NYSSMA Solo Festival

This information is only intended for parents and students of the 

Corning-Painted Post School District.

Zone 15 NYSSMA Solo Festival (Eastside) is April 12-13, at the Horseheads Intermediate School. 

Solos will be scheduled in 10-15 blocks of time within the approximate hours below:

Friday, April 12 

Saturday, April 13 


Students studying privately on piano or string instruments in grades 1-12 wishing to participate will need to pre-register using the DaCapo Parent Portal. This is a new process requiring parents to create an online account. Instructions are provided below. All others should get a commitment form from their band or chorus teacher and submit it to them by the CPP district deadline-Monday, February 26.

Piano and String families only:

Scan the QR code or go to https://www.dacapoinventory.com/login-parent.php and choose Create New Parent Account.

Once you have activated your account, you will need to link your child/children to your account. To request the necessary DaCapo ID and access code email the Music Coordinator (kbryson@cppasd.com) with each child’s name (first and last) and school. This is for Corning-Painted Post ASD students only. Those attending the Alternate School for Math and Science must reach out to their school music teacher. After you have successfully linked your child/children, follow the steps below to complete the pre-registration.

NYSSMA PRE-REGISTRATION

1.     Under your child’s name on the left side click NYSSMA Pre-registration.

2.     Select:

a.     NYSSMA Festival: Zone 15 Eastside Solo Festival

b.     Teacher: Karen Bryson (all piano/string students should choose Mrs. Bryson)

3.     Complete all required fields AND the solo information.

a.     Pre-registrations will NOT be approved without the correct solo information.

b.     Time preferences are to avoid specific conflicts. Please plan to be flexible. The festival chairperson may not be able to accommodate all preferences.

c.      An accompanist is only required for All-State auditions. All others should leave this blank.

After submitting the request, you may repeat the process for any other piano or string auditions. DaCapo will say that you have a balance due. Please ignore this. The district is paying the fees, so please be sure your child is fully committed.

 

Students must have two original copies of the solo for the adjudication—one for the student and one for the adjudicator (one more if accompanied). Illegal photocopies are strictly prohibited. Parents and private instructors should discuss this well in advance.


Pre-registrations, including complete and correct solo information, must be submitted no later than Monday, February 26. Your registration may not be authorized if it Incomplete or inaccurate at that time. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this new system. If you have any questions, contact the Music Coordinator, Karen Bryson kbryson@cppasd.com.