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Established in 1945, San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory is the 6th oldest continuously operating youth symphony in the United States, serving close to 600 beginning through pre-professional student musicians annually in 13 full orchestras and large ensembles. Through SDYS’ flagship ensemble program in Balboa Park, its neighborhood engagement projects, and its early childhood music curriculum, SDYS is San Diego’s most comprehensive provider of ‘cradle-to-college’ music education programs and a national leader in innovative community engagement, serving thousands of young musicians and their families each year.
The San Diego Youth Symphony is a proud member of the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, a collaboration of 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in San Diego’s Balboa Park.
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REGISTRATION for the 2022-2023 SEASON
We are continuing to accept auditions for the following instruments:
- Strings: Viola and bass only
- Winds: Oboe and bassoon only
- Brass: Trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, and tuba
- Percussion
Marching band students who play the above-mentioned instruments may also audition (for any SDYS ensemble) until October 24, 2022, and join mid-year.
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Now enrolling for Fall session bilingual (English/Spanish) music classes!
Classes are for children ages 0-5 and parents/caregivers. Sing, dance, smile, and play with your child in a welcoming and inclusive community, as your child learns music, motor, and language skills. Sign up now! - sdys.org/chimes
¡Inscripciones abiertas! Clases de música bilingües (Inglés/Español) durante la sesión de otoño
Las clases son para niños de 0-5 años y padres/cuidadores. Cante, baile, sonría, y jüege con su hijo dentro de una comunidad acogedora e inclusiva mientras su hijo aprende música y habilidades motrices y lingüísticas. ¡Regístrese ahora! - sdys.org/chimes
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Now enrolling for Fall session bilingual (English/Spanish) music classes!
Classes are for children ages 0-5 and parents/caregivers. Sing, dance, smile, and play with your child in a welcoming and inclusive community, as your child learns music, motor, and language skills. Sign up now! - sdys.org/chimes
¡Inscripciones abiertas! Clases de música bilingües (Inglés/Español) durante la sesión de otoño
Las clases son para niños de 0-5 años y padres/cuidadores. Cante, baile, sonría, y jüege con su hijo dentro de una comunidad acogedora e inclusiva mientras su hijo aprende música y habilidades motrices y lingüísticas. ¡Regístrese ahora! - sdys.org/chimes
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