Conservatory | San Diego Youth Symphony

ChIMES Class Levels Overview

by Anji Taylor | Aug 23, 2021

Wondering which ChIMES (Childhood Introduction to Music Education, with Smiles) class is right for you and your child? Learn more about the different ChIMES class offerings. Which class is right for my child? Not only are ChIMES classes fun for your whole family, but...

Concerto Competitions

by Anji Taylor | Aug 20, 2021

Annual competitions for SDYS students with winners performing as soloists with our orchestras SDYS offers two separate yearly concerto competitions to further its individual members’ opportunities at the highest level. One competition is for Showcase Program musicians...

Chamber Music

by Anji Taylor | Aug 20, 2021

Are you looking to further develop your musical and interpersonal skills? Chamber music at SDYS is the perfect place to hone your musicianship and deepen your relationships with other like-minded students! Chamber music is an excellent opportunity to enhance your...

Youth Leadership Council

by Anji Taylor | Dec 9, 2020

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

by Anji Taylor | Oct 16, 2020

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...