News & Updates
NYSSMA® Awards 2025-2026
NYSSMA® Urban Schools Survey
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NFHS Honored Outstanding Performing Arts Educator Award given to David Cerullo
Federal Funding Advocacy Campaign
Congress 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
Modern 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 2022 Dear Arts Advocate, As president of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), I would like to encourage you to join…
Letters to the Editor of Scholastic News regarding the “Should kids learn music in schools?” article
Letter to the Editor from NYSSMA® President, Edmund A. Chiarello NAfME Response from NAfME President, Deborah Confredo