Go to nyssmas website and click on information and then about us to read their. Guidelines for filling out the 2017 nyssma solo and ensemble festival application form. Music selected must appear in the new nyssma manual, edition 31. The new york state school music association piano festival will be held march 1011, 2017 at the massry center of the arts at the college of. The nyssma new york state school music association solo music festivals for. You may also want to check with your private teacher to see if they have an extra copy of the music that you. Students will perform this before an official nyssma adjudicator. Aka the nyssma manual office, warehouse, and distribution center. Your teacher will let you know what publisher is on the preferred listed in the nyssma manual. A grade and written critique are given, based on established criteria such. Judges hear each student play a graded selection from the nyssma manual, scalesrudiments, and an 8 measure sight reading passage.
Click on the name of the festival type in the blue box to download the form. Spring 2017 nyssma solosmall ensemble festival for bay shore schools. The current nyssma manual is edition 32 effective july 2018 the nyssma new york state school music association solo. Grades 1 through 6 click or tap a colored box to see a list of selections for that ensemble and level. Each spring, thousands of students register through their school music programs to attend nyssma evaluation festivals where they are. Solo and ensemble festival piano form is separate 2017. See more ideas about song list, songs and cinderella original. Consult your nyssma manual for specific requirements for each work. How does a student prepare for an adjudication and who can help. Kelby is a fantastic musician, as well as a wonderful music teacher we. While nyssma is open to all students, please discuss with the school music teacher or a private teacher regarding whether your child is ready to participate in this type of evaluation. Nyssma requires a student to perform a solo, scales, and sightreading for an adjudicator. Nyssma solo adjudication fees for students taking the music commencement exam will be.
All jericho ufsd students have been assigned to appear in the following festival for the 2017 nyssma season. The curriculum committee supports the implementation of the new york state learning standards for the arts in all areas of music education. Be sure to do these with your sightreading packets in hand. Their website homepage is nyssma is the parent organization of scmea suffolk county music educators association what does nyssma do.
The new york state school music associations nyssma manual is revised every three years. Nyssma help and info central islip union free school. These are piano tips but can apply to all nyssma testing, as well as college auditions. North colonie central school district 91 fiddlers lane latham. Fees are as of spring 2017 and subject to change as per nyssma. This is the only nyssma piano evaluation festival in zone 7. Nyssma registration forms central islip union free. Nyssma manual new york state school music association. Students will choose an audition song from the jazz section of the nyssma manual.
Complete the attached form and return by friday, january 6, 2017. Any additional instruments tympani in this example are indicated by a w meaning with or by using a plus sign. Schools obtain and help students select music from nyssma manual, edition 32. While the nyssma solo festival is a wonderful opportunity, students should be aware that this is an extra time commitment and will require consistent home practice to be successful. Friday march 20, 2020 my dear friends and colleagues, nyssma recognizes that the covid19 pandemic has closed all of our schools and the feasibility of rescheduling.
Music commencement exam information handbook for students. Students who have accidentally prepared a piece of literature that is not listed in the nyssma manual cannot be adjudicated for a grade but are allowed to go comments. Se6 2019 student with disabilities form 1 pdf 77 kb zonefestivalrotation 2017 2023 zone rotation2017 pdf 43 kb. All 2020 nyssma solo festivals and major ensemble festivals are cancelled. During the 2017 convention in las vegas, several groups visited opportunity village, the childrens hospital of southern nevada, and three square food bank to share the joy of singing.
Jericho public schools music department evangeline bellon, leslie degioia, dale ettinger, andrea gonnella, clare hussey, michael lee. Make sure your prepared solo appears in the current nyssma edition 31. The orchestra performed on wednesday, may 24, 2017, the chorus on thursday, may 25, 2017. These are the only dates that will be available to students in will not be able to schedule students into other festivals. Music must be selected from the current nyssma manual edition xxxi effective july 2015. One is for the student and the second is for the judge at the festival to view during the performance. Curriculum committee new york state school music association. Music must be listed in the current nyssma manual 31st edition. If a student performs as a soloist, heshe must prepare scales from memory, a solo from the official nyssma manual, and must sightread eight measures of music. Nyssma is a professional organization that evaluates student musicians in new york state from elementary school to high school. Please take a moment to read a description of the event and answers to the most frequently asked questions. As the tempo gradually increases, the general stickheight decreases and the secondary stroke. Grades 1 through 6 click or tap a colored box to see a list of selections for that instrument and level. All applicants are required to perform a solo selected from the jazz solo section of the current nyssma manual and.
Each spring, the new york state school music association nyssma sponsors festivals across the state in which the students have on opportunity to perform solos and small ensembles duets, trios, etc. Requirements in order to participate in the solo festival you must first read the following information and return the reverse portion by friday, january 22, with a check made out for the appropriate amount. Nyssma is actually an acronym that stands for new york state school music association. Please make checks payable to maineendwell middle school. The current nyssma manual is edition 32 effective july 2018. Nyssma solo manual feb 2 2017101 pm free download as pdf file. June 2015 history of the nyssma manual the history of the nyssma manual and music contests go handinhand nafme was founded. Please refer to your manual when selecting music to confirm details.
They range from level i easiest to level vi hardest. The first number stands for trumpet, the second for horn, the third for trombone, the fourth separated from the first three by a dot for euphonium and the fifth for tuba. The manuals are revised every three years and often pieces are deleted and new pieces are added. The music teachers will assist each student in choosing an appropriate selection for. Students will be asked to sightread a short diatonic example. Nyssma provides sight reading passages of all six levels from a proprietary manual. Students have the opportunity to perform a piece of music which is selected from the nyssma manual. Please note this system represents most but not all of the nyssma manual. Jul 14, 2017 714 2017 0 comments free nyssma manual pdf.
If you wish to be considered for next years area allstate festival november, allcounty festival or any other. The mission of the new york state council of administrators of music education is to provide a source of communication, development, and support for all leaders responsible for facilitating the music education of the students of new york state. First, choose an appropriate level solo or ensemble from the nyssma manual. Dale stuckenbruck waldorf school of garden city music department the 2017 nyssma area 6 soloensemble festival levels 16 for vocal, band, string, and jazz instrumental students will be held. The music is listed in six levels according to dif. Students may play more than one instrument or voice and ensemble. Membership in nyssma menc signifies your commitment to the profession, to excellence in music education, and to your own professional growth. Students must speak to their music teacher about selecting an appropriate nyssma solo from the nyssma manual and. Since then, four revisions have been released and some changes have been made. Nyssma solo and ensemble festival piano form is separate 2017. Nyssma solo small ensemble festival information and frequently asked questions the averill park music department is pleased you are considering participation in the nyssma solo and small ensemble festival.
Matt struzik 11 click oncethree pictures appear chris struzik 14 july 2012 the struzik garage. Nyssma new york state school music association hosts festivals each year to provide students with an. Music must be chosen from the current nyssma manual edition 31 effective july 2015. The nyssma manual contains repertoire lists of instrumental and vocal music for solo and ensemble performance. January 25, 2017 nyssma new york state school music association sponsors a statewide music festival each year during the spring. Jan 10, 2019 examples of the songs listed in the manual level 2. Make sure that the selected piece is from the current nyssma manual. Nyssma is a state unit of nafme menc the national association for music education.
Kelby is a fantastic musician, as well as a wonderful music teacher were lucky to have him here at center stage. Music selected must appear in the nyssma manual, edition 31. Please make sure your private teacher is using the most recent manual. Nyssma festival schedule 2017 zone nassau county all area sta te sec tor date notes host district festival site hos t first host lastn ame email march 1718 piano only great neck great neck no. Every teacher in the school district and most music stores have access to this manual. It represents your active participation in the most significant professional force in music education in the state of new york. We have read the attached cover letter and would like to participate in the 2017 nyssma festival. Participating in the nyssma festival is an extracurricular activity designed to supplement and enhance the students music education, not act as a substitute for it. Download read online nyssma manual pdf free nyssma vocal solo list nyssma manual edition 31 pdf nyssma manual pdf nyssma. John jay middle schools chamber orchestra and select 6th grade chorus both achieved a silver award at nyssma major festival, demonstrating an excellent level of technical and artistic skill. Below please find digital copies of the nyssma registration forms, letters, instructions and. All music must be chosen from the nyssma manual edition 31 effective 715.
If your child is enrolled in private instruction he she should consult the private teacher regarding the choice of music, otherwise the school music teacher can assist in selecting a piece. New york state school music association nyssma piano evaluation registration, spring 2017 all piano evaluation is march 1011, the college of saint rose. All piano students are eligible to participate in this festival. Please note that a new nyssma manual went into effect july 1, 2018.
Music must be selected from the current nyssma manual edition 31. Pdf 53 kb nyssma curriculum committee sessions for winter. Nyssma solo and ensemble festival piano form is separate. To your best advantage, please go through it once or twice before you hear me sing it as that will have the greatest benefit to you. Nyssma advocates for music education in albany as part of music in our schools month 2017 nyssma returns to rochester for eightyfirst all state. The music to be performed for the festival must be selected from the latest nyssma manual edition 31, effective july 2015.
The song should be sung through twice, with embellishment on the repeat. Participants in all categories prepare and perform a solo selected from the nyssma manual, perform scales, and demonstrate sight reading from original music. You can use a piano accompanist score as the second copy if it includes the solo part. Piano solos nyssma level 1, 2, and part of 3 instructor kelby khan playing piano solo nyssma level 1. The students are evaluated on their performance of a piece which they may select from the approved nyssma manual. Pratt street power and gq quartets appeared at the 2017 collegiate advocacy summit in washington, dc, as part of the annual hill day event sponsored by the. The nyssma music festival student letter the nyssma new york state school music association piano solo music festival will be held at great neck north high school on march 23rd thand 24, 2018. Both groups are conducted by jacquelyn stroffolino. The new york state school music association nyssma is the new york affiliate of national association for music education. If your child is enrolled in private instruction, the private teacher should consult with the school music teacher regarding the choice of a piece. Nyssma solo adjudication fees for students taking the music commencement exam will be paid by. Aug 31, 2019 download read online nyssma manual pdf free nyssma vocal solo list nyssma manual edition 31 pdf nyssma manual pdf nyssma. Teachers should be consulted as to appropriate level and suggested titles. There have been many changes since the last edition.
Zone 1 will be using to register all entries for 2018 nyssma spring evaluation festivals. The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. The embellishment could be a scat style or singing the words again with stylistic interpretation. Students play or sing before an adjudicator and are evaluated on their performance. The student will receive a numerical and written evaluation. The sightreading parameters are also listed in that book. Port washington school district nyssma adjudication festivals. Here is all the sightreading practice youve ever wanted all in one place. June 23, 2017 farnsworth middle school, guilderland date. Make sure it is the correct version, from the correct book. The current nyssma manual is edition 32 effective july 2018 the nyssma new york state school music association solo music festivals. Edition 32 is in effect until the end of the spring 2021 nyssma festival season june 2021. Winter conference, 2017 doc 41 kb curriculum committee sessions for winter conference 2017 doc. Plainviewold bethpage central school district 106 washington.