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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES

Jacobs Music Center - SD Symphony
February 14th, 2026

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Changes will be made as we receive more information and we will do our best to update everyone via Remind.com

Parent Information​​
  • Parents are not allowed backstage at any time (This is SD Symphony's policy).​

  • Chaperones will be stationed backstage to ensure performers have what they need.

  • After the show, parents can wait in the orchestra section of the hall (downstairs—right side of stage), where students can meet them after they have collected all their belongings.
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General Information:

  • Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

  • Students begin performing at 6:30 p.m.

  • We understand that parents may want early access, but unfortunately, that option is not available. Please refrain from approaching San Diego Symphony staff about early entry or related requests.
     

Ticketing:

  • Comp tickets will be at Will Call under the student's name:
     

    • We only get a total of 12 comp tickets. We have 6 students performing therefore this is for the student performing and one other person. These tickets are usually grouped together but we don't get the info for the seat numbers under close to the performance date (Day before or day of). 
       

    • Unfortunately we have no say for locations of any comp tickets.
       

    • For purchasing tickets you must contact the box office or buy them on SD Symphony Website

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The San Diego Symphony provides this incredible opportunity as a favor to Gilbert Castellanos, and we ask that everyone respects their rules so we can continue offering these experiences to our students. Thank you for your understanding.

Student Information​​
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Call Time
  • 4:45 PM â€‹

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Sound Check
  • 5:00 PM — YLJC students sound check right after headliners. 

  • Only student performers are allowed into soundchecks (This is SD Symphony's policy).​​

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Performance
  • 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM​​​

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Dress:
  • Formal Performance Attire​ 

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Bring:​

  • Horns

  • Bass

  • Cymbals, Sticks/Brushes 

  • Music (if needed)
     

Provided:​
  • Piano

  • Bass Amp

  • Drums (no cymbals)

  • Pizza @ 5:30, Light snacks and Water

Location​
  • Jacobs Music Center (map)​

  • Enter via the stage door at 1280 8th Ave.

    • When you enter, you will be on the 4th floor; you'll need to take the elevator to the 1st floor to get to stage level. Cliff or Craig will meet you outside to assist with arrival.

Parking
  • For students performing and staff the event, parking is available at the parking structure located at 6th and A â€‹

    • 🚨 Please note that you must enter the structure from the Sixth Ave entrance only, as this is the entrance where you can pull a parking ticket. The alternate entrance requires a credit card for entry and should not be used.
       

    • The elevator lobby is locked 24/7 and requires a scanned parking ticket for access. Then San Diego Symphony will provide a validation voucher that covers up to 12 hours of parking.

Comps
  • Comp tickets will be at Will Call under the student's name:

    • We only get a total of 12 comp tickets. We have 6 students performing therefore this is for the student performing and one other person. These tickets are usually grouped together but we don't get the info for the seat numbers under close to the performance date (Day before or day of). 

    • Unfortunately we have no say for locations of any comp tickets.

    • For purchasing tickets you must contact the box office or buy them on SD Symphony Website

Day Of Contact (text or call)
  • ​Gilbert Castellanos - 619-708-8503​​
  • Cliff Morin/ Craig Murray - 619-949-1829
Lineup​​
  • Annie Verkoczy, piano

  • Owen Grinnell, bass

  • Sean Edora, drums 

  • Rachel Sanders, voice

  • Niko Gutierrez, alto sax

  • Elias Nuspl, trumpet

QUESITIONS?
  • Please email info@yljc.org

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