- #Nyssma levels manual
- #Nyssma levels series
Bass Guitar – Acoustic bass preferred but electric bass may audition. Prepared jazz solo equivalent to NYSSMA Level III or above that demonstrates ability to comp chord changes and interpret a melodic line (swing, Latin, ballad, fund, etc.). Trade 4’s – Play four measures of time followed by four measures of a solo in a style and tempo selected by the adjudicator. Demonstrate proficiency in various styles including rock/funk, swing, Latin (salsa/Cuban, samba, bossa nova), waltz, and ballad (with brushes) at various tempos. Possible sources for solos: The Art of Bop Drumming by John Riley or Jazz Drumset Solos by Rich Thompson. Prepared jazz solo and/or transcription equivalent to NYSMMA Level III or above. Improvisation not required but the ability to improvise may increase the chance of acceptance. #Nyssma levels series
Possible sources for solos: Charlie Parker Omnibook, Jim Snidero series Greg Fishman études Bob Mintzer études. Prepared jazz solo and/or transcription equivalent to NYSSMA Level III or above. Students are welcome to use another song of their choice. Click here to access accompaniment options. Students who choose to improvise should use a recorded accompaniment for their improvising portion of the audition. Youth Jazz Orchestra: Reserved for advanced, more experienced students with a focus on performance literature equivalent to NYSSMA levels V and VI. Repertory Jazz Orchestra: Reserved for developing jazz students with a focus on performance literature equivalent to NYSSMA levels III – V. 
Trombones – be comfortable reading tenor and have a working knowledge of alto clef.
Trumpets – working knowledge of transpositions. Horns – have working knowledge of transpositions be familiar with bass clef. Basses – be comfortable playing in 1st through 6th positions be comfortable playing in tenor clef should have beginning knowledge of thumb position and treble clef (but not required for solos). Cellos – be comfortable playing in 1st through 7th positions should understand and be beginning to work in thumb position should have strong knowledge of tenor clef and beginning knowledge of treble clef. Violas – be comfortable playing in 1st through 5th positions. Violins – be comfortable playing in 1st through 5th positions. Should be equivalent to NYSSMA Level V or VI. Trombones – be able to play both tenor and alto clef. Horns – be able to transpose be familiar with bass clef. Clarinets – be able to transpose clarinet in A. Cellos & Basses – be comfortable playing in 1st through 7th positions and thumb position should be able to play in three clefs (working knowledge of treble clef) should be able to sight-read in tenor clef and 1st through 5th positions. Violas – be comfortable playing in 1st through 7th positions. Violins – be comfortable playing in 1st through 7th positions. Be prepared to play any section of your solo as requested by the judge (e.g., learn the entire solo). #Nyssma levels manual
Does not have to be listed in the NYSSMA Manual.You may play one work with contrasting movements or two separate pieces. Should demonstrate both slow, lyrical playing and faster, more technical playing.Should be equivalent to NYSSMA Level VI.
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