May 30-31, 2025
Rocky Point HS
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ABOUT NYSSMA
ABOUT NYSSMA
When is NYSSMA?
Fri, May 30 and Sat, May 31
Your specific day and time will be released a few weeks before the festival. You will receive a playing permit from me and bring it to the festival.
Where is NYSSMA?
This year it is hosted at
Rocky Point High School
82 Rocky Point Yaphank Rd
Rocky Point, NY 11778
What are the requirements?
There are three separate parts:
Solo: You play the solo you have been assigned. You do not have to memorize it.
Scales: 3 major scales
Level 1 & 2: play all 3 scales
Level 3 & 4: choose 7, play 3
Level 5 & 6: must know all 12
Sight Reading: Perform music you have never seen before. We practice this in school and you can use sightreadingfactory.com.
What do I need to bring?
Original Music
You must purchase 2 copies of the solo (one for you, one for the judge). I emailed a link to your school email to purchase. You can also check with a local music store. You must do this as soon as possible in case it takes a long time to arrive - NYSSMA will not let you perform without original music (no photocopies allowed.) You should also bring your instrument and your playing permit to the festival.
What do I need to wear?
It is recommended that you wear formal clothing to NYSSMA. While there is no official dress code, dressing your best may help you play your best.
What happens after?
I will receive your sheet with the score and comments, usually the week after. We will review it together and celebrate!
ORDERING SHEET MUSIC
ORDERING SHEET MUSIC
For NYSSMA you must order two (2) copies of sheet music, one for the student and one for the adjudicator. If your sheet music comes with a piano part, the adjudicator may read the piano part while you read the solo part.
For NYSSMA you must order two (2) copies of sheet music, one for the student and one for the adjudicator. If your sheet music comes with a piano part, the adjudicator may read the piano part while you read the solo part.
Consider ordering your sheet music through Hickey's music store in Ithaca, NY. They stock everything from the NYSSMA Manual and have impressed me with their accurate and speedy service. JWPepper and local music stores also work. Do not order your music through Amazon. It is often unreliable and inaccurate.
Consider ordering your sheet music through Hickey's music store in Ithaca, NY. They stock everything from the NYSSMA Manual and have impressed me with their accurate and speedy service. JWPepper and local music stores also work. Do not order your music through Amazon. It is often unreliable and inaccurate.
Scroll down for links to order popular NYSSMA solos.
Scroll down for links to order popular NYSSMA solos.
FLUTE AND PICCOLO
FLUTE AND PICCOLO
Bergamask - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku095067.php
The Magic Flute - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku004261.php
Twelve Fantasies (#6 incl. Telemann) - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku019382.php
Faure Fantasie - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku089046.php
OBOE
OBOE
CLARINET
CLARINET
Allegretto Fantasia - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku081688.php
Mozart Clarinet Quintet - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku009055.php
Duo Concertant - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku017540.php
BASS CLARINET
BASS CLARINET
ALTO SAXOPHONE
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Eccles Sonata - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku074764.php
Creston Sonata - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku001327.php
TENOR SAXOPHONE
TENOR SAXOPHONE
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
TRUMPET AND CORNET
TRUMPET AND CORNET
The Executant - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku110945.php
Petite Piece Concertante -https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku005559.php
Andante & Allegro (Ropartz) - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku091890.php
Hummel Concerto - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku111289.php
Neruda Concerto - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku122065.php
FRENCH HORN
FRENCH HORN
TROMBONE
TROMBONE
Hasse Suite - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku025877.php
Arm, Arm Ye Brave - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku018511.php
Worlds Apart - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku080501.php
EUPHONIUM
EUPHONIUM
TUBA
TUBA
SNARE DRUM
SNARE DRUM
Portraits in Rhythm - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku018015.php
The Winner - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku135108.php
MULTIPLE PERCUSSION
MULTIPLE PERCUSSION
Multitudes - https://www.hickeys.com/search/products/sku076524.php
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