They are highly recommended for vocal soloists. A piano accompaniment part may be used as the second copy, although it is important to be sure the solo part in the piano copy exactly matches the solo that the student will perform.Īny legal copy may be used, but if the legality is in doubt, it is wise to check on it before the day of the festival.Īccompanists are not required except for All-State. Do I need a 2nd copy for the adjudicator?Ī second copy of the solo is highly recommended, but not required.
It should be noted, however, that the manual is designed for use by music teachers and is not intended as a student or parent publication.ħ. 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.
She has been an incredible mentor and friend and I am humbled to follow in her footsteps. Please feel free to reach out to me with any NYSSMA concerns if needed.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. In the spring of 2019, my colleagues and I hosted the Up County NYSSMA Festival at Hendrick Hudson. I’m sure we have seen one another at the All-County and Area All-State festival rehearsals and performances, as I’m often at the piano bench accompanying!įormer Zone Rep Nancy Torrente and I have been working closely this past school year and it is a sincere honor to fill her shoes in this position as your representative. My name is Kimberly Dunkin and I am your new NYSSMA Zone 11 Representative. I have been teaching in the Hendrick Hudson school district since 2006, initially as a K-5 General/Choral teacher, and for the past seven years I have been teaching Chorus and General Music at the middle school level.Īs a WCSMA member, I have been active on the Board of Directors as the Hospitality Chairperson for the past three years.