LEVEL 5, 6 AND ALL-STATE

SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SYOSSET, NEW YORK
APPLICATION for Level V and VI, and All-State participation in the
VIRTUAL NYSSMA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL
Upload Period: April 16-23, 2021

The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) sponsors a festival each spring in
which students have the opportunity to perform solos and small ensembles (duets, trios, etc.) for
an impartial adjudication. Judges, most of whom are chosen from outside the area, hear each
student play a graded selection from the NYSSMA manual, prescribed scales and a short sight
reading selection (8 measures). Students are then given a written report with comments on their
performance and a grade. Grades range from A+ through D- on Levels V and VI and are scored
on a 100 point scale. In the case of a serious problem with the performance or a serious
infraction of the festival rules, a student may not receive a grade. Levels of difficulty range as
follows:

Levels I - very easy - elementary

II - easy - advanced elementary, middle school
III - medium - middle school
IV - medium difficult - advanced middle school, high school
V - difficult - advanced high school
VI - very difficult - only for the most advanced soloists

NYSSMA festival grades provide a standard that is used for acceptance to all-county festivals,
many music camps and can be included in college applications. The festivals also serve as the
audition sites for the All-State band, chorus and orchestra (grades 10 and 11 only are eligible).

Students participating in the NYSSMA festival (and their parents) should be aware of the
following: (More detailed information and preparation are available through our individual
music teachers.)

1. The Upload Period for this Virtual Festival will be April 16-23, 2021.

2. Your music teacher will give you a web address (URL) before the start of the Upload
Period.

3. All solos must be listed in the current NYSSMA Manual. Check this carefully with your
school music teacher.

4. You will need to upload a scanned copy of the music as part of the process.

5. Check with your teacher for specific regulations on scales, sight reading, etc.

6. All-State students must audition on Level VI. Vocal All-State students must perform in the
designated key and may not transpose.
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7. All All-State auditions must be accompanied unless the piece is specifically written as
“unaccompanied.”

8. All-State applicants must submit a NYSSMA All-State application form. (See attached).

9. Only students in grades 10 and 11 may audition for All-State.

10. Students will receive their comments and ratings from their teachers approximately three
weeks after the close of the upload period.

Participation fees: Level V & VI: $24.00. NYSSMA fees are not refundable.
All-State: $30.00
Harp Levels I-IV: $16.00

CHECKS MADE OUT TO: STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND

*USE SEPARATE CHECKS FOR EACH STUDENT AND EACH AUDITION.

**PLEASE WRITE THE STUDENT’S FIRST AND LAST NAME ON

THE “MEMO” LINE OF EACH CHECK.

PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE CHECKS!

FEES ROLLED OVER FROM NYSSMA 2020 MAY BE USED FOR THIS APPLICATION.

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Level V/VI and All-State

Please return this form to your music teacher by: Friday, February 26, 2021
_________________________________________________________________________

NAME:___________________________SCHOOL: _________________________

INSTRUMENT OR VOICE:___________________________ ALL STATE? ____

NAME OF SOLO:____________________COMPOSER OF SOLO:_________________

LEVEL OF SOLO: __________ PAGE NUMBER IN NYSSMA MANUAL______

(From Volume 31)

I give my child____________________________________ permission to participate

(First and last name)

in this Virtual NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival.

_____ Enclosed is a check (made out to STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND) for $24 -- $30 for the
registration fee. (circle 1)
Use a separate check and form for each audition.
Include the first and last name of student on the “Memo” line of each check.

_____ Apply rolled over fees from NYSSMA 2020.

___________________________________ _______________________
(Signature of parent or guardian) (Date)

Participation fees: Level V & VI: $24.00

All-State: $30.00
Harp Levels I-IV: $16.00

NYSSMA Statement on Virtual Evaluation System

By registering students for the NYSSMA Virtual Evaluation System, you
acknowledge that the student’s image and music performance will be stored
electronically with access provided to a NYSSMA Adjudicator for evaluation
purposes. Additionally, the NYSSMA Zone Representative for your area will
access for purposes of review. No other persons will have access to the files
unless needed for NYSSMA purposes of review and quality control. No
person involved in this process can download or save files that are
uploaded. Files will be saved approximately four months after the
conclusion of the NYSSMA festival season.

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All-State Application Information

All State Applicants must submit this page.

In order to complete your All State Application, your teacher

will need the following information:

Full Name (as it should be printed in a program):_________________________

Address:________________________________ Age as of April 16, 2021: ____

City/State/Zip___________________________________

Home Phone____________________________________

E-Mail Address__________________________________

Were you in All State last year?_____

If yes, which ensemble_______________ section_________
Seat if auditioned________

List years you have been in All County_______________________

Do you perform in ensembles outside of school? (LIYO, MYO, Nassau/Suffolk,

etc.) ___________________________________________________________

Wind, Brass and Percussion: Do you have orchestral experience? __________

Woodwind players, list any doubles (Flute/Picc, Oboe/Eng. Horn, Alto Sax/Clar)
________________________________________________________________

List any special music awards you may have won or other musical experiences
such as honors ensembles or summer musical tours or programs: _____________

_________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

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