Each level has its own difficulties as they increase, so make sure to discuss with your teacher exactly what you’ll need to know. In addition, there is sight reading and, depending on the instrument, scales to perform. Levels 1-4 are graded out of 28, and levels 5 and 6 are graded out of 100Įach student is required to select a solo piece to perform, located in the NYSSMA manual. NYSSMA levels are a way of telling where you are as an instrumentalist or vocalist. If you are playing an instrument outside of school, you may need to approach a music teacher and let them know that you want to participate. Typically, NYSSMA documents are given out from your public school. Almost all instruments are included in the NYSSMA festival. NYSSMA is both for soloists and ensembles.
For those students who are preparing for NYSSMA right now, here are some of the important details you will need to know in order have smooth sailing during the preparation and performance process. Learning about new repertoire, stretching students’ skills and advancing their technique for future success is what NYSSMA should be about. At iSchool, our teachers strive to create an entire experience during NYSSMA preparation. NYSSMA can be a thorough learning experience driving students to work hard to improve their skills. For me to be taken seriously within the realm of music, the thing I loved the most, was a dream brought to life.Īll of this said, it is important to foster positive, enriching feelings in students during this time that can stir up stress and fear in them. Man, this can be a source of stress for young students of music! As a NYSSMA participant and SCMEA (Suffolk County Music Educator Association) All-County choir member for several years in public school, some of my scariest and fondest musical memories were when I was in front of some of the smartest musical minds I knew. In a given day, they’ll see many students give their all for just a few minutes in front of them and administer grades based on performance and skill. I learned much about myself as a voice student by standing in front of the seemingly “all-knowing” NYSSMA judges, AKA adjudicators. It’s NYSSMA time!Īs a long-term voice student and performer, I have experience with the NYSSMA grading system as well as All-County and All-State admission. As the face-of-the-desk in Syosset, I know what all the buzz is about as we “Spring” board into this next season. Written by Allana Cobham, iSchool of Music + Art Syosset ManagerĪllow me to introduce myself! For those who don’t know me, my name is Allana Cobham and I am the manager of Syosset’s iSchool of Music + Art.
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