NYSSMA Manuals are also available for purchase in the NYSSMA Manual Library room at all NYSSMA Summer and Winter Conferences. We, the undersigned NYSSMA members, urge the New York State School Music Association Executive Council to move forward expeditiously in instituting an online NYSSMA.
We, the undersigned NYSSMA members, urge the New York State School Music Association Executive Council to move forward expeditiously in instituting an online NYSSMA Manual and an efficient online Solo Festival application and scheduling procedure, including printable NYSSMA forms. Benefits of an online NYSSMA Manual could include: easy and accurate reference for all teachers and students involved, instantaneous error corrections saving countless errata sheets and mailings, accurate listings on NYSSMA Evaluation Forms, saving printing and paper expense for NYSSMA. While we applaud NYSSMA for its recent innovations regarding digital recording at large ensemble evaluation festivals and online applications for All-State, we do not feel that adequate attention is being paid to these other important aspects of the NYSSMA experience, both of which would improve the process immeasurably for NYSSMA members and their students. By signing this petition, I verify that I am a NYSSMA member.
Do you have the current NYSSMA Manual? Please read below for more information. The NYSSMA Manual is a 600+ page reference book copyrighted by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA). It is updated every three years. NYSSMA Manual Edition 31, effective July 2015, ( Blue & White colored pages), is the current edition. Edition 31 is in effect until the end of the Spring 2018 NYSSMA Festival Season (June 2018). The NYSSMA Manual contains an extensive repertoire list of instrumental and vocal music titles for solo and ensemble performance. Every section is broken down into six levels of difficulty.
The Manual also includes the NYSSMA Constitution and By-Laws as well as all of the Rules and Regulations for all NYSSMA-sanctioned evaluation festivals, including sight-reading and scales requirements. If you are a music teacher and intend to send your students to NYSSMA festivals, please strongly consider purchasing a NYSSMA Manual. Lego Marvel Demo here.
Distribution of the current NYSSMA Manual (Edition 31) began on July 1, 2015. Please allow at least 1 week for delivery.
Pricing and ordering information can be downloaded below: What’s New In Edition 31???? New Colors— Blue and white pages Vocal Solos—The Vocal Books List has undergone a new numbering system. Please see pg. 7-3 in the Manual for more details.
If you find any mistakes in the sources, please report them to me (). Jazz Solos—The Improvisation requirements been completely revised.
Please be sure to look at page 9-3 if you are planning on sending students for a Jazz evaluation. A Lead Trumpet Skills Proficiency has been added – please see pgs. 9-1 and 9-2 for more details.
Piano Solos—This section has been redone and all solos are now listed by composer and work rather than by collection. One other important note— Edition Musicus publications will not be in Edition 31 of the Manual (July 2015).