News and Updates
26/27 NYSSMA® Area All-State Festival Calendar
May 18, 20262026 NYSSMA Piano Showcase Application
April 17, 2026Submit Abstract Submission Deadline
NYSSMA® Jazz at Lincoln Center Summer Conference
March 7, 202625/26 NYSSMA® Festival Calendar as of 3/6/26
January 11, 2026NYSSMA® Academy 2.0 – Saturday, March 7,
December 21, 2025NYSSMA Portrait of a Graduate Review – 1/21/26
December 21, 2025NYSSMA® Awards 2025-2026
December 21, 2025NYSSMA® Urban Schools Survey
December 5, 2025tinyurl.com/urbaninq
Upcoming Events
NYSSMA® Jazz at Lincoln Center Summer Conference
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center
NYSSMA® Winter Conference
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Advocacy
Government Relations Committee
The future of music education in the state of New York is dependent on the support of educators, parents, students, communities, legislators, and support groups. The NYSSMA Government Relations Committee presents the information on this website to assist music educators and parents in supporting the right of every student to receive a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive, sequential, high-quality program of music taught by a qualified music teacher.
Joseph R. Sugar NYSSMA Day In Albany
Each year during the month of March, NYSSMA celebrates “Music in Our Schools Month” across New York State. During this time, NYSSMA arranges a day in Albany for music educators to meet with our State legislators. Each zone works collaboratively with NYSSMA to schedule times with their assembly members and senators in Albany to discuss current issues and how they may affect music programs for students.
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The mission of the New York State School Music Association is to advance music education across New York State for its membership and students in member school programs.
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