NYSSMA Information

NYSSMA SPRING FESTIVAL 2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2026

NYSSMA 2026 Application  
NYSSMA 2026 Information 

The New York State School Music Association (“NYSSMA”) Festival is a performance venue that allows students to be assessed by an NYSSMA-certified adjudicator on solo or ensemble music they have prepared.  Music must be chosen from the new online NYSSMA Manual (2025-2026). Please consult your school's music teacher regarding the music selection and completion of the bottom of this form.

             

Select Festival	Level	Location	Festival Date(s)
☐ Piano	1-6	Mineola High School	April 24, 25
☐ Vocal/Instrumental.	1-6	Mineola High School	April 24, 25
☐ Vocal/Instrumental.	AS	Mineola High School	April 24, 25
☐ Jazz Instrumental	1-6	Herricks High School	April 16, 17
☐ Jazz Vocal	1-6	Syosset High School	May 1,2
☐ Guitar	1-4/5-6	Wantagh	May 18, 19

 

·         Original sheet music must be purchased in advance. Photocopies are not permitted at NYSSMA.

·         Students will be registered after the school music teacher receives the completed registration form. 

·         Please submit a separate form for each adjudication.

·         Parents / Guardians will be responsible for their child's transportation to the festival.

·         Time preferences are not guaranteed.