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Fall 2023 Auditions and Registrations
Registration forms are available on this web site; or they can be emailed to you. Call for one…305-238-2729 (offices) 305-962-2079(cell)
All classes begin SUNDAY August 20th, some auditions will be scheduled on SUNDAY August 13th , But must be scheduled.. Call below
Call for Auditions 305-962-2079
Beginners need only to register, not audition….. a $100 registration deposit is required of all students In-need Scholarships will be considered based on the US Household Poverty scale , and will be awarded after this registration is complete. .. Special Needs kids scholarships …..still need more help call us! don’t wait.. We Will help!
If an instrument is needed we must have that information with the registration application. A $50 deposit is required. – scholarship help available.
Call Mrs. Hahn at 305-962-2079 for help on this process
12 good reasons to have your child study music
TWELVE BENEFITS OF MUSIC EDUCATION
RECENT STUDIES FROM THE CHILDREN’S MUSIC WORKSHOP
(Students who study the arts do better in standardized testing)
1. Early Music Education helps develop brain areas involved in language and
reasoning
2. Music education research shows a causal link between music and spatial
intelligence (the ability to perceive the world accurately and form mental
pictures of things)
3. Think creatively and solve problems
4. Better scores on standardized tests and higher grades in school
5. Development of empathy and compassion for other people and cultures
6. Idea of good craftsmanship toward what constitutes Good as opposed to
Mediocre work
7. The value of sustained effort to achieve excellence and concrete rewards
8. Teamwork skills and discipline
9. Self esteem through self expression
10. Develop multidimensional and flexible doing and performing skills with
good communication as opposed to simply observing
11. Learn to conquer fears and build good mental health to take good risks
12.Gaining a glimpse of the Incomparable
Our Sponsors
Miami Dade College, North Campus
26 years hosting the program for the South Florida Youth Symphony. Thanks to Campus President, Staff and Administrative Services Director, Fermin Vasquez,
State Of Florida Division Of Arts and Culture – florida-arts.org,
The Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs,
The Batchelor Foundation
The Kirk Foundation
The City of Coral Gables
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Miami String Haus
Publix Supermarket Charities
South Dade/Homestead Kiwanis Association
Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is a great sponsor of the SFYS youth development program. Over 18 years of support for the underserved kids in North Dade county. This sponsorship is vital to the success of the program.-
miamidadearts.org,
The Children’s Trust serving children and families through a public referendum,
Miami Dade County Office of Management and Budget,
The Symphonettes
Organizational Policies and forms
Absentee Policy
All Divisions
The South Florida Youth Symphony prides itself in the fine community performances given by the talented students of every class and orchestra level. Sponsors, parents, teachers and even students realize the importance and pride of these events.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT EVERY STUDENT BE AT EVERY PERFORMANCE..NOT ONE SEAT IS UNIMPORTANT ! Put the Calendar in a priority spot and remember that your seat, your part, your participation in MANDATORY. You could lose your seat or your membership by not attending.
PLAN AHEAD
If your family needs to be out of town or you are ill, please call ahead of rehearsal/concert time to Mrs. Hahn at 305-238-2729 or cell 305-962-2079, to alert the teachers.These are the only excuses allowed.
Student MUST have a letter from a school director one week in advance of our event ,to be excused for a school conflicting event.
A total of 3 rehearsal absences may result in loss of seat, unexcused ones may mean your dismissal..we can not put on performances with students who don’t attend.