SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY AND CONSERVATORY
1650 EL PRADO 207A, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 www.sdys.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: For nearly 75 years, San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) has served as a catalyst for investing in the future of thousands of young San Diegans through the study and performance of music. Through SDYS flagship ensemble program in Balboa Park, its neighborhood engagement projects, and its early childhood music curriculum, SDYS is San Diegos most comprehensive provider of cradle through college music education programs and is a national leader in innovative community engagement, serving 1,000+ young musicians and their families each year.At SDYS, we believe that music is a vehicle for giving young people the social, emotional, and academic skills that transcend traditional educational models and prepare them to enter a 21st century workforce. Our values, which focus on personal achievement, inclusiveness, and community leadership, are the foundation of every SDYS program. We respect every young person who takes part in our programs and celebrate their accomplishments as musi

Instill excellence in musical achievement and personal growth through rigorous and inspiring music education experiences.

Balboa Park ConservatorySDYS flagship Conservatory in Balboa Park offers young musicians, from beginning to pre-professional, the opportunity to participate in outstanding music education programs. Built on three levels of instruction in 13 ensembles, the Prelude, Inspiration, Showcase, and Ovation programs feature weekly rehearsals and annual performance opportunities. To focus on the whole musician, SDYS offers chamber music, concerto competitions, music theory and composition programs, individual and group lessons, student mentoring opportunities and more.Neighborhood EngagementSDYS is committed to giving every young person in Southern California the opportunity to receive quality in-school music education. We collaborate with local schools, feeder patterns, and entire school districts to restore and strengthen in-school music programs. With on-site access as a goal, SDYS launched the Community Opus Project in 2010 in partnership with the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). In 2015, the success of this program resulted in a landmark $15M commitment to bringing arts teachers to every campus.Early ChildhoodSDYS supports the critical first phase of childrens growth from birth to age five with programs that promote extended learning at home, support family bonding, and pave the way for future musical instruction and achievement. ChIMES (Childhood Introduction to Music Education, with Smiles) is a strategic element of our educational philosophy. By encouraging ensemble-based experiences from an early age, we promote stronger pro-social skills, improved speech and language abilities, and ensure that children from all backgrounds have access.International Youth SymphonyEach summer, SDYS collaborates with the International Rotary Youth Exchange to recruit talented young musicians from around the world. This one-of-a-kind collaboration brings young people together to rehearse and perform in the spirit of international cooperation. This three-week program culminates in as many as five performances across San Diego County.Outreach and ServiceSDYS continues to work throughout San Diego County to ensure quality access to music education and to educate our audiences about classical music. SDYS students participate in a variety of community performances as well as numerous events in Balboa Park, including SDYS annual Summer Kick-Off Concert.Research and AdvocacySDYS collaborates with multiple partners to gather and analyze data with regard to student learning and achievement through music. We partner with schools and school districts to explore the effects of music on children. Our multi-year partnership with the Center for Human Development at UCSD examines how music education impacts the physical development of the brain, language acquisition, and attention span.

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