Any additional instruments tympani in this example are indicated by a w meaning with or by using a plus sign. The new york state school music associations nyssma manual is revised every three years. We, the undersigned nyssma members, urge the new york state school music association executive council to move forward expeditiously in instituting an online nyssma manual and an efficient online solo festival application and scheduling procedure, including printable nyssma. Edition 32 is in effect until the end of the spring 2021 nyssma festival season june 2021.
Nyssma rate abbreviation new york state school music association. In most cases i can provide a second copy at the site, but you must see me beforehand. Nyssma is a professional organization that evaluates student musicians in new york state from elementary school to high school. Nyssma manual new york state school music association. Nyssma manual edition 30 effective july 2012 green and white pages prices. New york state school music association manual, edition 30 july 1, 2012 music for lamentation, my composition for string orchestra, is now on the nyssma manual, edition 30 and not to be missed.
A motion was made and seconded to accept as amended the august 8, 2012, and september 6, 2012 meeting minutes. All music must be selected from the current nyssma manual edition xxx, effective july 2012 until the 20152016 school year. The current nyssma manual is edition 32 effective july 2018 the nyssma new york state school music association solo music festivals for herricks students will be held as follows. Online nyssma manual online petition free petitions. Improvisation jazz nyssma auditions only students, along with their teacher must choose the appropriate improvisation from the current nyssma manual, page 9. Each spring, thousands of students register through their school music programs to attend nyssma evaluation festivals. An accurate 2020 census count is crucial to helping new york obtain its fair share of education funding from the federal government over the next decade, according to a new report by the new york state school boards association. Solos must be listed in the nyssma manual volume xxx, july 1, 2012. The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. In addition, there have been some changes to the rules and regulations. August 21 performance of music for lamentation for string orchestra by vivace orchestra of stringendo with music director jonathan handman, nyssma summer music conference, crowne plaza, albany city center, 40 lodge street, albany, ny. Solos are graded by difficulty from level 1 easiest to level 6 most difficult.
Be sure that the piece your child is preparing is listed in this edition. Nyssma manual clinic powerpoint new york state school music. Private teachers should be careful to refer to the current edition of the manual. First, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. Solo must be from the most recent nyssma manual effective july 2012 only.
Please note that there is a new nyssma manual this year. May 2930, 2020 mineola hs allstate jazzjazz voice 2020. The nyssma manual contains repertoire lists of instrumental and. Please suggest some level ii pieces also, as im deciding between which level. Music selected must appear in the nyssma manual, edition 30. I an a nyssma judge but not for strings wirechoir will probably jump in here. 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. I would like to buy the manual for myself for reference, but i just cant spend the extra cash right now im saving up for a new mouthpiece.
Jan 10, 2019 examples of songs listed on level 1 of the nyssma manual. The affected listings are books or collections that do. August 8, 2012 minutes will be corrected for marshall kaminers name spelling. The teacher and student will choose an appropriate solo levels 16 from the nyssma manual and practice sight reading. Please note this system represents most but not all of the nyssma manual.
The edition xxx nyssma manual will be used for this festival and all rules therein apply. Manual fast forward to 2012 publication and distribution of edition 30 of. Holders of the manual of rules and rates ontario commercial section revised rates and rules effective august 1, 2012 new business and october 1, 2012 renewals. Nyssma is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms.
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. Karen massaro 6318310267 vivienne grizzle jaber 5167290144 andrew frey 63279107 pam jacovina 6312192233. Two copies of the music should be purchased, one for the performer and one for the judge. Cantabile on wkze, sunday brunch with paul higgins, red hook, ny. Remember it is your responsibilty to practice in between our in school rehearsal sessions work hard and reach for the stars. The music to be performed for the festival must be selected from the latest nyssma manual edition xxx, effective july 2012. Nyssma manual revisited cuny academic works the city. The new york state school music association nyssma annual solo and ensemble festival is music selected must appear in the nyssma manual, edition 30, july. Music must be selected from the current nyssma manual edition xxxi effective july 2015. Commack public schools nyssma piano solo and ensemble. Please be sure that this is checked when your child registers.
If you have memorized your music you must have one copy. July 23, 2012 minutes were accepted with correction to mark schwarz name. The teacher and student will select times to work on the solo. The new york state school music association nyssma provides this advocacy and. Nyssma 2020 winter conference session proposal form due by march 15, 2020 january 29, 2020. If your problem persists, the technical support staff at kinetic systems, inc. Please list reason the performance site will do its best. Make sure your prepared solo appears in the current nyssma manual edition 30, green and white by checking with your private teacher or with the jericho music department staff.
Only music listed in the current nyssma manual edition xxxieffective july 1, 2015, which every lynbrook music teacher has, can be performed at the festival. The new york state school music association nyssma is the new york affiliate of national association for music education. All solos are from the nyssma manual edition xxvll, effective july 2003, not the new manual. Nyssma a state unit of menc august, 2009 dear colleagues, it has come to my attention that there is an issue in the new nyssma manual edition 29 xxix, effective july 2009 that affects several listings. I searched the nyssma website, but apparently you need a to purchase a manual online or on paper to see a list of the pieces. Nyssma manual ordering information westchester county school music association 8 nyssma manual nyssma manual edition 32, e. Level 123 major scales level 347 major scales level 5615 major scales you can find these major scales on link called scales. Creative arts 2020 nyssma solo and ensemble festivals. Only for conductors of performing groups january 31, 2020. All music must be selected from the current nyssma manual edition xxx, effective july 2012 until the. On the top of the nyssma sheet, all the scales are listed you circle the ones that you have prepared. Consult your nyssma manual for specific requirements for each work. Be sure that you are using the current nyssma manual marked effective july 2012.
May 2930 solos for jazz piano are from the jazz section of the nyssma manual, not the piano section. Looking for online definition of nyssma or what nyssma stands for. Be sure that you are using the current nyssma manual marked effective july 2018. The music to be performed for the festival must be selected from the latest nyssma manual edition xxx, effective. Therefore, schools obtain and help students to select music from nyssma manual, edition 31, published in july rules.
Nyssma 2020 winter conference performing group application due by may 15, 2020 january 29, 2020. Solos must be listed in the nyssma manual edition 30 xxx, effective july 1, 2012. 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. July 2012 history of the nyssma manual the history of the nyssma manual and. Nyssma solo small ensemble festival information michael d. The music teachers will assist each student in choosing an appropriate selection for. Please make sure your private teacher is using the most recent manual. Call for performing groups for the 2020 nys school boards.
For level 3 and 4, violin and viola, page 11 of the. The nyssma manual contains repertoire lists of instrumental and vocal music for solo and ensemble performance. Joseph hill asked the group to vote on draft meeting minutes. Nyssma new york state school music association is the state professional organization. Grades 1 through 6 click or tap a colored box to see a list of selections for that instrument and level. This latest edition has been updated to include many new pieces and it has eliminated many works which are no longer in print. Teachers should be consulted as to appropriate level and suggested titles.
Woodwind requirements 1 nyssma solo selected from nyssma manual 2 sight reading 8 measures 3 scales. A nyssma evaluation serves as the criteria for admission to the allstate and area allstate festivals that take place every fall. The nyssma solo festival is an annual music event in which music students of a prepared solo. Music should be chosen from the current nyssma manual edition 31 effective july 2015 which is in every school music office. If your child is enrolled in private instruction heshe should consult the private teacher regarding the choice of music, otherwise the school music teachers can help the student select the piece.