News & Updates – New York State School Music Association

26/27 NYSSMA® Area All-State Festival Calendar

May 18, 2026

2026 Winter Conference Session Proposal (DEADLINE This Friday! May 15)

May 12, 2026

2026 NYSSMA Piano Showcase Application

April 17, 2026

Submit Abstract Submission Deadline

NYSSMA® Jazz at Lincoln Center Summer Conference

March 7, 2026

2026 NYSSMA® Student Showcase Applications

February 23, 2026

Piano Showcase use the link above.

2026 NYSSMA® All State Application (For High School Performing Group Directors ONLY)

January 12, 2026

2026 NYSSMA® Major Ensemble Festival Registration (For Directors of School Performing Groups ONLY.)

January 11, 2026

25/26 NYSSMA® Festival Calendar as of 3/6/26

January 11, 2026

New NYSSMA® Online Manual – July 2025

January 11, 2026

2026 Winter Conference Concert Hour Performing Group Application

January 10, 2026