These opportunities complement the ensemble experience for our current and prospective students.
San Diego Youth Symphony offers additional opportunities for enrolled students, as well as new students (new students not eligible for the concerto competitions). These complimentary offerings provide students with ways to immerse themselves in the musical experience and learn additional skills alongside the ensemble experience.
Concerto Competition
Fall 2023
Annual competition for our SDYS Symphony Orchestra students with winner performing as soloist with orchestra.
Chamber Music
Not Offered Fall 2023
These ensembles allow students the opportunity to rehearse and perform in small-groups without a conductor, build musical individuality, and collaborate with peers.
Improvisation and Songwriting
Not Offered Fall 2023
By creating music and lyrics as a group, students will find joy and comfort in taking risks and creatively expressing themselves.
Beginning Music Theory and Composition
TBD (Spring 2024)
In this class, students will learn the building blocks of music and improve their skills as developing musicians.
Intermediate Music Theory and Composition
TBD (Spring 2024)
In this class, students will further build upon their music theory knowledge and apply these skills to create and compose original works.
AP Music Theory Prep
Not offered Fall 2023
This course is specifically for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in preparing for the AP Music Theory Exam.
