NYSSMA/WCSMA for Band/Chorus/Strings/Piano Eligibility Requirements:
The Rye Neck Music Department participates in NYSSMA/WCSMA music festivals offered by New York State as well as by Westchester County. This opportunity is only for students who are currently enrolled in band, strings, or chorus at Rye Neck MS/HS.
The Rye Neck Music Department adheres to the following NYSSMA/WCSMA rules:
Students must have the approval of their school music teacher in order to be eligible for auditions/festivals at the state and county level.
They must attend school daily in Rye Neck and be enrolled in Band, Strings, or Chorus.
They must be a member in good standing (with a minimum class attendance of 50% for the year) of the school organization (Band, Chorus, and Strings), which corresponds to the NYSSMA/WCSMA organization for which they are auditioning or performing. Piano, Harp, and Guitar students are exempt from this requirement since no school organization is offered to help them.
All applications must be submitted by the student’s school music instructor and not by private teachers.
Students who score well at the NYSSMA/WCSMA Spring Evaluations who wish to be considered for All-County, Area All-State, or All-State Festivals must be enrolled in the school Band, Chorus, or String group the following school year (in the fall).