{"id":364,"date":"2016-03-14T18:31:45","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T18:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avadawebsites.wpengine.com\/university\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&#038;p=364"},"modified":"2026-01-21T00:44:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T00:44:51","slug":"nyssma","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/portfolio\/nyssma\/","title":{"rendered":"NYSSMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:70px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1380px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:2%;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic vertical-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-alignment:center;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-custom_color_6);--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-title-active-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Raleway&quot;;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a9434b621fe1f8c8018\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-nyssmaallstateselection\" href=\"#tab-a9434b621fe1f8c8018\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>NYSSMA ALL STATE SELECTION<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7ffa654cf63018f4597\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-stringsi-ivfestival\" href=\"#tab-7ffa654cf63018f4597\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>STRINGS I-IV FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f7ae4a4f2ab03b9081f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-upcountyfestival\" href=\"#tab-f7ae4a4f2ab03b9081f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>UP COUNTY FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-dc7528eba84fe7d544f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-downcountyfestival\" href=\"#tab-dc7528eba84fe7d544f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>DOWN COUNTY FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-3d11efb8c5c999d14fe\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-nyssmapianofestival\" href=\"#tab-3d11efb8c5c999d14fe\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>NYSSMA PIANO FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-cd68938bb0392260f26\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-nyssmamajorsfestival\" href=\"#tab-cd68938bb0392260f26\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>NYSSMA MAJORS FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a9434b621fe1f8c8018\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-nyssmaallstateselection\" href=\"#tab-a9434b621fe1f8c8018\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>NYSSMA ALL STATE SELECTION<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-nyssmaallstateselection\" id=\"tab-a9434b621fe1f8c8018\">\n<h2>All State Selection<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0\u201cTHE PROCESS\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The All-State bands, chorus, orchestra, and jazz ensembles are honors groups comprised of the top students from school music departments across the state. The 5 groups are directed by renowned guest conductors and perform on one of three concerts in the Eastman (Rochester) Theater and Innovations Theater during the annual NYSSMA Winter Conference in late November or early December each year. Rehearsals take place<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>in Rochester, NY from Thursday through the Sunday concert during the conference.<\/p>\n<p>Each year in late August approximately 600 students are notified that they are selected to participate in the NYSSMA Conference All-State music groups. How does NYSSMA select these students? This seems like a simple question however the answer is complex. This article outlines the \u201cprocess\u201d used by our organization in selecting students for participation in the NYSSMA All-State performance groups.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyssma.org\/parents-students\/the-all-state-process\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7ffa654cf63018f4597\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-stringsi-ivfestival\" href=\"#tab-7ffa654cf63018f4597\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>STRINGS I-IV FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-stringsi-ivfestival\" id=\"tab-7ffa654cf63018f4597\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Level 1-4 Strings Festival April 24-25, 2026<br \/>\nSpringhurst Elementary School (Dobbs Ferry)<\/p>\n<p>January 2026<\/p>\n<p>Dear Music Colleagues, Happy New Year!<\/p>\n<p>This year, Dobbs Ferry has the honor of hosting the Level 1-4 Strings Festival which will be held on April 24 and 25, 2026. At this festival, we will also host All Levels of Classical Guitar and Harp in addition to the Level 1-4 strings. Please send your Level 5 and 6 string students to the appropriate Up or Down County festival depending on your district.<\/p>\n<p>Our festival will be held at: Springhurst Elementary School, 175 Walgrove Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.<\/p>\n<p>Registration will begin: February 2, 2026. Registration will close: March 13, 2026<\/p>\n<p>All registrations will be submitted through DaCapo at: dacapomusicfestivals.com<\/p>\n<p>Any questions or concerns can be directed to Dave Hertzberg and Paul Huneke via email at: nyssma@dfsd.org (please do not use our teacher email accounts for questions about NYSSMA).<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2026, and best of luck to all of our aspiring musicians.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>\nDave Hertzberg and Paul Huneke nyssma@dfsd.org<\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<h2><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>Strings I-IV Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n\nJanuary 5, 2024\n\nDear Music Colleagues,\nHappy New Year! It is hard to believe that 2024 is already here and that NYSSMA\nseason is nearly upon us. This year Blind Brook has the honor of hosting the Level 1-4\nStrings Festival which will be held on April 12 and 13, 2024. Despite the title of the\nfestival, we will also be hosting All Levels of Classical Guitar and Harp, in addition to\nthe Level 1-4 strings. Please send your Level 5 and 6 string students to the appropriate\nUp or Down County festival depending on your district.\n\nOur festival will be held at: Blind Brook MS\/HS, 840 King Street, Rye Brook, NY\n10573.\n\nRegistration will begin: January 21, 2024. Registration will close: March 1, 2024\nAll registrations will submitted through DaCapo at:\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacapomusicfestivals.com\/\">dacapomusicfestivals.com<\/a>\n\nPlease note that DaCapo currently lists the festival registration as closed with the\ndeadline passed. This is simply to allow the host(s) to create their festival in the system\nprior to opening it for registration. The deadline will be updated on January 21st when\nregistration begins.\n\nAny questions or concerns can be directed to Don Whitman via email at:\n<a href=\"mailto:nyssma@blindbrook.org\">nyssma@blindbrook.org<\/a> (please do not use my teacher email account for questions\nabout NYSSMA)\n\nWishing you all a happy and healthy 2024, and best of luck to all of our aspiring\nmusicians.\nSincerely,\nDon Whitman\nnyssma@blindbrook.org\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f7ae4a4f2ab03b9081f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-upcountyfestival\" href=\"#tab-f7ae4a4f2ab03b9081f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>UP COUNTY FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-upcountyfestival\" id=\"tab-f7ae4a4f2ab03b9081f\"><!--\n\n\n<h2>Up County Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n\nMay 9-10, 2025\nJohn Jay Middle School\n\nJanuary 17, 2025\nGreetings Music Colleagues,\nThe Katonah-Lewisboro School District is eager to be hosting this year\u2019s Up-County NYSSMA Festival. The festival will be held May 9th & 10th at John Jay Middle School. This festival will be hosting Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Voice and All-State. This festival will NOT include Piano, Strings I-IV, Guitar, Harp or Jazz. Below please find pertinent details regarding the festival:\nUp-County Festival Details:\n\u2022 Location: John Jay Middle School - 40 North Salem Road, Rt 121 Cross River, NY 10518\n\u2022 Registration Opens: Monday, February 10, 2025\n\u2022 Registration Closes: Friday, March 28, 2025\n\u2022 Register On: Da Capo - https:\/\/www.dacapomusicfestivals.com\/\n\u2022 Contact: Jennifer Fraczek & Carly Spaeth-Walsh at NYSSMA@klschools.org\n\u2022 Fees: Levels 1-4: $20 Levels 5-6: $30 All-State: $36\n\nImportant Notes:\n\u2022 If registering with an accompanist (for Voice and\/or All-State), please make sure your accompanist is listed in Da Capo\n\u2022 For All-State auditions, remember to complete the All-State form: https:\/\/www.nyssma2.org\/allstate_form1.cfm\n\u2022 Schools must send a single check or purchase order to cover all student fees\n\u2022 All checks should be made payable to NYSSMA\n\u2022 All checks should be sent to:\nJennifer Fraczek \u2013 NYSSMA Host\nJohn Jay Middle School\n40 North Salem Road, Rt. 121\nCross River, NY 10518\n\nWe look forward to seeing our aspiring musicians this Spring!\n\nSincerely,\nJen Fraczek & Carly Spaeth-Walsh\nUp-County Festival Hosts\nNYSSMA@klschools.org\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-dc7528eba84fe7d544f\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-downcountyfestival\" href=\"#tab-dc7528eba84fe7d544f\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>DOWN COUNTY FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-downcountyfestival\" id=\"tab-dc7528eba84fe7d544f\"><!--\n\n\n<h2>Down County Festival<\/h2>\n\n\nMay 16-17, 2025\nWhite Plains High School\n\nJanuary 24, 2025\n\nGreetings Music Colleagues,\nThe White Plains City School District will be hosting this year\u2019s Down-County NYSSMA Festival. The festival will be held May 16th & 17 th at White Plains High School. This festival will be hosting Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Voice, Strings V-VI, Instrumental & Vocal Jazz, and All-State. This festival will NOT include Piano, Strings I-IV, Harp, or Classical Guitar. Below please find pertinent details regarding the festival:\n\nDown-County Festival Details:\n\u2022 Location: White Plains High School - 550 North Street, White Plains, NY 10605\n\u2022 Registration Opens: Monday, February 24, 2025\n\u2022 Registration Closes: Friday, April 4, 2025\n\u2022 Register On: Da Capo - https:\/\/www.dacapomusicfestivals.com\/\n\u2022 Contact: Gary West at garywest@wpcsd.k12.ny.us\n\u2022 Fees: Levels 1-4: $20 Levels 5-6: $30 All-State: $36\n\n<u>Important Notes<\/u>:\n\u2022 If registering with an accompanist (for Voice and\/or All-State), please make sure your accompanist is listed in Da Capo. Do NOT write \u2018recording\u2019; only fill in a name if it is a live pianist.\n\u2022 For All-State auditions, remember to complete the All-State form by April 4: https:\/\/www.nyssma2.org\/allstate_form1.cfm\n\u2022 Schools must send a single check or purchase order to cover all student fees\n\u2022 All checks should be made payable to NYSSMA\n\u2022 All checks should be sent to:\n\nGary West \u2013 NYSSMA Host\nWhite Plains High School\n550 North Street\nWhite Plains, NY 10605\n\nWe look forward to seeing our aspiring musicians this Spring!\n\nSincerely,\nGary West\nDown-County Festival Host\n<a href=\"mailto:garywest@wpcsd.k12.ny.us\">garywest@wpcsd.k12.ny.us<\/a>--><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-3d11efb8c5c999d14fe\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-nyssmapianofestival\" href=\"#tab-3d11efb8c5c999d14fe\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>NYSSMA PIANO FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-nyssmapianofestival\" id=\"tab-3d11efb8c5c999d14fe\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>NYSSMA Piano-Only Festival<br \/>\nApril 10-11, 2026<br \/>\nWalter Panas High School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>December 9, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Dear Music Colleagues,<\/p>\n<p>I hope your Winter Concert season is off to a good start! Walter Panas High School will host this year\u2019s <strong>NYSSMA Piano Festival <\/strong>on <strong>April 10-11, 2026. <\/strong>This festival is for <em>classical piano only <\/em>\u2013 we will not host any Jazz Piano auditions. All jazz solos will be heard at the Up-County festival in Somers on May 29-30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Please note that PIANO fees for the 2026 festival season are as follows: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Levels I-IV: <\/strong>$26<br \/>\n<strong>Levels V-VI: <\/strong>$36<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our festival will be held at: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Walter Panas High School<br \/>\n300 Croton Avenue<br \/>\nCortlandt Manor, NY 10567<\/p>\n<p>Registration will begin: <strong>January 19, 2026. <\/strong>Registration will close: <strong>February 27, 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All registrations will submitted through DaCapo at:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacapomusicfestivals.com\/\">https:\/\/www.dacapomusicfestivals.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<span class=\"fusion-highlight light highlight1 awb-highlight-background\" style=\"--awb-color:#f9e900;\">*Please, when registering students, check with your colleagues in grades 1-12 regarding siblings. <strong>Only put in sibling info if they are also attending the piano festival! <\/strong>Other festivals are irrelevant to the scheduling of this one. Please check that parents of siblings requested the <strong><em>same time preference <\/em><\/strong>for all of their children to avoid confusion and more work for everyone later on.*<\/span>\n<p>Any questions or concerns can be directed to <strong>festival host Patrick Murphy <\/strong>via email at: <strong><a href=\"mailto:nyssma@lakelandschools.org\">nyssma@lakelandschools.org<\/a><\/strong> (please use this email for NYSSMA-related questions instead of my personal account).<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year! I look forward to working with you and your student musicians in 2026!<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Murphy<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-cd68938bb0392260f26\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-nyssmamajorsfestival\" href=\"#tab-cd68938bb0392260f26\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-music fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:13px;\"><\/i>NYSSMA MAJORS FESTIVAL<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-nyssmamajorsfestival\" id=\"tab-cd68938bb0392260f26\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">2026 NYSSMA Majors and Clinic Evaluation<\/h3>\n<p>December 9, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Based on last year\u2019s registration numbers, we\u2019ve determined that we need <strong>three days for instrumental<\/strong> performances and <strong>two days for choral<\/strong>. The schedule below reflects this data. Thank you for your patience as we navigated our first year of having two sites, and for your understanding as we tweak to fit our Zone\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note the 2026 Majors and Clinic Evaluation dates and locations below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHORAL (F-117):<\/strong><br \/>\nFox Lane Middle School (Bedford)<br \/>\nMay <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">19-20<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nSarah Matthews, host:<strong> <a href=\"mailto:bcsdnyssma@gmail.com\">bcsdnyssma@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>INSTRUMENTAL (F-112):<\/strong><br \/>\nMamaroneck High School<br \/>\nMay<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> 18-20<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nDina Madden, host: <strong><a href=\"mailto:nyssma@mamkschools.org\">nyssma@mamkschools.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please do not cancel your Majors time.<\/strong> Last year, several last-minute cancellations \u2014 including some back-to-back \u2014 left judges idle for over an hour. More importantly, those canceled spots could have gone to other ensembles that we had to turn away due to limited space. If you are concerned that your students are not as prepared as you would like, please consider going for Comments Only rather than canceling. Canceling is inconsiderate to all involved.<br \/>\n<strong>Clinic Evaluation<\/strong> will be offered at both sites this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration will begin the first week of January on the NYSSMA website.<\/strong> I have no control over the opening of this registration, as it is handled by the NYSSMA office on Long Island. Registrations can be completed at this link: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyssma2.org\/major1.cfm\">Majors &amp; Clinic Registration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any questions or concerns about specific ensemble needs can be directed to the <strong>festival hosts above.<\/strong> If you need assistance with logging in or accessing your account, contact <strong>Stuart Rauch<\/strong> in the NYSSMA office at <strong><a href=\"mailto:srauch@nyssma.org\">srauch@nyssma.org<\/a><\/strong>, 516-997-7200 x11.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to a wonderful festival season in 2026!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you,<br \/>\nKim<\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n\n<h2><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span>NYSSMA Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<h3>Information regarding this festival will be available in December of 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<div>May 28, 2024 \u2013 Orchestra\nMay 29, 2024 \u2013 Band\nMay 30 & 31, 2024 \u2013 Choral<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div>Jamie Stroffolino, host<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div>Teacher registration at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyssma2.org\/major1.cfm\">NYSSMA website<\/a> begins the first week in January.<\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our modern institution is interested in cultivating an environment where young students can come together and learn in a creative and flexible environment. 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