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 Leadership Council brings together young leaders from across SDYS programs to connect and contribute to the future of SDYS.
Get Involved with the YLC
Youth Leadership Council Meetings
Youth leaders meet together twice a month to collaborate and utilize a secure, private group chat to share ideas in between meetings.
Commitment: Full season commitment
When: Select Sundays at 2:15 pm, View YLC Meetings Calendar
Where: Balboa Park Conference Room
*Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks are observed
Student Requirements
Eligibility
- Current SDYS musician in good standing
- Ages 14 and over
- Participants must have parent/guardian permission to join
Participant Rules & Agreements
- Be in good standing at SDYS
- Be respectful to everyone at SDYS and KeyNote
- Communicate clearly and often to all members, including advisors
- All ideas are welcome
- Commit to meetings and to the work of YLC
- Help others feel included and accepted
- Share any problems or concerns immediately with staff
Application
This program is free for all current SDYS students. Registration is open year-round. (Once registered, students should expect to participate for the remainder of the season.)
Past YLC Projects
2022-2023
YLC Seasonal Symphonies Concert
The SDYS Youth Leadership Council presents a concert at the Veterans Museum, featuring performances from SDYS musicians to celebrate the many fall and winter holidays.
2021-2022
YLC Mini-Concert: Filipino Celebration
The SDYS Youth Leadership Council presents a virtual mini-concert that celebrates Filipino culture, the culture’s contributions to the arts, and how it is spread in our local communities. Directed by YLC member, Nya Delcastillo, this mini-concert features performances from SDYS musicians, friends, and families. A note from the director: “To us Filipinos, representation is very important. Through this concert, SDYS and the YLC can show the instrumental aspects of traditional Filipino music and collaborate with other Filipino figures in our communities.”
2020-2021
YLC Presents: Works by Black Composers
Almost immediately following the creation of SDYS’ Youth Leadership Council, its members wanted to find a way to express their solidarity and extend their voices in support of the racial justice movements taking place across the country in the summer of 2020.
Conductor Appreciation Video
Throughout the pandemic, the Youth Leadership Council met weekly on Zoom, discussing ways to help SDYS students and staff. Right away, members wanted to find a way to thank SDYS conductors and teachers for their dedication and support as we all transitioned to learning and working from home. YLC members organized and compiled conductor appreciation videos, which were shared at our June 2020 virtual concert.
