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July 1, 2025NYSSMA CCM/Vocal Jazz Committee Survey for High School Choral Educators
June 20, 2025We are looking into restructuring the All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble to potentially include additional Contemporary Choral Music (CCM) genres. Please complete the following questionnaire indicating…
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…
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, 2025Federal Funding Advocacy Campaign
February 10, 2025Congress must still complete a final FY 2025 appropriations bill by March 14, and we are very concerned about potential cuts to the Title…
The NYSSMA® 2025 Modern Band Showcase Pilot
February 10, 2025Modern Band Announcement The NYSSMA® 2025 Modern Band Application Emerging Ensembles Web Page The NYSSMA 2025 Modern Band Showcase Pilot – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY…
Call to Action! NYSSMA® Advocates for the NYS Summer School of the Arts
April 6, 2022April 2022 Dear Arts Advocate, As president of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), I would like to encourage you to join…
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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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