NYSSMA certified adjudicators that specialize on the student’s particular instrument evaluate the students. A medal is available for an additional $4.00 fee. If this is not possible, the adjudicator may view the student’s copy during the adjudication. It is ideal to have two original copies, one for the student and one for the adjudicator. Students must use an original copy of the music. Students that perform in an ensemble (duet, trio, etc.) only need to perform the selected piece. Each student will receive his or her own adjudication sheet that explains the rating. Letter grades and a 100-point scale are used for levels V and VI. A 28-point scale with O (outstanding), E (excellent), G (good), F (fair) ratings is used for levels I-IV. The student’s overall performance score is used to determine the rating. Students will perform this before an official NYSSMA adjudicator. Jazz soloists must also perform a short jazz improvisation. Students may play more than one instrument (or voice) and ensembles (duet, trio, etc.). If a student performs as a soloist, he/she must prepare scales from memory, a solo from the official NYSSMA manual #31, and must sight-read eight measures of music. Each year many of our student musicians perform in New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo and ensemble and Jazz solo festivals.
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