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.
Bruno Bello
As unlikely as it seems music can change your life a lot. It gives you confidence and it also gives you hope to know that if you really want something you can make it happen.
Jonathan Piper
One of the strongest lessons I learned from SDYS was personal responsibility. Show up to rehearsal on time, fully practiced, and ready to focus for however long the group needs you.
