • Must bring a rock stop to your audition. Double Bass: • One-octave G, A, C, and D major scales. • Must bring a rock stop to your audition.

OVERTURE WINDS MINIMUM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS All Instruments: • 1- to 2-minute solo piece. • Sight-reading (provided at audition). • One-octave concert B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, and F major scales played in quarter notes at quarter note = 120 bpm, tongued and slurred. • Requires the ability to differentiate between eighth, quarter, dotted eighth, and sixteenth notes. • Requires the ability to play slurs correctly in solos. Percussion: • Note reading in treble clef. • Basic snare rudiments: snare drum roll, flam taps, and paradiddle.

SYMPHONIC STRINGS MINIMUM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS All Strings: • Two-minute prepared solo from the standard solo repertoire for your instrument. Orchestral parts and string method books will not be accepted. • Sight-reading (provided at audition). • Instrument tuning ability. • Developed knowledge of staccato, spiccato, legato, slurred staccato, and slurred concepts. • All scales must be played with standardized fingerings. • All scales are played in whole notes, at a quarter note = 120bpm.

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Violin I: • Three-octave G major scale • Two-octave D, G, C, A, and F major scales; shifting to 3rd position facility and introductory vibrato.

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Violin II: • Two-octave D, G, C, A, and F major scales; shifting to 3rd position facility and introductory vibrato. Viola: • Two-octave D, G, C, A, and F major scales; introductory shifting. Cello: • Two-octave D, G, C, A, and F major scales; introductory shifting. • Must bring a rock stop to your audition. Double Bass: • One-octave D, G, C, A, and F major scales. • Must bring a rock stop to your audition.

AUDITION PREPARATION AND EXPECTATIONS Students auditioning on two different instruments will be scheduled for two auditions, and they only have to pay one registration fee.

AUDITION PREPARATION

• Read all SDYS communications carefully prior to the audition.



• Discuss with your private teacher and/or school music teacher all the criteria and skill levels for the program that are best suited to your current abilities.



• Revisit the audition requirements for the program that is right for you, and prepare the solo you will play for the judges.



• Make a plan for how and when you will practice in order to prepare fully for your audition.

DAY OF THE AUDITION

• Put your best foot forward when auditioning. Dress nicely.



• Make sure your instrument is in top shape. As a precaution, bring extra strings, reeds, mutes, rock stops, or other accessories.



• Remember to bring your instrument, and at least one original solo part for the judges. • Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before your audition so you have plenty of time to check in and warm up. • Auditions usually run on schedule. If parking is a problem, have a parent or guardian drop you off first. • Check-in is outside the location as instructed. Time slots will not be held for students who are late to their audition. • Warm up only in the designated area, and have your music out of its folder so you are ready to be escorted to the audition room.



• Please do not play your instrument in the halls or outside the audition room, as the sound may interfere with other auditions.





DURING THE AUDITION

• When you enter the room, the judges will greet you and ask you to introduce yourself. • Before playing your solo, state the title, composer, and movement (if applicable).

• Audition time is limited, so come prepared. Make the best of every minute you have. • In order to maintain efficiency of the audition process and fairness to all students, judges will likely stop you before you complete your solo piece and/or sight-reading. This has no negative effect on your audition placement and simply means that they have listened to a sufficient amount to determine your placement.

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• Take about five seconds to look at the sight-reading excerpts before you begin to play. Think about the tempo in your head. Play for accuracy. If you make a mistake, keep going.

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Practice Tips: • All areas of the audition—scales, solo, and sight-reading—are important. • Practice with a metronome for even tempo and accurate rhythms. • Scales: Prepare all required scales with an even tempo throughout.







• Solo: Choose a solo piece that best represents your level of ability. • Sight-reading: Work with your teacher on a variety of sight-reading materials as part of your daily practice routine. Sight-reading ability is heavily weighted and often the deciding factor between two students of otherwise equal skill. General Criteria: Every student auditioning for SDYS is required to prepare materials from the categories listed below. Specific requirements within each category are determined by the instrument the student plays. • Scales for woodwinds, brass, and percussion: The goal is to demonstrate different tonalities, tone quality, and range development. • Scales for strings: The goal is to demonstrate knowledge and expertise of different tonalities, tone quality, range development, bowing styles, and articulations. • Prepared solo: This should be one to three minutes in length. All students must bring their original solo part. • Sight-reading: Music is provided by judges during the audition. Sight-reading ability is heavily weighted and the deciding factor between two students of otherwise equal skill. Specific Areas of Evaluation: Articulation:

Does the musician perform articulations clearly and as marked?

Intonation:

Are pitches in tune, or is there a tendency to go sharp or flat?

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Musicianship: How well does the musician phrase, make dynamic contrasts, and interpret the music?

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Rhythm:

How precisely can the musician play rhythmic figures in the context of a piece?

Tempo:

Is the musician following and keeping the proper, consistent tempo in the context, style, and period of the piece?

Technique:

How strong is the musician’s technical ability? Is the musician using correct fingering, embouchure, and proper breathing? Does the musician demonstrate proper posture for their instrument?

Tone:

Is the tone focused, and does it have character?

Sight-Reading: How well can the musician play a previously unseen piece of music? Is the musician able to play the right notes and rhythms at the correct tempo? Multiple Clefs:

Reading in multiple clefs is required in some orchestral passages for strings, bassoon, and trombone.

ATTENDANCE AND CONDUCT Attendance Participation in SDYS requires a substantial commitment to weekly rehearsals, practice, and concert performances. Consistent, weekly attendance at rehearsals is not only a requirement for musicians in the Inspiration Program, but it is also essential to creating strong musical ensembles. You may have to choose between joining SDYS and other activities. Please carefully review the attendance guidelines and rehearsal/concert schedule before making the decision to audition. SDYS maintains the official record of musician absences in its student management system. Musicians may view the details of their absences by logging onto the system via the portal at www.sdys.org. All musicians are expected to be at every rehearsal, dress rehearsal, and concert on the calendar. Musicians involved in other activities must be able to make the attendance commitment outlined below for the full duration of the season. Musicians are required to be at rehearsal by the call time, and they are expected to be in their seats, warmed up, tuned, and ready for the conductor’s downbeat. Attendance is taken at the beginning of rehearsal prior to the conductor’s first downbeat. Arrival after the attendance has been taken must be reported to the conductor to be recorded as a late arrival. If a musician is not present, the ensemble diminishes. Each musician is significant to the integrity of his/ her ensemble. PRELUDE STRINGS, DEBUT STRINGS AND DEBUT WINDS MUSICIANS MAY NOT HAVE MORE THAN: • three (3) absences in the first period (Sept. 10-Dec. 10), • four (4) absences in the second period (Jan. 7-April 15), or • two (2) absences in the third period (April 29-June 3). INSPIRATION PROGRAM MUSICIANS MAY NOT HAVE MORE THAN THREE (3) ABSENCES IN ANY CONCERT PERIOD. (Sept. 10-Nov. 19, Dec. 3-Mar. 11, Mar. 18-June 9).

High school juniors and seniors may request one additional absence for extenuating circumstances related to college testing/ auditions/visits. Such requests will be reviewed on a case-byHERE’S HOW case basis and may or may not be excused. Absences due to TO REPORT AN illness or emergency count toward the total number of allowed ABSENCE: absences, so please plan accordingly. Inspiration musicians who do not stay within the attendance policy will be excluded from Go to www.sdys.org performing in the next concert and will be moved to the back of to log onto the student portal and the section for the remainder of the season. Please review the report absence at least one week rehearsal and concert calendars before making the decision to in advance. audition. Concert periods are detailed on the calendar. Other performances may be scheduled during the season. Recurring absences or excessive late arrivals and early departures from rehearsals may result in dismissal from SDYS at the discretion of the President and CEO. Absence Reporting It is important for all musicians and their families to communicate with SDYS regarding any expected absence from a rehearsal. Absences, late arrivals, or early departures must be reported at least ONE WEEK in advance. Please report on the “Report an Absence” clipboard at rehearsal or complete the online absence form on the website www.sdys.org. A reason for the absence is required. In the event of an absence due to unexpected circumstances, please call the SDYS office at 619.233.3232 x 111 or email Cecilia Vega, Program Assistant at [email protected] within 24 hours of the absence.

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Please see the Rehearsal Calendar at the end of the Musicians’ Handbook for the schedule.

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In order to augment their musical understanding of the repertoire, musicians are expected to attend rehearsals even if their instrument is being repaired or if they have a minor personal injury. Communication about any absence for any reason is imperative for the conductor’s planning. Attendance at all Inspiration Program rehearsals and concerts will be recorded. Concert attendance is mandatory. Concert absences will result in being reseated to the back of the section for the following concert period and for the remainder of the season. Students who miss the dress rehearsal will not be permitted to perform at the concert. Exceptions can be made in advance for extreme circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Musicians “standing in” for absent musicians will be dismissed from the SDYS program, as will the absent musicians. Reminder: Absences must be reported in advance at www.sdys.org. Conduct and Behavior Any musician who exhibits inappropriate behavior at rehearsals, concerts, or activities jeopardizes his/ her good standing and may be dismissed from SDYS. Examples include, but are not limited to: • failure to report absences, • disrespect toward others, • failure to follow instructions, • verbal or physical threats toward others, • horseplay, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, • inappropriate physical contact or gestures of affection, e.g., kissing or holding hands, • inappropriate language, or • any other inappropriate behavior that undermines the integrity of the ensemble.





If any musician does not feel safe, s/he should speak to an SDYS staff member immediately SDYS maintains a drug-free workplace. Illegal drug use by musicians will not be tolerated and will result in the musician’s dismissal from the program. Adults who smoke should do so away from the rehearsal rooms and buildings. Smoking in Balboa Park is prohibited and may result in fines imposed by city staff. Dismissal from SDYS

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The final decision regarding dismissal from SDYS programs for excessive absences, excessive late arrivals or early departures, missing a concert, unacceptable conduct, or failure to uphold any other required policy or agreement of participation in the respective SDYS program or ensemble will be made by the President and CEO. Tuition refunds are not provided to musicians dismissed from SDYS, and students dismissed from an ensemble are ineligible to join another ensemble during the season.

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REHEARSALS AND LOGISTICS SUNDAY INSPIRATION CLASS AND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Debut Strings: 1:15 to 3:00 PM (Call time 1:00 PM) Debut Winds: 1:15 to 3:00 PM (Call time 1:00 PM) Symphonic Strings: 1:15 to 3:00 PM (Call time 1:00 PM) Overture Strings: 3:15 to 5:00 PM (Call time 3:00 PM) Overture Winds: 3:15 to 5:00 PM (Call time 3:00 PM)

Rehearsals begin on September 10, 2017. All rehearsals (unless notified) will be held in the Casa del Prado building in Balboa Park, 1650 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. A special Season’s First Downbeat event will be on Saturday, August 26. This is a fun, meet-and-greet orientation for all new families to meet SDYS staff and faculty, and to get to know each other! Returning families are welcome to attend. Saturdays and Sundays are busy and fun with musicians and families coming and going throughout the day. The majority of musicians’ SDYS experience occurs during rehearsals. On rehearsal days, we have production staff ready to help you and answer questions. Below are some helpful guidelines to ensure rehearsals are successful for all. Call Time and Conductor’s Downbeat Musicians are expected to be at the rehearsal room by the call time. Musicians must be seated, warmed up, tuned and ready by the conductor’s downbeat time. Students are recorded as late if they are not seated by the conductor’s downbeat time.

Musicians are expected to take personal responsibility for the following: • to arrive at rehearsals before call time, • to be seated, warmed up, tuned, and ready for the conductor’s downbeat, • to stay focused on the conductor, be respectful, follow directions, and participate fully in rehearsal, • to have the current music in their folder and on their stand, • to have a pencil and eraser for note taking, • to have extra instrument supplies in their case (strings and reeds, etc.), • to wear shoes but no hats, • not to use a cell phone or engage in other distracting activities during rehearsals, and • to store instruments properly during rehearsal breaks. Due to various health risks and allergens contained in some food items, no snacks or drinks (except bottled water) are allowed in the rehearsal room. Parking for Rehearsals Parking in Balboa Park on Saturdays and Sundays can sometimes take time and patience. To ensure timely arrival at rehearsal, musicians can be dropped off curbside on Village Place outside the Casa del Prado building and make their way to rehearsal while the driver finds parking. Difficulty parking is not an acceptable reason for tardiness. Parking is typically available in the Inspiration Point Lot near Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. A free tram runs from there to Plaza de Panama outside the San Diego Museum of Art. This is a short walk to the rehearsal rooms in the Casa del Prado. For more information about the Balboa Park tram and parking, please visit www.balboapark.org/visit/parking/. Balboa Park is very active with cultural events, recreational activities, and large civic events such as runs and parades. Every Thursday, SDYS staff will email families a Weekly Update, which will give notice of known events in and around Balboa Park that might cause traffic delays so you can plan accordingly.

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Music Distribution New music is distributed at the first rehearsal of the season and after each concert. If a musician is absent on the music distribution day, s/he will need to contact the SDYS office to schedule a time to pick up any new music that was distributed. All music must be returned to SDYS after each concert. Musicians should not depend on their stand partner and are required to bring their own music to each rehearsal and concert. Lost Music Any musician who loses his/her music will be required to pay a $5 replacement fee per part. Musicians may request a replacement for lost music online at www.sdys.org under the “Current Musicians” tab. Instruments Except for percussionists, students are required to transport their own instruments to rehearsals and concerts throughout the entire season. This includes double bassists. Loaned Instruments SDYS has a large inventory of purchased or donated instruments. If you are unable to buy or rent an appropriate instrument, please contact us, and we may be able to lend you an instrument. In situations where your instrument has to be repaired, we may be able to lend you an instrument for a short period of time. Do not repair your own instrument! Families accept liability for any damage or loss of SDYS instruments that occur while the instrument is on loan. The instrument loan policy is available from the Instrument Librarian, Charlie Perkes at [email protected]. A deposit of 10% of the value of the instrument is required at the time of the loan and will be returned when the instrument is returned in good condition. Instrument Insurance SDYS is not liable for loss or damage to instruments when musicians have them at rehearsals, concerts, or in transit. Families are encouraged to add valuable instruments to their personal property insurance. Accidents do happen. Musicians are expected to take care of their own instruments and respect other musicians’ property. Weekly Preparation, Private Lessons, and School Music Programs

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Musicians are expected to practice music between rehearsals to make rehearsals enjoyable and productive for all. When possible, musicians are encouraged to take private music lessons and/or participate in school music programs.

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Family Involvement Families are important partners in their musician’s participation and development through SDYS programs. Musicians’ success at SDYS is the result of dedicated families who help their children understand the importance of practicing, being on time, and contributing to the ensemble. All rehearsals are open to the public. Families are encouraged to visit rehearsals to witness their musician’s musical journey and to enjoy the other ensembles. Due to copyright, privacy, and royalty issues we do not allow photography, audio or video recording at rehearsals. Volunteering Rehearsal days are very busy with about 600 musicians moving through our rehearsal rooms. Please offer to help the production staff with room setup and breakdown, snack setup, or handing out SDYS materials to visitors. The Weekly Update will also include opportunities for parent volunteers. All volunteers are required to read and sign the Volunteer Waiver before volunteering. Thank you in advance for your time and help!

Musicians who help on a consistent basis may record their volunteer time as community service hours for school. Families who receive need-based financial aid have additional volunteer requirements, which are outlined in the Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section of this handbook. Communication SDYS’ communication with musicians and their families is essential. To enable good communication we ask that you keep the administrative staff up to date with any email, phone, and address changes. Important SDYS communication will be sent to all email addresses provided in the registration application. Primary and secondary contacts are responsible for reading SDYS correspondence. We email a Weekly Update every Thursday with important information for all families, and we send ensemble-specific emails on Tuesday. Weekly Updates are archived at www.sdys.org/updates for reference. Please read these emails so you can stay up to date with your musicians’ SDYS activities. Please ensure emails from “@sdys.org” are not blocked as spam. Rehearsal schedules and Weekly Updates can be found on www.sdys.org under the “Current Musicians” tab. Follow us on the SDYS Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and YouTube accounts available through the buttons on www.sdys.org. Notice boards outside the rehearsal rooms display information about music-related activities. These events are not endorsed by SDYS. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Sidney Yin, Associate Director of Conservatory Programs at syin@ sdys.org. Merchandise for Sale SDYS sells some merchandise at rehearsals: • Snacks • Bow ties • Black tights • Concert CDs (if available, with suggested donation) • SDYS T-shirts and hoodies (if available) Concert DVDs may be purchased on www.sdys.org. We record some, but not all, concerts. Artistic Faculty Students at SDYS are expected to follow the conductors’ directions at all rehearsals and concerts. Students are also expected to treat conductors with respect as their leaders in each ensemble. Our conductors will be happy to answer any artistic questions.

SDYS production staff members are onsite at rehearsals to assist musicians and families. They can answer questions and give directions. Production staff facilitate smooth rehearsal and concert day activities. They depend on volunteers and musicians to assist with rehearsal setup and breakdown. Musicians and families are asked to respect these staff members and assist them when asked. More information about volunteering can be found in the section above.

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CONCERTS Concert days are exciting events that enable SDYS musicians to share their talents and progress as an ensemble. They start with a dress rehearsal at the venue, followed by a concert for families, friends, and supporters. All musicians are required to stay for the duration of each concert in which they participate. Students who miss the dress rehearsal will not be permitted to perform at the concert. Exceptions can be made in advance for extreme circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Dress Rehearsals and Call Times Dress rehearsals are an important part of the concert experience to help the ensemble adjust to new acoustics in the concert hall. We publish call times in the Weekly Update approximately three weeks in advance. Musicians need to arrive at the concert venue by the call time in their concert attire. Concert Attire Concert attire is a visual representation of the artistic excellence we present on stage. Students will not be allowed to participate in the group photo or perform at the concert without wearing either sets of the appropriate concert attire listed below. Female Attire: Male Attire: • Black dress or black skirt below the knee, or black dress pants, • Black dress pants, • Black shirt, • Black dress shirt, • Black tights, and • Black bow tie, • Black dress shoes. No spike heels. • Black socks, and • No sparkly jewelry or hair accessories. • Black dress shoes. • No backless, sleeveless, or spaghetti straps without a jacket. • Shoulders must be covered.

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SDYS often has a limited amount of concert attire which has been donated. If you would like further information, please contact the office at 619-233-3232.

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Concert Tickets Families and friends are encouraged to attend concerts and events where musicians perform. Most concerts require paid tickets. Concert tickets are sold at reduced prices to SDYS families through the SDYS office approximately four weeks prior to a concert. For some concerts, SDYS offers a “2 for 2” ticket deal that gives families two free tickets with the purchase of two full-priced tickets. This offer is only available through SDYS and is limited to two free tickets per family. This offer is not available on the day of the concerts.

Photography and Recording Due to copyright, privacy, and royalty issues we do not allow photography, audio or video recording at concerts.

TUITION, FEES, AND FINANCIAL AID Tuition Payments Tuition for Prelude Strings is $450. Tuition for a Debut ensemble is $550. Tuition for Overture Winds, Overture Strings, or Symphonic Strings is $700. Students placed in two ensembles will have an additional ensemble fee of $150 should they enroll in both. All tuition is due in full by August 1, 2017. Payments may be made by credit card online with an additional fee of 3%, by check mailed to SDYS, or by cash at the office. All payments should include the musician’s ID number. A $20 late fee will be applied to payments received after the deadline. Families will be charged a $15 fee for bounced checks. Tuition is non-refundable or transferrable after September 1, 2017. Ensemble placement will be forfeited and musicians will not be allowed to join rehearsals if the tuition balance has not been paid or financial aid has not been requested by the first rehearsal. Dissatisfaction with ensemble placement or seat assignment is not an acceptable reason for a refund. Dismissal from SDYS does not result in any refund of tuition regardless of the time in the season. Financial Aid Financial aid for tuition is available for musicians whose families demonstrate need, but applying for financial aid does not guarantee approval. Financial aid is not available for the registration fee. Financial aid deadline is May 22 at noon for June Auditions and July 26 at noon for August auditions. Musicians eligible for the Federal Reduced School Lunch Program qualify for full financial assistance toward tuition. Please send your 2016-2017 or 2017-2018 federal lunch award letter to registration@sdys. org or mail it to the SDYS office. Award letters from previous years are ineligible.

Any family auditioning for SDYS may submit a fully completed financial aid application with all required documents, including their signed 2016 tax returns, all applicable schedules, and child support documents, if applicable. The application will be reviewed by the SDYS Board of Directors Financial Aid Committee, and SDYS staff will notify families of any financial aid award before tuition is due. A receipt acknowledging the acceptance of the financial aid award and interest in sponsored lessons must be signed and mailed back to SDYS before the first rehearsal. The Preuss School UCSD students are eligible for financial aid and may indicate their eligibility on their application. Volunteer Expectations All families receiving financial aid for tuition are required to pay a $75 fee, which will be refunded if the family completes five volunteer services before the end of the 2017-2018 season. All families who volunteer are required to read and sign the Volunteer Waiver before their first service. Families may opt to donate the $75 fee and not volunteer. Examples of volunteer services include, but are not limited to: • Help with rehearsal setup and breakdown, • Help with truck loading and unloading at concerts,

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Students who attend a school with free lunch do not automatically qualify for financial assistance. These students must provide a lunch letter that shows the child is eligible for the Federal Reduced School Lunch Program based on the family’s individual need, not the school’s program offering. Alternatively, the family may complete an SDYS financial aid application.

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• Help at the information table at rehearsals, • Help with chaperoning at concerts, • Help with music preparation, • Help with preparing mailings, and • Help as an Ensemble Ambassador. Volunteer opportunities will be advertised in the Weekly Update.









Sponsored Music Lessons Musicians awarded financial aid may be eligible for inclusion in SDYS’ sponsored lessons. A refundable deposit of $40 will be collected before the start of lessons. This deposit will be refunded at the conclusion of the season if students remain in good standing with both sponsored lessons and SDYS large ensembles. Students who are dismissed from lessons due to excessive absences may be ineligible for future lessons and will not receive the $40 deposit. Concert Tickets

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Families that are awarded full financial aid are mailed a voucher redeemable for free tickets to most large ensemble concerts. This gives the families the opportunity to see their musician perform. Additional tickets may be purchased.

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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Chamber Music Fee-based chamber music coaching and performance opportunities are open to all students in the Overture ensembles and above. Ensembles will rehearse each week for a predetermined number of weeks. Non-SDYS students are eligible to apply for an additional fee with the submission of a YouTube video for musical evaluation. Ensembles are formed based on instrumentation and balance. The design of these chamber music ensembles emphasizes small-group learning and musical performances without a conductor. These chamber music ensembles will perform at a mid-year or year-end recital. Select ensembles may be invited to perform at other community and SDYS events. Music Theory and Ear Training A beginning theory class will be available for students who have learned basic skills on their instrument. This course reinforces and enhances the students’ knowledge of music essentials such as treble and bass clef, note reading, scales, time signatures, key signatures, basic intervals, melody, and structure. This class is recommended for students in Overture Winds, Overture Strings, Symphonic Strings, Concert Winds, and Concert Orchestra. Ten-week courses are available in the fall with continuation into the spring. Details on program offerings and tuition will be made available in the Weekly Update. Theory course offerings are dependent on minimum enrollment. New students must take a placement exam to determine current skill and knowledge level. Beyond the Staff Beyond the Staff workshops are fun, educational presentations that inform SDYS families about opportunities and resources that SDYS and the San Diego community have to offer. They are also aimed at providing families with information about how best to support their child in music learning. Past workshops include instrument tuning and care, college applications, the Board and CEO’s role, how to practice, and how to select a private teacher. Peer Arts Partnerships

Community Opus Project San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory works in neighborhoods across the region to build community support for giving all students access to the benefits of music making. Chula Vista, City Heights, and Solana Beach are just three locations where SDYS partners with local schools or educational providers to further music education for their students. Balboa Park musicians are encouraged to join our movement by serving as student peer mentors at the various ensembles or sectionals. Along with teaching instrumental music at the high standard of our Conservatory programs, the Community programs of SDYS engage students and families in the education process to build confidence and leadership in children who may not have the opportunity to learn music otherwise. It is the vision of SDYS for all students in the San Diego region to have access to high-quality music instruction on a regular basis.

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SDYS has partnered with schools and community organizations since its founding. SDYS regularly partners with leading professional music, theater, and arts organizations, including La Jolla Music Society, San Diego Symphony, and San Diego Museum of Art, to give students access to unique performance experiences, professional music mentors, and concerts by the world’s leading artists. Please watch the Weekly Update for notification of concert ticket offers, performance opportunities, or master classes from our partners.

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SDYS Debut Schedule: Season Calendar 2017-2018

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Debut Strings: 1:15 to 3:00 PM (Call time 1:00 PM) Debut Winds: 1:15 to 3:00 PM (Call time 1:00 PM)

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Rehearsals

Day

Dates

N/A

Saturday

August 26

“Season’s First Downbeat”

Labor Day weekend

Sunday

September 3

No Rehearsals/Classes

1

Sunday

September 10

Rehearsals/Classes

2

Sunday

September 17

Rehearsals/Classes

3 / Photo Day

Sunday

September 24

Rehearsals/Classes

4

Sunday

October 1

Rehearsals/Classes

5

Sunday

October 8

Rehearsals/Classes

6

Sunday

October 15

Rehearsals/Classes

7

Sunday

October 22

Rehearsals/Classes

8

Sunday

October 29

Rehearsals/Classes

9

Sunday

November 5

Rehearsals/Classes

10

Sunday

November 12

Rehearsals/Classes

No Rehearsals/Classes

Sunday

November 19

No Rehearsals/Classes

Thanksgiving weekend

Sunday

November 26

No Rehearsals/Classes

11

Sunday

December 3

Rehearsals/Classes

Performance Class

Sunday

December 10

Performance Class

No more than 3 absences. Rehearsals

Day

Dates

1

Sunday

January 7

Rehearsals/Classes

2 MLK Day weekend

Sunday

January 14

Rehearsals/Classes

3

Sunday

January 21

Rehearsals/Classes

4

Sunday

January 28

Rehearsals/Classes

5

Sunday

February 4

Rehearsals/Classes

6

Sunday

February 11

Rehearsals/Classes

President’s Day weekend

Sunday

February 18

No Rehearsals/Classes

7

Sunday

February 25

Rehearsals/Classes

8

Sunday

March 4

Rehearsals/Classes

No Rehearsals/Classes

Sunday

March 11

No Rehearsals/Classes

9

Sunday

March 18

Rehearsals/Classes

10

Sunday

March 25

Rehearsals/Classes

Spring Break

Sunday

April 1

No Rehearsals/Classes

11

Sunday

April 8

Rehearsals/Classes

12 - Concert

Sunday

April 15

Rehearsals/Classes & Concert

Earth Fair

Sunday

April 22

No Rehearsals/Classes

1

Sunday

April 29

Audition Prep

2

Sunday

May 6

Audition Prep

3

Sunday

May 13

Audition Prep

4

Sunday

May 20

Audition Prep

Memorial Day weekend

Sunday

May 27

No Rehearsals/Classes

5

Sunday

June 3

Audition Prep

No more than 2 absences. All concert and rehearsal dates may be subject to change.

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SDYS Overture and Symphonic Rehearsals and Concerts: Season Calendar 2017-2018 Symphonic Strings: 1:15 to 3:00 PM (Call time 1:00 PM) Overture Strings: 3:15 to 5:00 PM (Call time 3:00 PM) Overture Winds: 3:15 to 5:00 PM (Call time 3:00 PM) Rehearsals

Day

Dates

N/A

Saturday

August 26

“Season’s First Downbeat”

Labor Day weekend

Sunday

September 3

No Rehearsals

1

Sunday

September 10

Rehearsals

2

Sunday

September 17

Rehearsals

3 / Photo Day

Sunday

September 24

Rehearsals

4

Sunday

October 1

Rehearsals

5

Sunday

October 8

Rehearsals

6

Sunday

October 15

Rehearsals

7

Sunday

October 22

Rehearsals

8

Sunday

October 29

Rehearsals

9

Sunday

November 5

Rehearsals

10

Sunday

November 12

Rehearsals

Concert TBA

Sunday

November 19

Music Educators Concert

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Rehearsals

Day

Dates

Thanksgiving weekend

Sunday

November 26

No Rehearsals

1

Sunday

December 3

Rehearsals

2

Sunday

December 10

Rehearsals

Winter Break

Sunday

December 17

No Rehearsals

Winter Break

Sunday

December 24

No Rehearsals

Winter Break

Sunday

December 31

No Rehearsals

3

Sunday

January 7

Rehearsals

4 MLK Day weekend

Sunday

January 14

Rehearsals

5

Sunday

January 21

Rehearsals

6

Sunday

January 28

Rehearsals

7

Sunday

February 4

Rehearsals

8

Sunday

February 11

Rehearsals

President's Day weekend

Sunday

February 18

No Rehearsals

9

Sunday

February 25

Rehearsals

10

Sunday

March 4

Rehearsals

Concert TBA

Sunday

March 11

Spring Concert

Rehearsals

Day

Dates

1

Sunday

March 18

Rehearsals

2

Sunday

March 25

Rehearsals

Spring Break

Sunday

April 1

No Rehearsals

3

Sunday

April 8

Rehearsals

4

Sunday

April 15

Rehearsals

5 - Earth Day

Sunday

April 22

Reherasals (offsite)

6

Sunday

April 29

Rehearsals

7

Sunday

May 6

Rehearsals

8

Sunday

May 13

Rehearsals

9

Sunday

May 20

Rehearsals

Memorial Day weekend

Sunday

May 27

No Rehearsals

10

Sunday

June 3

Rehearsals

Final Copley Concert

Saturday

June 9

Final Concert

No more than 3 absences. All concert and rehearsal dates may be subject to change.

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LIABILITY RELEASES FOR SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY AND CONSERVATORY (SDYS) MEDIA RELEASE Pursuant to the furtherance of the purposes, goals, and objectives of SDYS, and for no other consideration or compensation, I hereby irrevocably grant to SDYS and its officers, directors, and employees the permission to use my child’s name, likeness and biographical data incident to practices, recitals and other performances with SDYS, and the right to take photographs or record audio or video of my child’s practices, recitals and other performances with SDYS, and to use such photographs and video or audio recordings for any SDYS purposes. In granting the above permission, I hereby irrevocably relinquish all right, title, or interest in the above mentioned photographs and/or recordings and all rights of authorship or of performance as may apply and hereby assign to SDYS all copyrights arising with respect to my child’s practices, recitals and other performances with SDYS. Additionally, I hereby irrevocably grant SDYS, its officers, employees, and licensees permission to reproduce, use, or publish such photos and/ or recordings in all media, whether now known or hereafter existing, for any SDYS purposes, with no additional compensation being due to me or my child. Additionally, I hereby irrevocably release SDYS, its officers, directors, employees, and licensees from any and all claims that my child may now or hereafter have for libel, defamation, invasion of privacy or right of publicity, infringement of copyright, or violation of any other right arising out of or relating to any utilization of my child’s name, likeness or biographical data, the practices, recitals and other performances with SDYS and all related photos and/or recordings. MEDICAL RELEASE I agree, on behalf of myself and/or on behalf of my child, beginning on the date of execution of this Release, to give consent to SDYS to obtain all emergency dental or medical care prescribed from a duly licensed physician (M.D.) or dentist (D.D.S.). This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve life, limb, or the wellbeing of me or my dependent.

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As a condition of my child’s participation in any activity sponsored by or associated with SDYS, I agree to and hereby irrevocably waive all claims on behalf of myself and/or my child against SDYS and to indemnify and hold SDYS, its officers, directors, and employees, the City of San Diego, and the San Diego Park and Recreation Department (“Released Parties”) harmless from any and all liability or claims that I, my child or anyone else on behalf of my child or otherwise may have against the Released Parties or that any other person, entity, my child or I may have against the Released Parties because of any death, bodily injury, personal injury, or illness, or because of any loss to property that may arise out of or in any way be connected with my child’s participation in any activity sponsored by or associated with SDYS and any Released Parties’ activity related thereto. I will also allow the Released Parties to transport me and/or my child in an emergency circumstance. I further acknowledge that the Released Parties do not provide any type of insurance including liability or medical coverage for any child who participates in any SDYS activity. I hereby state that it is my intention in executing this Release that the same shall be effective as a bar to each and every claim, complaint, action, debts, promises, demand, cause of action, obligation, damage, liability, charge, attorneys’ fees and costs herein above released. I hereby expressly waive and relinquish all of my rights and benefits, if any, arising under the provisions of California Civil Code § 1542, which provides: A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR. I hereby expressly agree that the above releases apply to all unknown, unsuspected and unanticipated claims, liabilities and causes of action which I, my child or any other party may have against the Released Parties which have arisen, occurred or existed at any time prior to the date of this Release or after.

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY 1. I agree to volunteer with the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) in the 2017-2018 concert season. 2. As a volunteer, I understand that I control the dates and times when I do the work and that SDYS is not responsible for scheduling my volunteer work. I also understand that I will not be compensated for any time spent volunteering, nor am I entitled to benefits, including employment insurance benefits upon the termination of this agreement or as a result of this service. 3. I am aware that participation as a volunteer may require periods of administrative duties, standing, sitting, or lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury. I am voluntarily participating in this activity with knowledge of the hazards and potential dangers involved, and I agree to accept any and all risks of personal injury and property damage. 4. As consideration for volunteering for SDYS I hereby agree that I, and my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, will not make a claim against or sue SDYS or its employees, agents or contractors for injury or damage resulting from the negligence, whether active or passive, or other acts, however caused, by any of its officers, employees, agents, or contractors of SDYS as a result of my volunteering. I HEREBY RELEASE AND DISCHARGE SDYS AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS FROM ALL ACTIONS, CLAIMS, OR DEMANDS THAT I, MY HEIRS, GUARDIANS, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES NOW HAVE, OR MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT. 5. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM INJURED IN THE COURSE OF THE PROJECT, I AM NOT COVERED BY SDYS’ WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM. I authorize SDYS to seek emergency medical treatment on my behalf in case of injury, accident or illness to me arising from my involvement as a volunteer. I understand that I will be responsible for medical costs incurred by such accident, illness or injury. 6. I agree and understand that injuries or losses to others, such as co-workers or the person(s) being helped, may occur as a result of my negligent or intentional acts during volunteer service, and that to avoid such harm, I must exercise care and act responsibly in serving others. 7. If any injury or loss to another does occur due to my intentional actions or due to my negligent actions arising outside of the scope of my volunteer activities, I will accept the liability for and repair, or make reparations for, the harm done.

9. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

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8. I understand that the materials and tools provided by SDYS are and remain the property of SDYS, and I agree to return these tools and any remaining materials to SDYS at the end of my volunteer service.

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