Free live streaming event via Zoom

Join SDYS for a free public virtual conference for students, parents, and teachers across the county! We are excited to host an event that will feature musicians from the San Diego Symphony, among other guests from our community and beyond.

Virtual Music Conference Schedule of Events

1:00 – 1:10 pm – Welcome & Introductions with CEO, Dr. Michael Remson, Music Director, Jeff Edmons, and Conservatory Program Manager, Dr. Lauren Rausch

1:10 – 1:55 pm – 1st Session Offerings

• For Students:
  • Masterclasses with musicians from the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
    • Brass – John Wilds
    • Woodwinds – Rose Lombardo
    • Upper strings –  Jisun Yang
    • Lower strings – Jeremy Kurtz-Harris

• For Parents:
  • Music theory class parents and guardians – Michael Remson, SDYS CEO
  • College Music Major (and minor) 101 for parents & students – Jeff Edmons, SDYS Music Director

• For Teachers: 
  • The power of improvisation- keeping your classes and/or lessons creative
  • Expanding repertoire to BIPOC composers

1:55 – 2:00 pm – Reconvene

2:00 – 2:45 pm – 2nd Session Offerings

• For Students:
  • San Diego Symphony Orchestra panel on leading a section
    • with San Diego Symphony Orchestra Musicians – Jeff Thayer, Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, Kate Hatmaker, & Sarah Skuster
  • Motivation to practice during this time – Christine Carter

• For Parents:
  • Progressing at SDYS & Audition Preparation
  • How to help your child practice at home

• For Teachers:
  • Virtual/Hybrid Programming – What is working, what is not?

2:45 – 3:15 pm – Reconvene and Share out of SDYS Collaborative Recording Projects