Prepared jazz solo equivalent to NYSSMA Level III or above that demonstrates ability to V or above that demonstrates ability to walk a standard swing written bass line or a bass line from chord changes.Bass Guitar – Acoustic bass preferred but electric bass may audition.Prepared jazz solo equivalent to NYSSMA Level III or above that demonstrates ability to comp chord changes and interpret a melodic line (swing, Latin, ballad, fund, etc.).Trade 4’s – Play four measures of time followed by four measures of a solo in a style and tempo selected by the adjudicator.Demonstrate proficiency in various styles including rock/funk, swing, Latin (salsa/Cuban, samba, bossa nova), waltz, and ballad (with brushes) at various tempos.Possible sources for solos: The Art of Bop Drumming by John Riley or Jazz Drumset Solos by Rich Thompson.Prepared jazz solo and/or transcription equivalent to NYSMMA Level III or above.Improvisation not required but the ability to improvise may increase the chance of acceptance.
#NYSSMA VIOLIN LEVEL 6 SERIES#
#NYSSMA VIOLIN LEVEL 6 MANUAL#
Does not have to be listed in the NYSSMA Manual.You may play one work with contrasting movements or two separate pieces. Should demonstrate both slow, lyrical playing and faster, more technical playing.
Should be equivalent to NYSSMA Level VI.At solo and small ensemble festivals, students are given a performance evaluation that involves playing a graded solo from the NYSSMA Manual, playing scales and sight reading. Accompanist name, tape or no accompanist.
If a level 6, are you auditioning for All State YES NO. NYSSMA rating (grade) for your solo, the piece must come out of the NYSSMA Manual. If you are interested in performing at the NYSSMA Solo Festival. NYSSMA sponsors approximately 145 solo & small ensemble and major ensemble festivals in New York State each spring. State soloists must perform literature selected from the level 6 category. Last year, 43 All-State audition sites were scheduled in schools throughout the state. These zones represent geographic areas within the state and also take into account the student populations within these zones. New York State is divided into 15 regional zones by NYSSMA. Students should wear clothing that is neat, clean and reflects a serious attitude.īeside this, what is Area All State Nyssma? Participants may also elect to receive a "festival" rating in which written comments are given but no score.Īlso, what should I wear to the Nyssma? Although there is no particular style or color of dress required for NYSSMA, most teachers would agree that NYSSMA is a special occasion and should be treated as a performance. Level I-IV solos are judged on a 28 point scale and level V-VI solos are judged on a 100 point scale. Subsequently, one may also ask, what do Nyssma scores mean?Įach NYSSMA solo is preassigned a difficulty level from I (easiest) to VI (most difficult). Levels 1-4 are graded out of 28, and levels 5 and 6 are graded out of 100. NYSSMA levels are a way of telling where you are as an instrumentalist or vocalist.