**All Vocal solos MUST have an accompanist. Manuals may be purchased through the NYSSMA website.** Please refer to the NYSSMA website for the latest information. **NEW NYSSMA MANUAL, Edition 32, is in effect (as of 7/31/18). Spring 2020 Solo and Majors Ensemble Festivalsįee schedule for Solo and Major Ensemble Festivals for the 2020 festival season are as follows: Schwab, Zone 12 (Queens, NYC) Representative New York State School Music Association 2020 Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions, Harvard University We look for students whose previous participation in the arts shows that they can make a substantial contribution to our community.” – William F. “The arts are clearly an integral part of life at Harvard. *Success as a performer has been characterized as 10 percent talent and 90 percent HARD WORK AND PRACTICE! Achievement in musical performance demonstrates that the student knows how to work.Ī NYSSMA rating validates musical achievement. *Success in musical performance is an indicator o good work habits, persistence and tenaciousness. It shows a willingness to spend a significant amount of time, energy and effort over a long period of time to reach a high level of performance. *Success in music performance doesn’t only indicate that your child has talent. *If your child’s application states, “I play first clarinet in my high school band which was last year awarded a Level 6 Gold Recognition at a NYSSMA Festival”, or, “I played a level 6 solo and received an A rating”, specific information about your child’s achievement and abilities are known. *NYSSMA standards of adjudication are understood and recognized by college and university admissions officers. Why should my child participate in a NYSSMA Adjudication Festival? NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association)Īll New York State students are eligible to apply this State Music Test each year.

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