NYSSMA information
NYSSMA is a great way to showcase the great talent we have here in Hauppauge. At NYSSMA, you will perform a solo (given to you by your private teacher or by me), scales or rudiments (see below for the scale requirements) and a short sight-reading. Anyone can perform at the NYSSMA festival.
Click here to listen to NYSSMA Solos
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Frequently Asked Questions about NYSSMA
What is NYSSMA?
NYSSMA stands for New York State School Music Association. Every year NYSSMA hosts 2 different festivals: NYSSMA Majors (for the whole orchestra or band) and NYSSMA Solo. NYSSMA is a great way to show off your talent.
What do I play for NYSSMA Solo?
For NYSSMA solo, you will perform a solo, scales (or rudiments) and a short sight-reading for the judge.
When is NYSSMA?
The NYSSMA festival will be in mid-May, so we have plenty time to prepare.
Can anyone go? Do I need a private teacher?
Anyone can perform at the NYSSMA festival, and I encourage everyone to go! If you have a private teacher, ask your teacher if they will pick a solo for you. If you don’t have a private teacher, your NYSSMA solo will be the piece on the back.
Do I need to buy the music?
If you know, for certain, that you want to go to NYSSMA, please buy the music book now. The title of the book is on top of the music. You will use the book for NYSSMA.
Click here to listen to NYSSMA Solos
MORE INFORMATION TO COME!
Frequently Asked Questions about NYSSMA
What is NYSSMA?
NYSSMA stands for New York State School Music Association. Every year NYSSMA hosts 2 different festivals: NYSSMA Majors (for the whole orchestra or band) and NYSSMA Solo. NYSSMA is a great way to show off your talent.
What do I play for NYSSMA Solo?
For NYSSMA solo, you will perform a solo, scales (or rudiments) and a short sight-reading for the judge.
When is NYSSMA?
The NYSSMA festival will be in mid-May, so we have plenty time to prepare.
Can anyone go? Do I need a private teacher?
Anyone can perform at the NYSSMA festival, and I encourage everyone to go! If you have a private teacher, ask your teacher if they will pick a solo for you. If you don’t have a private teacher, your NYSSMA solo will be the piece on the back.
Do I need to buy the music?
If you know, for certain, that you want to go to NYSSMA, please buy the music book now. The title of the book is on top of the music. You will use the book for NYSSMA.