News | San Diego Youth Symphony

2022-23 COVID-19 Policy for Students – August 26, 2022

by Anji Taylor | Aug 26, 2022

2022 – 2023 COVID-19 Policy for Students August 26, 2022 SDYS will continue to enforce policies aligned with the San Diego Unified School District. We will regularly notify you of any changes to our policies throughout the season. Please visit the SDUSD...

San Diego Youth Symphony names Sameer Patel as its new Artistic Director

by Anji Taylor | May 25, 2022

An accomplished conductor and music educator, he will oversee artistic direction of multiple SDYS programs serving 3,000+ students each year.

SDYS’ Annual Encore! Scholarship Fundraiser

by Anji Taylor | May 23, 2022

San Diego Youth Symphony held its most successful Encore! Scholarship Fundraiser to date on April 24 at the Hyatt Regency Spa and Marina on Mission Bay.

In the News: Union-Tribune – Maestro Jeff Edmons is Retiring After 25 Years

by Anji Taylor | Jul 31, 2021

Retiring San Diego Youth Symphony music director leaves a legacy of love and respect. Jeff Edmons is retiring from the San Diego Youth Symphony after 25 years as music director

Jeff Edmons to Retire from San Diego Youth Symphony After Twenty-Five Year Tenure as Music Director

by Anji Taylor | Jul 2, 2021

SAN DIEGO [July 6, 2021] – After a twenty-five-year tenure leading one of the United States’ most prestigious music education programs for young people, Maestro Jeff Edmons has announced his retirement from the podium. Edmons is stepping down for personal and...