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Three Generations of SDYS Family

Three Generations of SDYS Family

Megan Matthew is an SDYS alumni (1995-2002), parent, and now serves on the SDYS Board of Directors. She currently co-leads the Alumni sub-committee of the Board. Her father, Dennis Lavine, is a former Board member (1997-2008) and saw SDYS grow through a transition...
Daniel Pate

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

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

Victoria Bietz

My SDYS experiences shaped me as a person and ultimately paved my decision to major in violin performance.

Jonathan Piper

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.

San Diego Youth Symphony