
Click on the festival for a copy of the application for that festival. Syosset Central School District students will attend the following NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festivals this spring. Participation in NYSSMA is voluntary and provides students an opportunity to evaluate their own level of achievement and to set goals for making progress.Ĭlick here to read more about NYSSMA and NYSSMA festivals.Ģ022 NYSSMA Festival Dates for Syosset CSD Students: This process has long been held up as one of the finest examples of authentic assessment and is designed to help students to improve their musical abilities. NYSSMA is best known for sponsoring festivals each spring in which students have the opportunity to perform solos and small ensembles (duets, trios, etc.) for an impartial adjudication.

They sponsor conferences and professional development opportunities for its teacher members, proactively advocate for music education throughout the state, and present many programs for students in its member schools. NYSSMA’s mission is to advocate for and promote music education in New York. NYSSMA’s parent organization is The National Association for Music Education.

It is a professional association of music teachers from throughout New York State. NYSSMA is the New York State School Music Association.
