PROGRAMS

Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment for
musicians of all ages

Twelve Orchestras and Bands for Musicians Between Ages 7 and 18

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Early Childhood Music for Children 0-5 with their Parents and Caregivers

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Pre-Ensemble Music Training for Children Ages 5-7

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Help us support music creativity and education by
providing access to a safe, fun environment for all

Strategic partnerships with schools & districts designed to restore and enhance music education programs in San Diego area schools.

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How can KeyNote programs help you achieve your student-focused short-term goals?

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UPCOMING EVENTS & CONCERTS

Symphony Kids: Meet the Strings! concert

November 9, 2024

San Diego Symphony musicians introduce children 0-5 to instruments of the orchestra. Join ChIMES for pre-concert activities!

Concerto Competition Finals

November 12, 2024

SDYS Concerto Competition finalists will perform for the audience and a panel of judges, and the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the concert.

World Design Capital Policy Conference Hi-Res Evening Experience Performance

November 12, 2024

Songs 4 Smiles will perform at the World Design Capital Policy Conference’s Hi-Res Evening Experience.

Please note this is a ticketed event not through SDYS.

SDYS Jazz Fall Concert

November 14, 2024

Join the brand new SDYS Jazz Program for their fall concert at Dizzys!

Parent Coffee Klatch

November 16, 2024

Join us for two sessions of our Parent Coffee Klatch in Balboa Park.

10:30a-11:30a: Symphonic Strings, Overture Strings

2:15pm-3:45pm: Beginning Strings, Debut Strings, Debut Winds, Overture Winds, Concert Strings

World Design Capital Closing Ceremony

November 16, 2024

SDYS’ Symphony Orchestra w/ special guests from Sinfonica Juvenil de Tijuana will be perform at the UCSD Epstein Family Amphitheater for the Wold Design Convocation Ceremony.

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