NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association)
All New York State students are eligible to apply this State Music Test each year.
Why should my child participate in a NYSSMA Adjudication Festival?
*NYSSMA standards of adjudication are understood and recognized by college and university admissions officers.
*If your child’s application states, “I play first clarinet in my high school band which was last year awarded a Level 6 Gold Recognition at a NYSSMA Festival”, or, “I played a level 6 solo and received an A rating”, specific information about your child’s achievement and abilities are known.
*Success in music performance doesn’t only indicate that your child has talent. It shows a willingness to spend a significant amount of time, energy and effort over a long period of time to reach a high level of performance.
*Success in musical performance is an indicator of good work habits, persistence and tenaciousness.
*Success as a performer has been characterized as 10% talent and 90% HARD WORK AND PRACTICE! Achievement in musical performance demonstrates that the student knows how to work.
A NYSSMA rating validates musical achievement. Admissions officers understand –
“The arts are clearly an integral part of life at Harvard. We look for students whose previous participation in the arts shows that they can make a substantial contribution to our community.” – William F. Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions, Harvard University
New York State School Music Association 2020
Schwab, Zone 12 (Queens, NYC) Representative
E-mail: zone12@nyssma.org
Phone/text: 516-680-7934
Spring 2020 Solo and Majors Ensemble Festivals
PLEASE NOTE:
Fee schedule for Solo and Major Ensemble Festivals for the 2020 festival season are as follows:
Solo Festival
Solo and Small Ensemble Level 1 – 4: $16
Piano Solo Level 1 – 4: $22
Solo and Small Ensemble Level 5 – 6: $24
Piano Solo Level 5 – 6: $30
All-State Solo: $30
Major Organization Festival
Level 1 – 3: $150
Level 4: $180
Level 5 – 6: $225
**NEW NYSSMA MANUAL, Edition 32, is in effect (as of 7/31/18). Please refer to the NYSSMA website for the latest information. Manuals may be purchased through the NYSSMA website.**
**All Vocal solos MUST have an accompanist. This may be a pianist or a recorded accompaniment. If the vocal soloist performs without accompaniment, the soloist will
be adjudicated with “Comments Only” (no NYSSMA rating).**
**Teachers should register their students at a festival within their school borough. If you wish to register your students at a festival outside of your school borough, please contact the zone representative.**
**ANY QUESTIONS. . . . PLEASE CONTACT THE ZONE REPRESENTATIVE – Maria Schwab, zone12@nyssma.org; 516-680-7934**
Solo Festivals (by borough):
Bronx:
Dates: Friday and Saturday March 20 - 21, 2020
Place: Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music at Walton HS Campus
2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx NY 10468
All-State, Solos, Small ensembles, Vocal Jazz, Instrumental Jazz
Host: Penelope Smetters-Jacono, psmette@schools.nyc.gov, 917-251-6143
Deadline for application: Friday February 7, 2020
Register at: solochair.com
Brooklyn:
Date: Saturday May 9, 2020
Place: James Madison HS
3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
All-State, Solos, Small Ensembles
Host: Genevieve Hynes, ghynes@schools.nyc.gov, 718-758-7200
Deadline for application: Friday March 28, 2020
Register at: dacapomusicfestivals.com
Manhattan:
**IN-HOUSE FESTIVAL**
Dates: Saturday April 4, 2020
Place: Fiorello H. LaGuardia HS of Music and the Performing Arts
100 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Solos, Small Ensembles
Host: Bernice G. Fleischer, bfleisch@schools.nyc.gov, 212-496-0700 ext 2401
Deadline for application: Friday February 29, 2020
Register: by host
**PIANO FESTIVAL**
Date: Thursday June 4, 2020
Place: New York University
35 West 4th Street – Room 777, New York, NY 10012
Piano solos
Host: Maria Schwab, zone12@nyssma.org, 516-680-7934
Deadline for application: April 23, 2020
Register at: solochair.com
**Send registration fees to: Maria Schwab, 133 Avenue V, Brooklyn, NY 11223
**SOLO/SMALL ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL**
Dates: Friday and Saturday March 20 - 21, 2020
Place: Talent Unlimited High School
300 East 68th Street, NY, NY 10065
All-State, Solos, Small Ensembles, Vocal Jazz, Instrumental Jazz
Host: Dr. Peter Holsberg, NYSSMA@tuhs.nyc, 212-737-1530 ext. 8012
Deadline for application: Friday February 7, 2020
Register at: solochair.com
Queens:
Dates: Friday and Saturday May 29 - 30, 2020
Place: Corona Arts and Sciences Academy
98—11 44th Avenue, Corona, NY 11368
All-State, Solos, Small Ensembles
Host: Stephen Souza, ssouza@schools.nyc.gov, 516-458-5229
Deadline for application: April 17, 2020
Register at: dacapomusicfestivals.com
Staten Island:
Dates: Friday and Saturday May 15 – 16, 2020
Place: Tottenville High School
100 Luten Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
All-State, Solos, Small Ensembles
Host: David LaMorte, dlamor@schools.nyc.gov, 718-668-8800 ext 41302
Deadline for application: April 4, 2020
Register: By host (contact via e-mail)
Major Organizations Festivals (by borough):
Bronx:
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19 – 20, 2020
Place: Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music at Walton HS Campus
2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx NY 10468
Host: Penelope Smetters-Jacono, psmette@schools.nyc.gov, 917-251-6143
Deadline for application: March 1, 2020
Register at: NYSSMA.org
Brooklyn:
Dates: Thursday and Friday May 14 – 15, 2020
Grand Street Campus High School
850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Host: Jeff W. Ball, jball3@schools.nyc.gov, 718-662-8802
Deadline for application: March 1, 2019
Register at: NYSSMA.org
Dates: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday May 6-7-8, 2020
Place: Marine Park JHS 278
1925 Stuart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Host: Candis L. Pohl, cpohl3@schools.nyc.gov, 718-375-3523
Deadline for application: March 1, 2020
Register at: NYSSMA.org
Staten Island:
Dates: Friday and Saturday May 15 - 16, 2020
Place: Tottenville High School
100 Luten Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Host: David LaMorte, dlamor@schools.nyc.gov, 718-668-8800 ext 41302
Deadline for application: March 1, 2020
Register at: NYSSMA.org