It could be very disappointing to a student to work very long and hard on a solo, only to find out at the last minute that performing is not a logistical possibility. If you are unable to commit to any part of the festival, it might not be a good idea to sign up. The festivals are usually on two consecutive days, from 4:00-9:00 during the week and 9:00-1:00 on Saturdays. NYSSMA no longer honors time and day requests. "Is the student available for the entire festival? I offer you the following as a guide to help you make the decision as to whether or not "NYSSMA" is for you: Making a commitment to the festival, as well as the responsibility of extra daily work, can be a substantial undertaking. Preparing for a student's evaluation can be a rewarding, yet arduous experience. He is active as a clinician and guest conductor throughout the region.The NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) Solo and Small Ensemble Evaluation Festival, or "NYSSMA," as it is often simply called, is an annual festival where music students have the opportunity to receive a constructive evaluation based on a prepared performance.
Morrison maintains active membership in the New York State School Music Association and the National Association for Music Education. He is president of the Westchester County Arts Leadership Association president of the New York State Band Director's Association, and has previously served on the executive board of the Westchester County School Music Association. He is the Founder of the Rivertowns Middle School Honor Band and Orchestra Festival. Morrison is a leader in music education at the local and state level.
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Morrison currently works as the Director of Cultural Arts for the Ossining Union Free School District, where he oversees the Music, Art, and Theater curricula and programs for the over 4,500 students in the Ossining Schools. He holds a Bachelors of Music degree in Music Education from the Fredonia School of Music at SUNY Fredonia, as well as a Masters Degree and an Advanced Diploma in Educational Leadership from Mercy College and The College of New Rochelle, respectively. Bradley Morrison is the founder, conductor, and director of YWEW. The ensemble is comprised of Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students from all around Westchester County and represents students from over a dozen different area high schools. Youth Wind Ensemble of Westchester is an ensemble of highly motivated high school students interested in playing music from the Wind Ensemble/Concert Band literature. To register for the Senior Winds, please complete the form found here: To register for the Junior Winds, please complete the form found here: Information about paying will be available at the first rehearsal.
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The registration fee for the 2021-2022 season will be $350 per student for the year. Students in the Junior Winds, grades 5-8, are expected to play at the equivalent of a NYSSMA level 2, and students in the Senior Winds, grades 9-12, are expected to play at the equivalent of a NYSSMA level 4 (you do not need to have participated in a NYSSMA festival to register for YWEW).
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Flutes, we can show you how to adjust face masks to cover the lip plate area of the instrument for playing).įor the 2021-2022 school year we will not have auditions, but will take students based on the recommendation of their school band director or their private instructor. (Woodwind Players - you do not need to bag your instrument, a cover for the bell or end of the foot joint is sufficient. A few different face masks are available for purchase here. You may purchase special face masks and instrument covers in a variety of places online, or your child may be provided one by their school. YWEW will not be able to provide these, and it is expected that students provide their own. While playing, students will also need covers on the bell of their instruments. Currently, this means that all students will need to wear masks at all times inside the building. We will need to follow all COVID precautions that the Ossining schools have in place. Our Junior Winds will meet from 5:00pm-6:30pm and the Senior Winds will meet from 7:00pm-9:00pm. We will be meeting at Ossining High School on Thursdays, as in the past. I'm happy to announce that we will be continuing with the Youth Wind Ensemble of Westchester for the 2021-2022 season, and our plan as of now is to meet in person for rehearsals.
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