How do I become a NYSSMA member?
All NYSSMA registration is done through the student’s school music program. Information regarding scheduling times and appropriate materials should be received from the school music teacher or the head of the school’s music department. The school district or private school must be a school member of NYSSMA.
What is the NYSSMA Manual?
The NYSSMA Manual is essentially a large list of acceptable pieces of music that can be played at a NYSSMA Festival. The listing of solos is updated every three to four years, with some titles added and others dropped.
What is NYSSMA winter conference?
The 8 groups are directed by renowned guest conductors and perform on one of three concerts in the Eastman (Rochester) Theater during the annual NYSSMA Winter Conference in late November or early December each year. Rehearsals take place in Rochester, NY from Thursday through the Sunday concert during the conference.
What are the components of NYSSMA adjudication?
For instrumentalists, there are three components to a NYSSMA adjudication. The first is major scales performed from memory, the second is the NYSSMA piece itself, and the last is a short sight-reading example.
What NYSSMA score do you need for all-state?
98-100At the conclusion of the festival, the All-State adjudicators create a rank ordered proficiency list of all students being recommended. Every student who earns a score of 98-100 must be recommended.
What does ASE mean in NYSSMA?
Solo and Ensemble Festivals– 2021-2022 DatesSolo and Ensemble Festivals– 2021-2022 Dates Teachers must register at dacapomusicfestivals.comAll-State applications are completed online. No need to mail to chairpersons anymore!May 6-7 North Solo Festival (ASE, Piano) *note – NO JAZZMarch 25thBrian Zeller [email protected] more rows
What is comment only for NYSSMA?
Students who desire a rating must choose a graded solo from the NYSSMA Manual. Student who desire comments only can perform any music and are not required to play scales or sight read.
How does NYSSMA work?
At each festival, students perform scales, a solo or ensemble piece of their choice from the designated NYSSMA repertoire, and a sight reading piece. The judges score and comment on the students' performances according to defined guidelines set by NYSSMA.
What is an A+ in NYSSMA?
The A+ rating is awarded to students who exhibit extraordinary achievement and ability.” Ask your school music teacher if there are All-County opportunities through your NYSSMA solo evaluation for both viola and voice. There typically are, but it can vary from school to school.
Is NYSSMA good for college?
NYSSMA festival grades provide a standard that is used for acceptance to all-county festivals, many music camps, and can be included in college applications. The festivals also serve as the audition sites for the All-State Band, Chorus, Orchestra and Jazz Ensembles (grades 10 and 11 only are eligible).
What should I wear to NYSSMA?
Although there is no particular style or color of dress required for NYSSMA, most teachers would agree that NYSSMA is a special occasion and should be treated as a performance. Students should wear clothing that is neat, clean and reflects a serious attitude.
How many scales do you need to know for NYSSMA?
Scale Requirements. Level 1-2 3 scales, one octave up and down. Your judge will hear all 3 scales. Level 3-4 7 scales, one octave up and down.
How long does it take to get NYSSMA results?
approximately 7-10 school daysWhen should the student receive confirmation of the adjudication time? Finalized schedules are confirmed and distributed to teachers approximately 7-10 school days before the festival.
How do I prepare for NYSSMA?
If you get nervous performing in front of other people, perform for family and friends before your actual NYSSMA performance. The more you perform for other people, the more comfortable you will be performing for the NYSSMA adjudicator. Part of your performance score comes from sight reading, so make sure you're ready.
What is NYSSMA in music?
The New York State School Music Association ( NYSSMA) is the New York affiliate of National Association for Music Education. NYSSMA is a professional organization that evaluates student musicians in New York state from elementary school to high school. Each spring, thousands of students register through their school music programs to attend NYSSMA Evaluation Festivals where they are adjudicated. These festivals take place at local middle and high schools, as well as state colleges and state universities within the fifteen NYSSMA zones, each of which covers an area in New York State. Usually, county high schools take turns to host the festival every few years.
What instruments are evaluated by NYSSMA?
Instruments evaluated include voice, piano, strings, woodwinds / brasses, and percussion. NYSSMA scores and evaluators' comments are often used by music teachers as diagnostics and progress monitoring. They also determine selection into orchestra, band, or choral groups depending on their instrument.
How many levels are there in the symphony?
There are a total of six levels, each with its own level of progressively more challenging repertoire. Levels I through IV are scored on a scale of 0 to 28, where each section is scored out of 4 points. Levels V and VI are scored from 0 to 100. Each of the judging categories are allotted a set points out of the total. For example, on Level V and VI String Solos, "Tone" is worth 20 points, "Intonation" 10, "Technique" 20, "Accuracy" 15, "Interpretation" 20, "Scales" 5, and "Sight reading" 10.
NYSSMA Requirements
For instrumentalists, there are three components to a NYSSMA adjudication. The first is major scales performed from memory, the second is the NYSSMA piece itself, and the last is a short sight-reading example. While vocalists are not asked to perform scales at their adjudication, they are required to sight sing after performing their piece.
Rudiments (Percussionists Only)
Instead of scales, percussionists are required to complete rudiments on snare drum. The minimum performance tempos are listed below:
Sight reading
The best way to do well on the sight reading portion of your adjudication is to practice reading music you have never seen before. By this, I mean flipping to a page in a (music) book you have and trying to play it as well as you can after looking at it for a minute.