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Beginning Music Theory & Composition

Beginning Music Theory & Composition

Ever wondered why that part in your piece sounds so beautiful? Curious about how music is composed? Build on your musical knowledge by enrolling in Beginning Theory & Composition! In this class, students will learn to understand how music works and improve their...
Electives

Electives

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...
Youth Leadership Council

Youth Leadership Council

The SDYS Youth Leadership Council (YLC) brings together young leaders from across SDYS programs to connect and contribute to the future of SDYS. Led by SDYS musicians, and mentored by SDYS program managers, Kaitlyn Korogy and Dr. Lauren Rausch, the SDYS Youth...
Improvisation and Songwriting

Improvisation and Songwriting

Are you interested in writing music and jamming with your friends? Try this improvisation and songwriting class at SDYS! Led by SDYS percussion teaching artist Ruben Hernandez, students will find joy and comfort in taking risks and creatively expressing themselves by...
ChIMES

ChIMES

ChIMES (Childhood Introduction to Music Education, with Smiles) is an SDYS program that highlights one of the most integral phases of child growth and development: the period of growth that takes place from birth to age 5.

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