2020-21 Solo Festival Information
The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) VIRTUAL Solo and Ensemble Festivals in which BH-BL students may participate are as follows:
Piano Festival (Virtual)
- Registration Deadline is January 8, 2021. [Register Online]
- Your registration is not complete until we receive your participation fee. Please make all checks payable to BH-BL SCHOOLS. Return checks to the Fine Arts Office (high school) or to your music teacher.
- Participation Fees – the responsibility of the students
- Solo Levels 1-4 $22.00
- Solo Levels 5-6 $30.00
Upload period is February 5-12, 2021
Instrumental/Vocal Solo & Ensemble Festival (Virtual) – This includes All-State Auditions (except Jazz)
- Registration Deadline is February 12, 2021 [Register Online]
- Your registration is not complete until we receive your participation fee. Please make all checks payable to BH-BL SCHOOLS. Return checks to the Fine Arts Office (high school) or to your music teacher.
- Participation Fees – the responsibility of the students
- Solo Levels 1-4 $16.00
- Solo Levels 5-6 (non-All-State) $24.00
- All-State Solo Level 6 $30.00 (Must be accompanied, student must be in grade 11 or 12)
- Small Ensemble Levels 1-4 $16.00 (2-7 students) fee is per ensemble
- Small Ensemble Levels 5-6 $24.00 (2-7 students) fee is per ensemble
Upload period is March 19-26, 2021
Instrumental Jazz/Vocal Jazz Festival (Virtual) – This includes All-State Jazz Auditions
- Registration Deadline is March 26, 2021 [Register online]
- Your registration is not complete until we receive your participation fee. Please make all checks payable to BH-BL SCHOOLS. Return checks to the Fine Arts Office (high school) or to your music teacher.
- Participation Fees – the responsibility of the students
- Solo Levels 1-4 $16.00
- Solo Levels 5-6 (non-All-State) $24.00
- All-State Solo Level 6 $30.00 (Student must be in grade 11 or 12)
Upload period is April 3-10, 2021
Important Notes
- If you plan on auditioning for All-State, please note that an accompanist is required (except Jazz). Your music teacher will fill out an additional form that you will be required to sign.
- Arrange for your accompanist immediately! Your accompanist’s name must be listed on application.
- Have your teacher check and double check that your solo is listed in the current NYSSMA Manual, Edition 32.