WHAT DOES NYSSMA STAND FOR CODE
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR NMEA ALL-COUNTY FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES? All dress code information can be found in students welcome packet.WHAT IS The NMEA ALL-COUNTY FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE POLICY? Attendance is mandatory for the duration of ALL rehearsals.WILL THE MUSIC BE COLLECTED UPON COMPLETION OF THE FESTIVAL? Yes, Music will be collected immediately following the ensembles performance.HOW WILL THE ACCEPTED STUDENTS RECEIVE THE CONCERT MUSIC? Students will receive All County Music from their school teacher.If a student is accepted, he/she will receive a folder with their music and a commitment form. HOW ARE STUDENTS NOTIFIED IF THEY ARE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-COUNTY FESTIVAL? All accepted students will be notified by their school teacher.Selection is dependent on NYSSMA score, teacher recommendation, instrument balance, and the repertoire of the ensemble. All nominations are reviewed by a committee for final acceptance. A child that is nominated for All County may or may not be selected. Teachers are responsible for submitting names for CONSIDERATION by the appropriate due date, following the selection criteria. To be eligible for All-County, your child or student MUST be nominated by their school music teacher. HOW IS A STUDENT SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-COUNTY FESTIVAL?.Every Year, NYSSMA hosts festivals during which students perform a solo (or small group ensemble) in front of a judge and receive a score with accompanying comments What is NYSSMA? NYSSMA Stands for the New York State School Music Association.
Students are chosen based on their NYSSMA scores from the previous school year, as well as teacher recommendation. All County provides students with the opportunity to play with some of the finest musicians at their age level in Nassau County.
Frequently Asked Questions Nassau Music Educators Association: Frequently Asked Questions FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS: