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Simply Divine Yoga Solutions. Offering private and group Yoga and Yoga Nidra classes. Toe reading event hosting.
Struggle withers as the dried Reed. Dawn breaks and sinews shake. My joy it is renewed.
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Musical Conservatory in Beijing - by Owen Cruise, Double Bass, SDYS student
On our last day in Beijing, we visited students at Beijing Music Conservatory High School. Some of my favorite experiences with the students was experiencing the novelty of the traditional Chinese instruments and their amazing sounds. I enjoyed bonding with students over lunch and learning about their school life. Did you know that conservatory students practiced more than four hours every day?!? When we were talking to conservatory students, it was interesting to learn about their rigorous schedule. School is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is nearly no homework from other subjects so that they can practice their instruments as much as possible.
Excellence
by Megan Matthew (formerly Lavine), SDYS Alum & China Tour Musician
Backstage before our first concert in Yantai, I was in awe of an impromptu flash mob of SDYS musicians playing 1812 and Glazunov by memory. I realized that these musicians are on another level from the orchestras I've played with in the past. Not to say those orchestras weren't good, but this was truly great. But what makes a great youth orchestra anyway? During rehearsal earlier today, the conductor, Jeff Edmons, mentioned precision and excellence. He reminded us that we can always be better. Instead of moving on from a rough patch, he stops the entire orchestra to focus on an entrance or passage. He demands that students play their very best, not only for the good of the orchestra or the audience, but for themselves. Other alums feel similarly. They say it is refreshing to return to being a part of an organization that pushes you to reach your personal excellence. Alums on the tour come from all backgrounds. We are professional musicians, PR professionals, PhD students, music teachers, event planners, moms and artistic administrators. Despite these varied backgrounds, we still come back to SDYS and feel that sense of excellence. This experience in China has reminded me again about what it is to work as a team for something bigger than ourselves. We can always be better.
Watch the impromptu flash mob of SDYS musicians playing 1812 and Glazunov by memory here
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Beijing and The Great Wall
by Megan Matthew (formerly Lavine), SDYS Alum & China Tour Musician
Today marked day two of our tour through China. After our first rehearsal, we explored some of the hotspots of Beijing, including the Forbidden City, Tiennamen Square, jade museum, the Great Wall and the Olympic Village. I think what struck most people was the enormity of the city. It just keeps going and going! The city effectively mixes traditional with modern and lush greenery with skyscrapers. And people. People everywhere. People on scooters, on bikes, in cars, on rickshaws or on sidewalks. Beijing has around 15 million residents, more than double the population of London! Ehren Bollenbacher, an SDYS alum trumpet player, said that favorite memories from today included climbing the Great Wall and taking photos with Chinese nationals. The Great Wall was not only an impressive climb, but also impressive in that people centuries ago created something this massive and lasting. Interesting fact about the Great Wall - it is the longest cemetery in the world (according to our tour guide). People that passed away while building the wall were buried inside and forever became a part of it. Other highlights from the tour so far included seeing how jade is carved, touring just a few of the 1,000 rooms at the Forbidden City and haggling with street vendors. Oh, and taking fun group shots outside of these historic sites. Well, we're headed off to dinner. Tomorrow is our first concert in China at the Forbidden City. Stay tuned!
The Journey Begins
Written by Megan Matthew (formerly Lavine), SDYS Alum & China Tour Musician
Our journey officially began last night. Nearly 100 San Diego Youth Symphony members, from past and present, performed a Bon Voyage concert amidst blue-lit Plaza de Panama buildings in Balboa Park. The concert kicked off a milestone year for the organization, our 70th, and launched a historic trip to China.
Our “taste of China” concert was a nibble of Glazunov's Overture Solenelle, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with acclaimed pianist Jessie Chang, snippets of Tchaik 2 and 1812.
This was not a typical Thursday night. Before the concert, we “hung out” with Supervisor Ron Roberts backstage. City and county officials declared it San Diego Youth Symphony Day. We played prolific music in San Diego’s cultural heart and were heading to China in 5 days.
After the concert, I asked several alums how they felt to be back on stage again.
“I felt nostalgic playing under Jeff Edmons' baton once again after an eight-year absence. Last night, the audience was very receptive and I felt like a bit of a celebrity afterward with the cheering of the patrons and shouts of "Safe travels!" as we walked off the stage. It feels like just yesterday I was a student in the SDYS program and it almost seems unreal that I'm back again and finally going on tour with the group for the first time!” – Nicole Smith, Violin, Alum
“OMG it's happening!! Is anyone else feeling crazy that we're doing a Bon Voyage concert!?” – Angelo Arias, Violin, Alum
“I love how Mr. Edmons always slightly alters how he conducts passages, keeps our interest and finds new ways to illustrate a phrase. He at times becomes so efficient and minimal in his direction that it actually draws the orchestra in more and demands more of our focus. I am over the moon to be back in SDYS – I feel so honored to have been asked back, to be playing with the best young musicians in Southern California, to be four days away from the trip of a lifetime and to be in such a positive environment again, making friends and building memories that will forge an even deeper love of music. I can’t wait to continue the adventure! : )” - Diana Buxton, Violin, Alum
Saturday night is our final rehearsal. Stay tuned as we blog from the road in China!