News and Updates
NYSSMA® Awards 2024/25
February 12, 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…
2025 Winter Conference Session Proposal Form (Deadline April 25)
February 10, 20252025 NYSSMA Winter Conference Concert Hour Performing Group Application
February 10, 20252025 Joseph R Sugar NYSSMA® Day in Albany
February 10, 2025The NYSSMA® 2025 Modern Band Showcase Pilot
February 10, 2025Modern Band Announcement The NYSSMA® 2025 Modern Band Application Emerging Ensembles Web Page
Festival Information
- 2025 NYSSMA® Piano Showcase Application
- 2025 NYSSMA® Festival Calendar
- 2025 NYSSMA® All-State Application (For High School Ensemble Teachers Only)
- 2025 NYSSMA® Major Ensemble Applications (For Directors of High School Ensembles Only)
- NEW! Accommodations Form 2025
- NYSSMA® Medal and Plaque Order Form
- 2025 NYSSMA Adjudicator Orientation Seminars
Upcoming Events
NYSSMA® Area All-State Festivals
All-day event
2025 NYSSMA® Joseph R. Sugar Day in Albany
All-day event
Empire State Concourse
2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Connecticut 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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