The manual can be purchased at manual contains rules and regulations as well as the extensive solo lists. It can also be found at many public libraries. Most schools and many teachers have a copy of the NYSSMA manual. Student who desire comments only can perform any music and are not required to play scales or sight read. Students who desire a rating must choose a graded solo from the NYSSMA Manual. Students may compete with themselves from year to year, but NYSSMA does not view festivals as competitive. NYSSMA festivals (other than for All-State) are evaluations, not competitions.

Registration is only done through the music program at the school which the student attends. Can I register directly as an individual or through my child’s private music teacher or studio? The school district or private school must be a school member of NYSSMA.ģ. Information regarding scheduling times and appropriate materials should be received from the school music teacher or the head of the school’s music department. At major ensemble festivals, school bands, choruses and orchestras are evaluated.Īll NYSSMA registration is done through the student’s school music program.

At solo and small ensemble festivals, students are given a performance evaluation that involves playing a graded solo from the NYSSMA Manual, playing scales and sight reading. NYSSMA sponsors approximately 145 solo & small ensemble and major ensemble festivals in New York State each spring. NYSSMA Festival Q & A for students and parents: School Music Teachers – Please contact your district music supervisor, administrator or the host of your festival. Parents, Students and Private Teachers – All questions concerning students, repertoire, registration or scheduling should go through the students’ school music teacher, guidance councilor or building administrator.

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