nyssma sight reading examples piano level 6

Each NYSSMA solo is preassigned a difficulty level from I (easiest) to VI (most difficult). Instrumental soloists also must play scales, the number of which are determined by difficulty level of the solo. Overall each participant is judged on seven categories, tone, intonation, technique, accuracy, interpretation, scales, and sight reading. Level I-IV solos are judged on a 28 point scale and level V-VI solos are judged on a 100 point scale. Participants may also elect to receive a 'festival' rating in which written comments are given but no score. Sight reading (Accuracy of Dynamics, Accuracy of Notes, Accuracy of Rhythm, Correct tempo) Interpretation (Dynamics, Style, Tempo, Phrasing, Expression, Artistry, Stage Presence) Technique (Breath Control, Flexibility, Posture, Appropriate Range)ĭiction (Vowels, Consonants, Naturalness)Īccuracy (Accuracy of Notes, Accuracy of Rhythms, Steadiness of Rhythms, Pulse) Vocalists (Levels I - IV) are judged on seven categories: Woodwind/brass players are judged similarly, except 'articulation' replaces 'diction'. String players are evaluated on their bowing techniques. There are a total of six levels, each with its own level of progressively more challenging repertoire. Levels I through IV are scored on a scale of 0 to 28, where each section is scored out of 4 points. Levels V and VI are scored from 0 to 100.

For example, on Level V and VI String Solos, 'Tone' is worth 20 points, 'Intonation' 10, 'Technique' 20, 'Accuracy' 15, 'Interpretation' 20, 'Scales' 5, and 'Sight reading' 10.Įach of the judging categories are allotted a set points out of the total. NYSSMA provides sight reading passages of all six levels from a proprietary manual. Scale requirement depends on level as well. Levels I and II require knowledge of three scales, III and IV require seven scales, and V and VI require all major scales. In levels I-IV, the performer can choose the scales they have prepared on the evaluation sheet. During the performance and evaluation, the judge would choose three scales at random among the expected set for the performer to play. In contrast, NYSSMA requires a list of rudiments that the soloist must prepare for their evaluation depending on the level of the solo for snare drum. Also, the soloist must perform a 'long roll' for snare drum.

For Levels I and II, the soloist must perform a long roll without speeding up and slowing down.

However, in levels III, IV, V, and VI, the soloist must speed up to an orchestral roll (multiple bounce stroke roll) and slow back down to where they started.

Some students wish to forgo the numerical rating entirely in favor of a completely comment-based evaluation. Such students indicate this before the festival by checking the 'Festival' box on the evaluation sheet.

Nyssma sight reading examples piano level 6