Something to Sing About
Music is a way of life for this ChIMES family! Written by Kate Battenfeld In […]
Three Generations of SDYS Family
Megan Matthew is an SDYS alumni (1995-2002), parent, and now serves on the SDYS Board […]
Jeff Edmons: Q&A
When did your love of music begin? My love of music was first inspired by […]
The Gurganious Family
Music changes lives, and for siblings Zachary and Isabella Gurganious, that statement couldn’t ring truer. […]
Kevin Song & Family
“To me, SDYS isn’t just a group of students playing together. It’s become a family for me.”
The Yandall Sisters
“SDYS is important to me now because it gives me the opportunity to learn advanced repertoire in a large orchestra setting.”
Bruno Bello
Music has given me all the tools and means to pursue my dreams.
Daniel Pate
Being a musician has been one of the most deeply rewarding choices I have made. Music has a way of becoming the cornerstone to every single important moment that we live.
Enrico Lopez-Yañez
One thing I have learned in my journey is that the people around you are not your greatest competition but in fact your greatest asset.
Victoria Bietz
My SDYS experiences shaped me as a person and ultimately paved my decision to major in violin performance.
Noor Alramadan
I wasn’t really a musician. I thought I would do sports, but after a while it felt good and I felt happy that I was learning to play music.
Sofia Hashemi-Asasi
Her experience illustrates the symphony’s mission of enabling young musicians to perform classical pieces at an advanced level.
