NYSSMA & MCSMA Resources

NYSSMA

District Contact: Ashley Moss Fox (ashley.moss@rcsdk12.org)

The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) is our state professional organization. NYSSMA is responsible for holding regional- (Zone) and state-level festivals. Each year, students and ensembles in RCSD are invited to participate in solo and small ensemble festivals, large ensemble festivals, and honors ensembles. In addition, NYSSMA hosts two conferences annually to provide professional learning to teachers.

Important Dates:

May 31, 2020: Recommendations for Conference All-State Due (click here for directions and to complete the paperwork)
June 30, 2020: Recommendations for Junior & Senior High Area All-State Due (click here for directions and to complete the paperwork)
November 6-7, 2020: Junior High Area All-State @ Lyndonville Central Schools
November 20-21, 2020: Senior High Area All-State @ Eastridge High School
December 3-5, 2020: NYSSMA Winter Conference @ Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
May 28, 2021: RCSD NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival (All-State Audition Site)

MCSMA

District Contact: TBD

The Monroe County School Music Association (MCSMA) is our county professional organization. MCSMA is responsible for hosting county-level festivals. Each year, students are invited to participate in their county solo festival, which serves as an audition for all All-County ensembles. In addition, MCSMA collaborates with area colleges and local pedagogy-specific organizations to provide professional learning to teachers.

Important Dates:

Dates for MCSMA festivals are not available at this time. Please check back regularly for updates, or visit the organization's website at www.mcsma.org.