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WHAT’SINSIDE

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

Date EventMonday, March 2 Joe Sugar Day in AlbanyThursday, March 19 Chairperson Appreciation / General Membership Dinner and Board Election at Jake’s SteakhouseFriday, April 24 Day of Percussion Masterclass & ConcertFriday, May 1 All-County Jazz Audition Registration opensWednesday, May 27 All-County Jazz Audition Registration closesWednesday, June 3 End of Year Dinner / Honor Retirees CelebrationThursday, June 4 All-County Jazz Auditions at Woodmere Middle School

President’s Message

Proposed New Executive Board Slate

All-County Jazz Information

“The NYSSMA Zone”

Scholarship Applications

Table of Contents:

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New Executive Board slate!P.E.A.K. and All-County Festival wrap up!Scholarship applications!2021 All-County Jazz Audition Information!

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ALL COUNTY FESTIVAL 2020

Photos courtesy of Angel Perez

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It is hard to believe that the year is 2020; that we are adjusting to this futurist date that we once thought could only be in the sci-fi movies… yet here we are. 20/20 is also a term used to express visual “sharpness”. So, when we combine these notions we might agree that the young musicians on stage are the future and they demonstrate with pure clarity the vision of musicianship through their commitment both as soloists and ensemble members. As we enter a new decade, one where change will no doubt continue to be rapid and constant, I find myself wishing that installing life “updates” could be as automatic as a smart phone and as simple to accept.

This All-County Season we launched innovative ideas to accommodate the ever-changing world in which we now live. We thoughtfully and carefully examined the respected traditions, contemplated constructive feedback and considered the high expectations of our professional membership in order to re-set the password for success.

The reconstruction of the rehearsal schedule, performance times, performance order, re-incorporating jazz in the division concerts and introducing new ensembles are the most noteworthy examples of recent changes we have made. The legacy of excellence continues for events such as this. We hope you will recognize that not only do these “updates” increase accessibility, they also address the well-being of our students. We are making history together by acknowledging the past and guiding the pathway for generations to come. I would also like to tell you about another piece of history in the making regarding music education in schools. Right now, in the state of New York we are advocating to change the status of music education from regulatory to statutory! We are grateful for the commitment made to bringing this resolution to this level and look forward to seeing even more progress for the programs and achievements that make our schools gleam with talent and academic fulfillment.

This is a special time! It is, progressive, refreshed, exemplary and worthy of acclamation for these performers on stage, and their family, friends and loved ones who helped to make it possible. As we share these moments in real time let’s upload and activate our collective pride for the fully charged 2020 All County Festivals. Congratulations to all!

Ruth BreidenbachPresident Nassau Music Educators Association

President’s Corner Ruth Breidenbach

An extra special thank you to each of our All-County Conductors for an outstanding festival !

DON’T FORGET ABOUT JOE SUGAR DAY IN ALBANY!MONDAY, MARCH 2ND.

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Proposed Executive Board 2020-2022

President: Jessica Shenker - East MeadowPresident Elect: Karl Siewertsen - PlainedgeVP Division 5 Instrumental: Gregory Krajci - East MeadowVP Division 5 Vocal: Edward Norris - Glen CoveVP Division 4: Caitlin Hale - East MeadowVP Division 3: Aimee Lillienstein - JerichoVP Division 2: Kara Boulay - LynbrookVP Division 1 East: Jeffrey Biener - SyossetVP Division 1 West: Mary Eileen McNamee - New Hyde ParkVP Classroom Music: Shannon Abramovitz - FreeportVP Jazz: Jonathan Holford - Hewlett-WoodmereTreasurer: Christopher Hale - ManhassetPast President & NYSSMA Zone Representative: Ruth Breidenbach - FreeportPercussion Advisor: Ellis Holmes - UniondaleMembership Chair: Gina Pelletiere - FarmingdaleDirector of Publications: Peter Deschler - LynbrookRecording Secretary: Michael LaSorsa - FreeportCorresponding Secretary: Adam G. Erdos - Valley Stream CHSDWeb Editor: Mike Rodgers - Plainview Old BethpageEvent Coordinator: Paul Caputo - SyossetMusic Coordinator: Al Kunins - RetiredHistorian/Committee Chair: Sue Weber - RetiredLibrarian: TJ Adams - Valley Stream District 30Government Relations: Joseph Owens - Mineola & Kenneth Pollitt - RetiredNYSCAME: Kelly Jones - WantaghPublic Relations: Nathan Garfinkel – Retired

Advisory BoardDr. Kenneth Card - Superintendent of East MeadowKelly Gelfer - Director of Music and Art, East Meadow School District Clara Sugar - NMEA Past PresidentTimothy Voels - Principal, W.T. Clarke HSStacy Breslin - Principal, W.T. Clarke MSCharley Puricelli - NMEA Past PresidentDavid Gaines - NYSSMA Executive DirectorJoan Chiarello - NMEA Past PresidentDavid Dolgon - Former NMEA Board MemberSteven Schopp - NMEA Past President, Past NYSSMA Executive Director

To be voted on the next meeting to be held at Jake’s Steakhouse 2172 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, 11554

on Thursday, March 19th at 4:30 PM.

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Photos courtesy of Angel Perez

ALL COUNTY FESTIVAL 2020

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All County | 2020

Photos courtesy of Angel Perez

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2019 All-County P.E.A.K. Festival Singing, dancing, instruments and smiles filled the Performing Arts Center at Freeport High School on

Saturday, November 16th as the 4th Grade All-County students performed with their music teachers

and the clinicians. These Parents, Educators And Kids collaborated with talented students

representing districts across Nassau County. The 2019 PEAK performances included: World Music Drumming with Napolean Revels-Bey, Cardio Drumming: Move to the Beat with Kara Boulay,

Folk Dancing Fun! with Craig Knapp, Australian Rhythm Sticks with Michelle Quigg, Dancing to the Music with Mahendra Morales, Ukulele Jam with Heather Waters, Pitch Perfect A Cappella

with Christine Benedetti, Harmony of Spheres with Choir Chimes with Sharon Pesenti, a Parent Workshop with Donna Basile, and Chorus under the direction of Kaitlin Melker and accompanied by

Benjamin Pesenti.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the Tri-M student volunteers from Freeport High School and the

Music Departments from Molloy College, Hofstra University, Adelphi University, LIU Post, and Five

Towns College.

Congratulations to the outstanding 4th Grade All-County students and their teachers from:

Baldwin UFSD Bethpage UFSD

East Meadow UFSD East Rockaway UFSD East Woods School

Elmont UFSD Farmingdale UFSD

Freeport UFSD Friends Academy

Grace Christian Academy Great Neck UFSD Hempstead UFSD

Herricks UFSD Island Park UFSD

Jericho UFSD Levittown UFSD Lynbrook UFSD

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD Portledge School

Rockville Centre UFSD Syosset CSD

Uniondale UFSD Valley Stream 13 UFSD Valley Stream 30 UFSD

Shannon Abramovitz Christina Prisco-Buxbaum Joanna Rocco VP of Classroom Music PEAK Festival Chairperson PEAK Festival Co-Chair

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***IMPORTANT REGARDING ALL-COUNTY JAZZ AUDITIONS*** DIVISION 1-2, 3, 4, 5 Instrumental Jazz

DIVISION 4-5 Vocal Jazz

ALL All-County Jazz Auditions (Instrumental and Vocal) will take place onThursday, June 4th at

Woodmere Middle School, 1170 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett, NY 11557.

THERE WILL BE NO AUDITIONS IN THE FALL

The NMEAAC.COM website will open on Friday, May 1st and close on Wednesday, May 27th.

This guide should help answer most questions:

Elementary School Teachers Sign-up your current 4th & 5th grade students for next year’s Division 2 Jazz Ensemble

(5th & 6th grades.)

Middle School Teachers Sign-up your current 6th & 7th grade students for next year’s Division 3 Jazz Ensemble

(7th & 8th grades.) Sign-up your current 8th grade students for next year’s Division 4 Jazz Ensemble

(9th & 10th grades.) 8th Grade Vocal teachers please sign-up any 8th Grade student interested in vocal

jazz for next year’s Division 4/5 Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

High School Vocal Teachers Sign-up any 9th, 10th or 11th grader interested in next year’s vocal jazz ensemble.

High School Instrumental — No change!!!

This is the second year that this change is in effect. Our aim is to increase the number of stu-dent auditions for all jazz groups and to create greater consistency across all divisions. Since the jazz ensembles are chamber sized ensembles, this will also allow our guest conductors to pick appropriate music for our students.

In cases where students will be changing teachers/school simply follow the guide above, and indicate in the notes sections of the audition sign up the school that the student will be attending in September 2020.

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JAZZ AUDITIONS

Only students whose names are submitted through the online program will receive an audition date and time. You will receive an email when audition times are available for your students. THERE ARE NO AUTOMATICS FOR ANY JAZZ GROUP. No walk-ins will be permitted to audition. All Jazz candidates MUST audition. Students may participate in only one All-County performing group. Auditioning for jazz assumes that this is the student’s first choice and that, if accepted, their name would be withdrawn from consideration for any other All County group. INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ REQUIREMENTS:

1. All applicants are required to perform a solo selected from the Jazz solo section of the current NYSSMA manual and sight-read in the Jazz idiom. Students are not permitted to play along with a recording for this portion of the audition.

2. Improvisation is not graded, therefore not required, but is strongly recommended. Students may improvise on the Concert Bb Blues (CD track #7) or concert F Blues (CD track #8) from Volume 1 of Jamey Aebersold’s “Jazz: How to Play and Improvise”. Students are not required to bring this to the audition. The judges will have this CD selection at the audition. Students also have the option to solo on a selection from the Jazz section of the NYSSMA manual that is level appropriate. If they choose that option, they must bring the audio track, as well as a device on which to play it. (ie. CD and CD player, MP3 device and speakers)

3. Students recommended for Jazz may also be placed on any other All County application. If accepted to a Jazz group, his/her name will be removed from any other group he/she was nominated for.

4. A drum set, amplifier, and patch cords will be provided at the audition site. Drummers must bring their own sticks.

VOCAL JAZZ REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to be in the group. 2. Students will choose an audition song from the Jazz section of the NYSSMA manual. The song should be sung

through twice, with embellishment on the repeat. The embellishment could be a scat style or singing the words again with stylistic interpretation.

3. Students will be asked to sight-read a short diatonic example. 4. Students should provide their own accompaniment CD and an original copy of the music for the judge. 5. Optional blues improvisation may be performed to Jamey Aebersold’s “Nothin’But Blues”

Vol. 2 (CD track#5 or CD track #9) JAZZ DRUM SET REQUIREMENTS:

1. Demonstrate several measures of groove (time) in each of the following styles: Jazz - Swing time (several tempos selected by the adjudicator) Rock Time (one tempo selected by the adjudicator, may play a funk beat or rock beat) Latin Time (one tempo selected by the adjudicator, may play a samba, bossa nova, mambo, etc.) Ballad Time with brushes (swing tempo selected by the adjudicator) This demonstration will assess the student's minimum level of competency with the requirements of typical Jazz Ensemble literature. ** **note, sometimes not all of the audition grooves listed above are used in any one All County Jazz Concert, however this is still the best way of ascertaining the players' level of competency with the basic requirements of the drummers function. The students, particularly Division I, may not show great competence with all of the required styles - however the student that shows the most competency with most of the styles will be most likely to serve the group well.

2. Time and Fill -- The adjudicator sets a tempo and calls a style (one style): Jazz (Swing), Rock, or Latin ---the student performs four (4) measures time and two (2) measures fill in that style. The Time and Fill process repeats a number of times to be determined by the adjudicator (at least two times). This demonstrates the players' ability to count time during both the four-measure groove phrase, and the two measure solo phrase, and to switch from groove to solo accurately, as well as ability to "fill" appropriately in the style of the piece.

3. Demonstrate performance of a current manual listed Jazz NYSSMA Solo for drum set. The higher the NYSSMA level, the more competency displayed.

4. Demonstrate the ability to sight read, material and tempo to be provided by the adjudicator.

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North Texas State University, Stony Brook University

& The Stony Brook Jazz Loft

Present The Clem DeRosa Institute for Jazz Education

High School Big Band Festival &

Professional Development Workshop Registration Form With

Mr. Richard DeRosa Friday, June 5, 2020

This is a unique opportunity for Band/Jazz directors at ALL LEVELS to observe some of the finest jazz musicians in the Tri-State area and meet directly with Grammy Nominated Composer/Arranger/Educator, Mr. Richard DeRosa. Clinicians Rich DeRosa – Jazz Ensembles; Jazz Pedagogy for Teachers. Jeff Lange – Saxophone Glenn Drewes -Trumpet Mike Richardson -Trombone Steve Salerno – Guitar Mike Hall – Bass Ed Balsamo - Drums Rich Iacona – Piano, Madeline Kole – Voice Ray Andersen – Improvisation, Trombone Billy Kerr – Life Experience from Touring

Tom Manuel - Jazz History, Cornet Workshops Include: Sectional clinics with our guest artists Big Band rehearsals with Rich DeRosa Jazz History @ The Jazz Loft Improvisation with Ray Andersen 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Rotating workshops with the four participating High School Jazz Ensembles and our guest clinicians. This timeframe includes the workshops listed below, along with lunch and travel time to and from Stony Brook University and the Jazz Loft. 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Teachers Q & A with Mr. DeRosa. 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Dinner 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM: Life on the Road 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Change for concert and tune. 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM: Concert @ Stony Brook University For teachers attending the event without an ensemble: There is a $100 fee for the workshops (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM), this fee is payable through Nassau & Suffolk BOCES

Stony Brook University & The Jazz Loft

Present The Clem DeRosa Institute for Jazz Education

High School Big Band Festival &

Professional Development Workshop Registration Form With

Mr. Richard DeRosa Friday, June 5, 2020

Contact Information: For Individual Teachers attending workshop w/o Jazz Ensemble Your Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ School District:______________________________________________________________________________ School Building______________________________________________________________________________ School Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone Number: (_____) _________________________________________________________________ Cell Number; (_____)_________________________________________________________________________ Home E-Mail Address:________________________________________________________________________ School E-Mail Address:_____________________________________________________________________ Your school district must be a participant in the Nassau/Suffolk NYSCAME BOCES Professional Development workshop series in order to earn PD credit hours. The $100 for event is fundable through BOCES Arts in Education.

DUE DATE: April 10, 2020

Send to: Clem DeRosa Institute for Jazz Education c/o Edward Balsamo 6 Angela Court St. James, NY 11780

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Update from Zone Representative, Ruth Breidenbach

It is a great honor to begin 2020 as the acting NYSSMA Zone 13 Representative. I would like to take a mo-ment to both thank and congratulate Ed Chiarello for the seven seasons of exemplary support and tireless dedication to the teachers and students of Nassau County. We are so proud of him and look forward to his great success as 2nd VP. We also congratulate Russ Faunce, who began his two-year elected term to serve as NYSSMA President-Elect.

We are looking forward to the annual Joseph R. Sugar Day in Albany on Monday, March 2nd. This is a very important day of advocacy. This year we are feeling especially encouraged as we will be asking our senators and assembly members to support the Bill S5770/A9660 that prompts the change of music status from Reg-ulatory subject to Statutory. This is the most significant legislative proposal for the arts of our time. All are invited to attend. Same day, coach bus transportation is available through the collaborative efforts of NMEA/SCMEA at no cost. All are invited to attend.

NYSSMA Festival Reminders: Adjudicator training applications can be found in this issue of Noteworthy. We are always in need of certi-fied adjudicators at all of our festivals. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a judge and sharing your talents with participating students.

Please be aware of and follow the deadlines for registering students for your assigned NYSSMA Festival. Register is on Solochair for almost all festivals except for four; Herricks, Port Washington, Valley Stream and the LIU Piano Festivals which are on Dacapomusicfestivals.com. Instruction manuals are available upon request to assist in the registration process.

If you discover that a student has a conflict please contact Zone13@ nyssma.org to evaluate and make al-ternate site arrangements. Non All-State levels 1-6 can be reassigned for the nearest chronological festival if it is determined that an alternate placement is necessary. Please note that All-State conflicts can only be re-solved by Ed Chiarello 2ndvp@nyssma.org. A variance must be issued in order for any All-State student to attend a festival other than their assigned sector.

The All-State Recommendation process now uses a digitally submitted recommendation form! Signatures, printing and mailing are no longer required. Registration for All-State auditions will now be entirely on-line and submitted electronically. Please continue to login to the NYSSMA website and fill out the recommenda-tion form, click the “submit button” to activate the process. If a teacher would like the recommendation(s) printed for their own record keeping a hardcopy can still be printed. Additionally, if a teacher realizes after submitting, that they need to update information on the All-State Recommendation, they may login and up-date the form.

Students who are eligible for accommodations must have a SWD form submitted. This document can be found on the NYSSMA Website. Important information should be included in the comments so that we are able to assist and ensure a positive experience.

Please continue to reference NYSSMA manual edition 32 for rules and regulations. Thank you for hosting, supporting and preparing the students for the 2020 NYSSMA Solo/Ensemble, All-State, Jazz and Majors Fes-tivals.

Faithfully submitted,

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Update from Zone Representative, Ruth Breidenbach

It is a great honor to begin 2020 as the acting NYSSMA Zone 13 Representative. I would like to take a mo-ment to both thank and congratulate Ed Chiarello for the seven seasons of exemplary support and tireless dedication to the teachers and students of Nassau County. We are so proud of him and look forward to his great success as 2nd VP. We also congratulate Russ Faunce, who began his two-year elected term to serve as NYSSMA President-Elect.

We are looking forward to the annual Joseph R. Sugar Day in Albany on Monday, March 2nd. This is a very important day of advocacy. This year we are feeling especially encouraged as we will be asking our senators and assembly members to support the Bill S5770/A9660 that prompts the change of music status from Reg-ulatory subject to Statutory. This is the most significant legislative proposal for the arts of our time. All are invited to attend. Same day, coach bus transportation is available through the collaborative efforts of NMEA/SCMEA at no cost. All are invited to attend.

NYSSMA Festival Reminders: Adjudicator training applications can be found in this issue of Noteworthy. We are always in need of certi-fied adjudicators at all of our festivals. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a judge and sharing your talents with participating students.

Please be aware of and follow the deadlines for registering students for your assigned NYSSMA Festival. Register is on Solochair for almost all festivals except for four; Herricks, Port Washington, Valley Stream and the LIU Piano Festivals which are on Dacapomusicfestivals.com. Instruction manuals are available upon request to assist in the registration process.

If you discover that a student has a conflict please contact Zone13@ nyssma.org to evaluate and make al-ternate site arrangements. Non All-State levels 1-6 can be reassigned for the nearest chronological festival if it is determined that an alternate placement is necessary. Please note that All-State conflicts can only be re-solved by Ed Chiarello 2ndvp@nyssma.org. A variance must be issued in order for any All-State student to attend a festival other than their assigned sector.

The All-State Recommendation process now uses a digitally submitted recommendation form! Signatures, printing and mailing are no longer required. Registration for All-State auditions will now be entirely on-line and submitted electronically. Please continue to login to the NYSSMA website and fill out the recommenda-tion form, click the “submit button” to activate the process. If a teacher would like the recommendation(s) printed for their own record keeping a hardcopy can still be printed. Additionally, if a teacher realizes after submitting, that they need to update information on the All-State Recommendation, they may login and up-date the form.

Students who are eligible for accommodations must have a SWD form submitted. This document can be found on the NYSSMA Website. Important information should be included in the comments so that we are able to assist and ensure a positive experience.

Please continue to reference NYSSMA manual edition 32 for rules and regulations. Thank you for hosting, supporting and preparing the students for the 2020 NYSSMA Solo/Ensemble, All-State, Jazz and Majors Fes-tivals.

Faithfully submitted,

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It is a great honor to begin 2020 as the acting NYSSMA Zone 13 Representative. I would like to take a moment to both thank and congratulate Ed Chiarello for the seven seasons of exemplary support and tireless dedication to the teachers and students of Nassau County. We are so proud of him and look forward to his great success as 2nd VP. We also congratulate Russ Faunce, who began his two-year elected term to serve as NYSSMA President-Elect.

We are looking forward to the annual Joseph R. Sugar Day in Albany on Monday, March 2nd. This is a very important day of advocacy. This year we are feeling especially encouraged as we will be asking our senators and assembly members to support the Bill S5770/A9660 that prompts the change of music status from Regulatory subject to Statutory. This is the most significant legislative proposal for arts education of our time. Same day, coach bus transportation is available through the collaborative efforts of NMEA/SCMEA at no cost. All are invited to attend.

Adjudicator training applications can be found on the facing page of this issue of Noteworthy. We are always in need of certified adjudicators at all of our festivals. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a judge and share your talents with participating students. Application is due by March 1. Send to: Michael Robertson, Director of Adjudicators 12 Torry Drive, Hamburg, NY 14075

robertsonmichael@verizon.net or fax: (716) 773-8991.)

Please be aware of and follow the deadlines for registering students for your assigned NYSSMA Festival. Register is on Solochair for almost all festivals except for four; Herricks, Port Washington, Valley Stream and the LIU Piano Festivals which are on Dacapomusicfestivals.com. Instruction manuals are available upon request to assist in the registration process.

If you discover that a student has a conflict attending their regularly assigned festival please email me at:

Zone13@ nyssma.org to confer and make alternate site arrangements. Non All-State levels 1-6 can be reassigned for the nearest chronological festival if it is determined that an alternative placement is necessary. Please note that All-State conflicts can only be resolved by Ed Chiarello 2ndvp@nyssma.org. A variance must be issued in order for any All-State student to attend a festival other than their assigned sector.

The All-State Recommendation process now uses a digitally submitted recommendation form! Signatures, printing, and mailing are no longer required. Registration for All-State auditions will now be entirely on-line and submitted electronically. Please continue to login to the NYSSMA website and fill out the recommendation form, click the “submit button” to activate the process. If a teacher would like the recommendation(s) printed for their own record keeping a hardcopy can still be printed. Additionally, if a teacher realizes after submitting, that they need to update information on the All-State Recommendation, they may log in and update the form.

Students who are eligible for accommodations must have a Students With Disabilities (SWD) form submitted. This document can be found on the NYSSMA Website. Important information should be included in the comments so that we are able to assist and ensure a positive experience.

Please continue to reference NYSSMA manual edition 32 for rules and regulations. Thank you for hosting, supporting and preparing the students for the 2020 NYSSMA Solo/Ensemble, All-State, Jazz and Majors Festivals.

Faithfully submitted,

To be held at the following sites (please check one):

_____ March 13-14 Jericho HS (piano only) Zone 13

_____ March 27-28 Kellenberg Memorial HS – Uniondale (no piano) Zone 13

_____ April 3-4 Clayton A. Bouton HS – Voorheesville (no piano) Zone 7

_____ May 1-2 Arlington HS – LaGrangeville Zone 10

Times: Regular Orientation: Friday 6:30 – 9:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Second Area Orientation: Friday 7:00 – 9:30 pm All-State Orientation: Friday 3:15 – 6:15 pm Major Organizations: Friday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm and Saturday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

----NYSSMA encourages a diversity of candidates to apply----

1. Please check the category for which you are applying (sessions are contingent on enrollment):

_____ Regular Orientation** – for applicants that are not current NYSSMA adjudicators. A bachelor's degree in music and a minimum of one year full-time teaching experience (prior to 2019-20 school year) is required. _____ Second Area Orientation – Candidate must be a NYSSMA adjudicator with a minimum of two festival seasons experience and a minimum of four judging assignments in their primary area. _____ All-State Orientation – Candidate must be a NYSSMA adjudicator with a minimum of four festival seasons experience and a minimum of eight judging assignments in their primary area. _____ Major Organizations – Requirements: a minimum of eight (8) years of successful teaching/conducting experience in the desired area of orientation and NYSSMA solo (regular) adjudication orientation. Previous major organization adjudication experience (i.e., commercial festivals or college-university conducting) may waive the solo requirement.

2. Name_________________________________________________3. Cell phone ( ) ______________ 4. Home address________________________________________ 5. Home phone ( ) ________________ City____________________________________________ State ___________ Zip____________________ 6. School_________________________________________________________________________________ School Address ______________________________________7. School phone ( ) ________________ City_____________________________________________ State __________ Zip____________________ 8. NYSSMA Zone_____________ ______________ Home School 9. NAfME ID # (required)___________________ 10a. Home E-Mail___________________________________________________________________________ 10b. School E-Mail__________________________________________________________________________ 11a. Major Instrument/Voice_____________________ 11b. Minor Instrument/Voice______________________ 12a. Signature______________________________________________________ 12b. Date________________ 13. Circle one area:

Brass, Percussion, Piano, Woodwind, String (Guitar), Voice, Instrumental Jazz (All-State only), Vocal Jazz (All-State only), Major Organization Instrumental, Major Organization Choral

**Regular Adjudicators are required to demonstrate knowledge on all instruments in their area of orientation.

All candidates: Complete the following on a separate sheet of paper. 14. Education and Private Study – schools, years, majors, degrees, teachers. 15a. Teaching Experience – schools, years, level of students. 15b. Performance Experience 16. Adjudication Experience – where, when, at a NYSSMA festival, age(s) and level(s) of students. 17. List the names and e-mail addresses of two NYSSMA members (non-related) who would endorse your application. 18. Majors Candidates – list ratings your groups have received at M.O. Festivals or comparable events.

****Proof of current NAfME card MUST be submitted with your application. Proof may be in the form of: copy of NAfME card, or printout of NAfME member profile page.****

Send, e-mail or fax application by March 1, 2020 to: Michael Robertson, Director of Adjudicators 12 Torry Drive, Hamburg, NY 14075 robertsonmichael@verizon.net fax: (716) 773-8991

**** NYSSMA will provide overnight lodging for applicants, if desired. Please check here _________________if you would like to request a hotel room for Friday night.

2020 NYSSMA Adjudicator Orientation Seminars

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NMEA Scholarship Application Scholarships are granted for both need and/or musicianship.

Students must apply and be accepted to the summer music program before the scholarship is paid. Scholarships are given for Summer Music Camps only. There will be no scholarships awarded for Summer Tours.

Full and partial scholarships may be awarded based on merit and need. Applications accepted for students through grade 11

Name (Please Print): Student E-Mail Address: Parent E-Mail Address: Parent Phone #: Birth Date: Grade in School: Home Address: Town: Zip: School: District:

Major area of interest: � Band � Orchestra � Chorus � Jazz I am applying for:

� USDAN Scholarship

� The Durrell Blank Scholarships for the New York State Summer School of the Arts Offered for Jazz, Orchestra and Chorus

� Other Music Related Summer Programs Name of Program: Cost: Contact Person: Phone #: Website: Name of sponsoring music teacher (must be an NMEA member): Signature: School: School Music Teacher (if different): School: Email Address: Music Program(s) currently enrolled in:

� Band � Orchestra � Chorus � Jazz � Music Theory � Special Ensembles Name of Parent/Guardian: Signature: A complete application will include:

1. A separate sheet giving information on your most advanced solo performed, information on NYSSMA festival participation, including copies of NYSSMA forms, any honors and awards received

2. A letter written by the student explaining why he/she wants to be considered for a scholarship 3. A sealed official letter of recommendation from the sponsoring teacher

Certified or Registered mail will not be accepted

No late or incomplete applications will be accepted The application postmark deadline is March 31

Please send all applications to:

Susan Weber, NMEA Scholarship Chairperson 588 Haddon Lane, East Meadow, NY 11554

Your application materials will become the property of Nassau Music Educators’ Association and will be available for any use for publicity of NMEA and the scholarship committee

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THE MARGUERITE SUOZZI MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by

THE MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF GLEN COVE

A $2000 scholarship is offered to a 12th grade music student, residing in Nassau County, who plans to advance her/his studies in Music Performance, Musical Theatre or Music Education. The winner will be selected based upon a recommendation letter from his/her music teacher, a personal letter from the

student, and the student’s musical background.

STUDENT NAME (please print clearly) ___________________________________

STUDENT PHONE: H#______________________C#________________________

STUDENT EMAIL: ___________________________________________________

HOME ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

TOWN: ______________________________ZIP CODE: ____________________

SCHOOL: __________________________DISTRICT: _______________________

PARENT PHONE: H#___________________C#____________________________

PARENT EMAIL: ____________________________________________________

Sponsoring NMEA Member Music Teacher:

Name: ____________________________________________________

Teacher Email address: ___________________________________

IMPORTANT: WITH YOUR APPLICATION YOU MUST INCLUDE

1) A SEALED OFFICIAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A SPONSORING MUSIC TEACHER

2) A LIST OF ANY HONORS/AWARDS INCLUDING NYSSMA FORMS IF APPLICABLE

3) A PERSONAL STATEMENT OF 500 WORDS OR LESS USING THE FOLLOWING TWO STATEMENTS AS GUIDES:

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR LOVE OF MUSIC?

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR MUSICAL CAREER AND WHY?

Parent or guardian signature: ______________________________

Please return form with letter of recommendation and student’s letter postmarked by March 31 to:

Susan Weber, NMEA Scholarship Chairperson, 588 Haddon Lane, East Meadow, New York 11554

Your application materials will become the property of Nassau Music Educator’s Association and will be available for any use for publicity of NMEA and the scholarship committee

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DEVELOPMENTAL MINISTER: The Reverend Jaye BrooksMINISTER FOR PASTORAL CARE: The Reverend Jennifer L. Brower

MINISTER OF LIFESPAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: The Reverend Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore CONGREGATION OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR: Adam Barshak

VEATCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Joan Minieri MINISTERS EMERITI: Dr. Christine M. Wetzel, Barry M. Andrews, Dr. Paul S. Johnson

48 SHELTER ROCK ROAD, MANHASSET, NY 11030 (T) 516.627.6560 (F) 516.627.6596 • uucsr@uucsr.org • www.uucsr.org

Edward Miller Memorial Music Scholarship for Graduating Seniors

2020 Application Form

Name _______________________________________

Date of Birth ___________________________________ Address _____________________________________

Phone Number(s) _______________________________ Town _______________________________________

Zip Code ______________________________________ Student E-Mail _______________________________

Parent/Guardian E-Mail ____________________________ Major area of interest (circle one):

Band Orchestra Jazz Chorus

Indicate instrument or voice part: __________________________

Name of sponsoring music teacher: _________________________ School ______________________________

Current music program enrollment (circle all that apply):

Band Orchestra Chorus Music Theory Special Ensemble

Most advanced solo pieces performed ____________________________________________________________

NYSSMA solo and ensemble rating if applicable (attach copy of adjudication form): ________________________

Honors and Awards received (Please use the back of this form if necessary) ______________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of parent or guardian ____________________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian Signature____________________________________________________________________

Teacher Signature ____________________________________________________________________________

Applicant Signature ___________________________________________________________________________

Please return this form with letter of recommendation and student’s letter postmarked by March 31 to:

Susan Weber 588 Haddon Lane East Meadow, NY 11554

Please note: Application materials become the property of Nassau Music Educators’ Association.

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The Nassau Music Educators Association is proud to have the following Institutional and Business Members

Adelphi University Band of Long Island Five Towns College

Four Winds Travel and Tours Gemini Youth Orchestra

Huntington Choral Society Laconia Music Center, Inc.

Long Island Youth Orchestra

A Message from NMEA Public Relations Advisor, Mr. Nathan Garfinkel:

A tremendous Thank You to all those that helped sell our NMEA merchandise at this past All-County Festival.

Thank you Kathy Rostholder, Dana Sokolof-Hirsch, Kyle Small, Bev & Mark Weisenreder, Paul Caputo, Mike Lasorsa, all the Hofstra students. Apologies to anyone not mentioned.

And a very special Thank You to David and Harriet Dolgon for their continued support and presence at all the concerts.

But the one person who kept it all together and to whom I am forever indebted, KC Bentley.

Thank You, all.

Thanks, Nathan

We welcome any assistance that our members wish to offer at all of our concerts, rehearsals, and other events!

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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock Edward Miller Memorial Music Scholarship is proudly entering its 16th year of supporting deserving young musicians!

Congratulations to the 2019 recipients and their music educators.

• Trombonist, Vocalist, and Violinist Danny Neri graduated from Lynbrook High School

• Soprano and Pianist Kristin Ventricelli graduated from Plainedge High School

Information on scholarship guidelines, applications,and more is available at www.uucsr.org

Scholarship Application Deadline: 3/31/2020

The Edward Miller Memorial Scholarship is supported entirely by funds from members and friends of the congregation, primarily at the annual Cabaret at the Rock fundraiser.

Recipients were awarded scholarships at the UUCSR Worship Service on June 3, 2019.

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation at Shelter Rock

Human. Kind.

48 Shelter Rock RoadManhasset, NY 11030 uucsr.org | 516.627.6560

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation at Shelter Rock

Human. Kind.

48 Shelter Rock RoadManhasset, NY 11030 uucsr.org | 516.627.6560

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The Nassau Music Educators Association is proud to have the following Institutional and Business Members

Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of NY Nassau NYSCAME

Nassau Suffolk Performing Arts Paul Effman Music Service

SUNY Purchase Music Department Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock

Wright Music, Inc.

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NOTE WORTHYNassau Music Educator’s Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS

NON PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPermit No. 1044Hicksville, NYAdam G. Erdos, Ed.D.

Director of Fine & Performing ArtsValley Stream CHSDCorresponding SecretaryNassau Music Educators Association1 Kent RoadValley Stream, NY 11580

FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS PLEASE CONTACT: David Dolgon: 473 Lakeville Lane, East Meadow NY, 11554ddolgon@optonline.net

NASSAU M

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Nassau Music Educators Association Executive Board 2019-2020

President - Ruth Breidenbach, FreeportPresident Elect - Jessica Shenker, East MeadowVice President, Division V - Gregory Krajci, East MeadowVice President, Division IV - Catherine Fish, HerricksVice President, Division III - Karl Siewertsen, PlainedgeVice President, Division II - Kara Boulay, LynbrookVice President, Division I East - Jeffrey Biener, SyossetVice President, Division I West - Mary Eileen McNamee, New Hyde ParkClassroom Music & PEAK - Shannon Abramovitz, FreeportVice President, Jazz - Jonathan Holford, Hewlett-WoodmereTreasurer - Michael Soscia, RetiredPast President - Paul Caputo, SyossetPercussion Advisor - Ellis Holmes III, UniondaleMembership Chairperson - David Dolgon, RetiredAssistant Membership Chairperson - Michael LaSorsa - FreeportDirector of Publications - Peter Deschler, LynbrookRecording Secretary - Joseph Owens, MineolaCorresponding Secretary - Adam G. Erdos, Ed.D., Valley Stream CHSDWeb Editor / Social Media - Michael Rodgers, Plainview-Old BethpageEvent Coordinator - Dr. Christopher Hale, East MeadowMusic Coordinator - Alan Kunins, RetiredHistorian / Committee Chair - Susan Weber, NYSSMA Past PresidentLibrarian - TJ Adams, Valley Stream 30NYSSMA Zone 13 Representative - Edmund Chiarello, RetiredGovernment Relations - Kenneth Pollitt, RetiredNYSCAME President - Anthony Ambrogio, ManhassetPublic Relations - Nathan Garfinkel, Retired 2019-2020 Advisory BoardDr. Kishore Kuncham - Superintendent of Schools, FreeportDr. Steven Schopp - NYSSMA Executive DirectorMr. Michael Salzman - President, NYSSMAMr. Charles Puricelli - Past President, NMEAMrs. Joan Chiarello - Past President, NMEAMrs. Anissa Arnold-Wilensky - Past President NMEA / NYSCAME / LISFAMs. Clara Sugar - Past President NMEA/NYSSMAMr. Gregory Warnokowski - Past President, NMEA

March 2 Joe Sugar Day in Albany

March 19 Chairperson Appreciation / General Membership Dinner

and Board Election at Jake’s Steakhouse

April 24 Day of Percussion Masterclass & Concert

May 1 All-County Jazz Audition Registration opens

May 27 All-County Jazz Audition Registration closes

June 3 End of Year Dinner / Honor Retirees

June 4 All-County Jazz Auditions at

Woodmere Middle School