This past week, all YHS Band students began learning NYSSMA skills as part of their lesson homework; so if they are interested in participating in NYSSMA, or auditioning for Wind Ensemble (see below), they will have the necessary tools to do so.
NYSSMA information was reviewed in class. The NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) solo festival is a wonderful opportunity for your student to grow as a musician! To participate, students prepare scales (or rudiments for snare drummers), a solo and sight-reading. At the festival, students perform for a judge who will give them a score and comments. As previously stated, we will be working on all of these skills in class and lessons for the next 6 weeks.
Additional information and forms are attached. NYSSMA forms and payments are due by Wednesday 3/8.