
Furthermore, level 6 All-State students may be selected for All-Eastern or even a National ensemble!Ħ. Level 6 soloists may be able to participate in All-State, which is state-wide. The techniques learned and experience gained from this is invaluable. This is where they select the best students from each adjudication, and combine them into an ensemble. All-County/All-State: For levels 1 through 5, if you do very well, you may be nominated to participate in All-County.

Consult your teacher for a specific guideline of your instrument.ĥ. While you are singing, are you conveying the meaning of the piece correctly?), sight reading, scale playing, and many other things. Grading: The adjudicator (usually a retired or current music educator) will award or take away points for criteria such as tone quality, dynamics, expression, articulation, note accuracy, rhythm, the performance itself (i.e. Each level has it’s own difficulties as they increase.Ĥ. In addition, there is sight reading and, depending on the instrument, scales to perform. Requirements: Each student is required to select a solo piece to perform, located in the NYSSMA manual (ask your teachers). Levels 1 through 4 are graded with a total of 28 points. Adjudication Levels: NYSSMA is on a level system 1 through 6, level 1 being the easiest.

Practically any instrument that you have seen or heard in band, orchestra or chorus, is a legitimate instrument to participate on.Ģ. Instrument/Voice Part: NYSSMA can be for soloists and ensembles. Here are a few steps to guide you through the process:ġ. It is an annual music festival held in the springtime and consists of different components. NYSSMA stands for New York State Schools Music Association. If you haven’t already, you or your teacher will decide whether or not to participate in the NYSSMA festival.
