Music must be selected from the NYSSMA Manual. Major Organization Festivals are opportunities for music teachers to bring an exceptional ensemble (band, chorus, orchestra, or jazz ensemble) to perform for two specially trained adjudicators. date Please indicate the date of the conflict below: I have read the NYSSMA.
Visit the NYSSMA website to learn more about the All-State process. The 2018 NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Solo and. In addition, students often use this NYSSMA rating for acceptance into performing groups outside school. The feedback students receive from the judge will help them grow musically. The Solo and Ensemble Festival gives students the chance to practice the audition procedure, which musicians often go through. A grade and written critique are given, based on established criteria such as tone, pitch and rhythmic accuracy, intonation, and sight-reading. Students play before an adjudicator and are evaluated on their performance. The music is listed in six levels according to difficulty.
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The New York State School Music Association is a professional organization which represents more than 6,000 music teachers across New York State. It is affiliated with NAfME: The National Association for Music Education.Įach spring NYSSMA sponsors music festivals across the state, which local school districts volunteer to host.Īt the Solo and Ensemble Festivals, students have the opportunity, alone or in a small group, to perform a piece of music that is selected from the NYSSMA Manual. COVID protocols will be determined and enforced by the host site, including masks and appropriate distancing. As we are sadly winding down our Tri-M year, be sure to check your point status 2017-2018 Tri-M Elections.
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Registration forms will be available in the early spring. See the 'Meetings & Events' tab for all concert dates Points. COVID protocols will determined and enforced by the host site, including masks and appropriate distancing.Ĭlick here for a registration form. Please note that the NYSSMA Piano Festival will be held in person at SUNY Schenectady County Community College. Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 12