NYSSMA sponsors approximately 145 solo & small ensemble and major ensemble festivals in New York State each spring. It can also be found at many public libraries. Hi, I am doing NYSSMA piano level 5 very soon, and I was wondering the scale and sightreading requirements for level 5. No, I will not list or even suggest possible works for you - I do not know you or your playing. I’m not sure if you’re looking for specific songs, but if so, then there is a list of level 6 songs that NYSSMA provides. For the audition, students must perform a Level 6 piece from the NYSSMA Manual. To be eligible, a student must be a member of the corresponding ensemble in his or her high school if the school has such an ensemble. Prepare: Fifteen (15) major scales from memory; Four octaves in sixteenth notes; Ascending and descending ; Hands together in … At solo and small ensemble festivals, students are given a performance evaluation that involves playing a graded solo from the NYSSMA Manual, playing scales and sight reading. Prepare & Perform: Three (3) major scales from memory; Two octaves; Ascending and descending; Hands separately or hands together in parallel motion; M.M. Level 1-2 3 scales, one octave up and down. Also, is there anyway to practice for sightreading, and what level will the sightreading be like? Woodwind Requirements 1) NYSSMA Solo selected from NYSSMA manual 2) Sight Reading- 8 measures 3) Scales . If selected for All-State, endorsement of the student’s high school principal is required on the final forms. 3. Level 3-4 7 scales, 2 two octave scales up and down, and the rest one octave up and down. It is updated every three years. Thanks very much! NYSSMA adjudicators are professional teacher/musicians who have received instruction on the NYSSMA adjudication system. Student who desire comments only can perform any music and are not required to play scales or sight read. Level 1/2-3 Major Scales Level 3/4-7 Major Scales Level 5/6-15 Major Scales *** You can find these major scales on link called "scales". This would be the school band, chorus, orchestra, jazz ensemble or vocal jazz ensemble. For selection to conference All-State, students compete not only with other students at their audition site but with students from across the state. I know that there is a piece, sight-reading, and scales, but in detail, what do we have to do? :D I'll really appreciate this. Students must be members at the time of the audition and at the time of Conference All-State. Accompanists are not required except for All-State. The 8 groups are directed by renowned guest conductors and perform on one of three concerts in the Eastman (Rochester) Theater during the annual NYSSMA Winter Conference in late November or early December each year. Get answers by asking now. Students who desire a rating must choose a graded solo from the NYSSMA Manual. I hope you are asking this for NEXT year - our festivals have already begun, and to not know that requirements this late, might be treacherous for you - unless you are already a very accomplished and well-educated pianist. a. Students must perform an All-State audition at a spring NYSSMA festival. School Music Teachers – Please contact your district music supervisor, administrator or the host of your festival. The manual can be purchased at www.nyssma.org/manual The manual contains rules and regulations as well as the extensive solo lists. Level II. No. The primary source for festival information is your school music teacher or the head of the music department in the school you attend. Students may compete with themselves from year to year, but NYSSMA does not view festivals as competitive. NYSSMA SOLO REQUIREMENTS. 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY 11590-5931 Phone: 516-997-7200 / Fax: 516-997-1700 Email: info@nyssma.org, Copyright © 2020 New York State School Music Association, NYSSMA® is a State Unit of NAfME (MENC)