NYSSMA Requirements:
Each instrumental solo has specific requirements. Please observe:
Brass, Woodwind and Mallet Percussion
1. Scales (1 octave) from memory
Level I & II - 3 Scales
Level III & IV - 7 Scales
Level V & VI - all 15 Scales
2. Performance of solo from current manual
3. Sight-reading
String Instruments
1. Scales from memory
Level I & II - 3 Scales, 1 octave
Level III & IV - 7 Scales, 2 in 2 octaves
Level V & VI - all 15 Scales, in 2 octaves
2. Performance of solo from current manual
3. Sight-reading
Voice
1. Performance of solo from current manual
2. Sight-reading
Piano
1. Scales from memory
Level I - 3 Scales, 1 octave, hands separately or together
Level II - 3 Scales, 2 octave, hands separately or together
Level III & IV - 7 Scales, 3 octaves in various rhythms, hands together
Level V & VI - all 15 Scales, in 4 octaves, hands together
2. Performance of solo from current manual
3. Sight-reading
Percussion (Snare Drum )
1. Required rudiments (see manual or your music teacher for a rudiment sheet)
2. Long roll (as per level requirement)
3. Performance of solo from current manual
4. Sight-reading