NYSSMA, MCSMA, and Pathways


For more information about NYSSMA festivals and events, click here.

NYSSMA Announcements

2021 Conference All-State Ensembles

Applications for 2021 Conference All-State ensembles are now open. If you have a current JUNIOR who completed an All-State Audition as a SOPHOMORE and received a score of 98 or better, please click here to complete an All-State recommendation for your student.

2020 Zone 2 Area All State Ensembles

Zone 2 is moving ahead with their preparations for Junior High Area All State (2020-2021 Grades 7-9) and Senior High Area All State (2020-2021 Grades 10-12). If you have students who meet the qualifications to participate (click here for more information), please complete the application process (click here for application instructions and supplements).

MCSMA Announcements

No new announcements at this time. Click here to visit the association website to keep up to date.

For more information about MCSMA festivals and events, click here.

Pathways Announcements

Application Deadline: April 16, 2022


Pathways live auditions will now take place during the Fall 2020 semester, in mid-October.

Notification about the audition dates and times, and a signup sheet, will be sent after June 15th to the students who have submitted their applications. Families who have already submitted the application will receive information about updated audition dates/times after June 15th. Please note that this date is subject to change, pending the COVID situation. Please check your email regularly for updates!

For more information about Eastman Pathways, click here.