News and Updates
NYSSMA/ NAfME Advocate in D.C.
June 10, 2025On Hill Day, June 11, the NAfME Eastern Division including the New York Delegation will be meeting with our national legislators—Senators and Members of…
Student Showcase Applications (Modern Band, Young Composers, Electronic Music and Song Writers)
June 3, 2025The student composition deadline has been extended to JUNE 10th. This is a HARD CLOSE. This includes: Young Composers Honors, Student Electronic Music Showcase,…
Summer Conference RETURNS: NYSSMA CLASSROOM SUMMER CONFERENCE ‘25
May 30, 2025August 10-12, 2025 Nazareth University Glazer Performing Arts CenterGrowing Musicians. Growing Community.
2026 NYSSMA® Adjudicator Orientation Seminars
May 24, 2025NYSSMA® Online Manual
May 23, 2025Office Worker/Graphic Designer Needed
May 20, 2025Office Worker/Graphic Designer20 Hours/Week – Starting On or Around July 1, 2025 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Location (In-Person):NYSSMA718 The Plain RoadWestbury,…
NYSSMA Membership – Urgent!
May 20, 2025ASSEMBLY BILL A6490A (25-26 Legislative Session) WE STILL NEED 75 ASSEMBLY MEMBERS SIGNED ON AS CO-SPONSORS BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK (FRIDAY, MAY…
NYSSMA Membership – WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!
April 29, 2025NY legislators are currently considering bills (Senate – S6318A and Assembly A6490A) which require instruction in arts and music education to be incorporated into…
2025 NYSSMA Award Applications
April 3, 2025Festival Information
Upcoming Events
NYSSMA® Area All-State Festivals
All-day event
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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