

OkayĪll soloists are required to have at least one complete legal copy with them at the performance ( see footnote 3). Please note that letters from teachers or music stores claiming that the music is on order or otherwise unavailable are not acceptable to NYSSMA judges ( see footnote 2). photocopies) unless your instructor presents a letter to the proper NYSSMA Zone Representative from the publisher granting permission.

Copyright Law, all participants are prohibited from using illegally copied music (i.e. No, unless there are very specific extenuating circumstances. OkayĬan I use photocopies at the performance? It is best if you write this information down exactly as it appears in the Manual. Additionally, it is helpful if you also know opus number and key, Arranger/Editor, Publisher and number of copies needed. What information do I need when ordering my piece?Īt the very least, please be able to provide Composer, Title and Instrument. Always check with your instructor before ordering your piece in case they have a preference or recommendation. There is a good deal of confusion on this point as many people, including some teachers, are unaware of this provision for alternate editions. However, any standard edition by a reputable publisher is acceptable and will be permitted ( see footnote 1) so long as the piece has not been shortened, simplified, rearranged or the key changed.
NYSSMA ZONE 2 MANUAL
OkayĪccording to NYSSMA Regulations, the publishers/editions listed in the Manual are recommendations because of high quality editing. But, if you want to order one, you can do so by clicking here. It is not required for parents and students to have their own copy. Your school teacher and/or private instructor should have a current Manual that they can refer to. Please see our Music Education Textbook page to place an order.
NYSSMA ZONE 2 MANUALS
NYSSMA Manuals are available for sale at Hickeys should you wish to purchase one. The Manual is comprehensive and highly regarded, and as such is used by many other states and organizations besides New York. In addition, it contains the bylaws of the organization, rules for Festival performance, and criteria for sight reading. Therefore, it is important that your instructor check the Manual to be sure that your piece still qualifies as a NYSSMA Solo. The listing of solos is updated every three to four years, with some titles added and others dropped. The NYSSMA Manual is essentially a large list of acceptable pieces of music that can be played at a NYSSMA Festival. Any solo that is played at the Conference needs to be listed in the NYSSMA Manual and performed as listed. If you are also planning to audition for an All-State ensemble, you must play a Level 6 piece, along with all other requirements for the audition. NYSSMA Evaluation Festival solos are split into six levels of difficulty, with the 6th level being the most difficult (see our Grading page for a rough guide to what the levels mean). Choose a piece you will enjoy learning and that best fits your ability level. That is up to you and your music teacher. The solo festivals are also used to determine eligibility for the various All State ensembles. The purpose of the festivals is to provide evaluations of performances by independant judges. Solo festivals are held throughout New York State in the second semester. (See our Grading page for a rough guide to what the levels mean). NYSSMA (pronounced NISS-muh), is an acronym for "New York State School Music Association." NYSSMA maintains a large, comprehensive listing of solos, chamber ensembles and large ensembles (band, jazz band, orchestra, chorus) graded on a six level scale, with 6 being the highest. My question is not here-please help me!.How do I order NYSSMA solos from your website?.Can I bring a recording of the piano part instead?.Do I need to have a pianist to play the piano part?.Can I use photocopies at the performance?.

