News and Updates
Obituary for Dr. Bert Nelson, NYSSMA Executive Director (1998-2006), Advisor (1980-1998, 2006-2025), and Finance Committee member (2006-2025).
July 26, 2026Dr. Bert Nelson passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 83 years of age. Dr. Nelson is survived by his beloved wife, Carol…
NYSSMA® Announcement Regarding 2026 All-State Hotels
July 20, 2026THE NEW NYSSMA MANUAL IS LIVE AND AVAILABLE
July 1, 2026NYSSMA is happy to Collaborate with Da Capo Web Development L.L.C. NYSSMA Manual June 2026 Signing In and Registering For The NYYSSMA Manual –…
2027 NYSSMA Adjudicator Orientation Seminars
June 22, 202626/27 NYSSMA® Area All-State Festival Calendar
May 18, 2026NYSSMA Portrait of a Graduate Review – 1/21/26
December 21, 2025NYSSMA® Awards 2025-2026
December 21, 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…
Upcoming Events
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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