NYSSMA
What does it mean?
Many of our student musicians perform in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo and ensemble festival. Students may participate on one or more than one instrument (or voice) and ensemble.
If a student performs as a soloist, he/she must prepare scales from memory, a solo from the official NYSSMA manual, and must sight-read eight measures of music. Students who perform in an ensemble (duets, trios, etc.) will only perform the selected piece. Students will perform before an official NYSSMA adjudicator and will be given an overall performance score. The resultant ratings for levels I-IV are: O (outstanding), E (excellent), G (good), F (fair). Each student will receive his or her own adjudication sheet that explains the grade. Students who rate in the top three levels will receive a medal for their efforts.
Why should students perform at NYSSMA?
The student's written evaluation will be from an adjudicator who specializes on the student's particular instrument. It will reinforce what they do well and will also give constructive criticism for improvement. The adjudication sheet will then be copied by our music department and used to assist in nominating students for possible participation in All-County and All-State groups for the next year.
NYSSMA Solo Recordings:
Flute
Noturno - Flute level 2.mp3
The Magic Flute - Flute level 3.mp3
Oboe
To A Wild Rose - Oboe level 2.mp3
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Saxophone
Arioso by Bach - Alto Sax level 3.mp3
Rondo in D by Mozart - Alto Sax level 4.mp3
Trumpet
Technician - Trumpet level 2.mp3
La Casa -Trumpet level 3.mp3
Trombone
Tuba
