Titles listed in our catalog without bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation.įollowing many of the titles in our String Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of four numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example. The first number stands for Trumpetthe second for Hornthe third for Trombonethe fourth separated from the first three by a dot for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. Following many of the titles in our Brass Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of five numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation. Thus a double reed quartet of 2 oboes, english horn and bassoon will look like this. Whenever this occurs, we will separate the first four digits with commas for clarity. Sometimes there are instruments in the ensemble other than those shown above. The first number stands for Flutethe second for Oboethe third for Clarinetthe fourth for Bassoonand the fifth separated from the woodwinds by a dash is for Horn. The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. The bands assembled reflect the finest middle school and high school band students from across the state.īack to the Fine Arts Page.Following many of the titles in our Wind Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example. This festival usually takes place at the end of January each year, and offers string ensembles for both intermediate and secondary students grades Students are selected on a competitive basis, based on their NYSSMA level and scores from the prior year along with teacher recommendations. The festival also celebrates the supportive parents and high-quality conductors that join together with teachers and students in creating powerful musical experiences.
There is a middle school festival and a high school festival, both consisting of a band, a chorus, and an orchestra. This festival gathers together the finest Suffolk student-musicians in 11th and 12th grade.
NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) 2013 Summer Conference Performance Once selected, students must commit to learning the music prior to the festival, and attending all festival rehearsals and performances.
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Final ensemble musicians are selected by qualified festival chairpersons from within the professional organizations. These thresholds vary depending on the festival and the instrument. Students who play piano at home may also register to perform a NYSSMA solo for adjudication, but will need to register through their school music teacher please note: there is now a separate piano solo festival in Suffolk County, on different dates than the area solo festival. NYSSMA scores are used in determining nominations for a number of honor ensembles during the following school year. Students perform their prepared solo - along with a spontaneous site-reading - in front of a judge who scores the performance based on a clear rubric.
Solos are organized in six levels of difficulty, and students are encouraged to return to the festival each year to perform increasingly challenging solos. With guidance from their music teachers, students choose a solo piece specifically composed or arranged for their instrument or voice part. This protects the privacy of the students. School music teachers ensemble directors will nominate students to be part of any festivals for which they qualify. There are many wonderful opportunities for music students to perform in select ensembles throughout the county and state.