On this page, you will find the information for NYSSMA Solo and ensemble participation and LISFA (Long Island String Festival Association) participation.

You will also find information about the performing aspect of NYSSMA and LISFA. 

Please share the following dates for the upcoming 2024-25 NYSSMA / LISFA Festivals with your child’s private teacher:

LISFA Senior High (Grades 9-12)   February 2 - 4 @ Wisdom Lane Middle School (Levittown)

LISFA Intermediate (Grades 5-8)   March 1 - 3 @ Uniondale High School

NYSSMA INFORMATION BELOW:

General Information Letter - gives an overview of the NYSSMA festival

NYSSMA FAQs - Frequently asked questions about participating in the NYSSMA festival

Detailed Information Pamphlet - explains the festival in-depth for the different levels.

Please click on the appropriate festival below and you will be taken to the NYSSMA Registration Google Form!

NYSSMA Piano, classical piano all levels

• March 7 - 8 @ Nassau Community College 

NYSSMA Levels 1 - 6 & All-State Jazz, all classical and jazz instruments/ vocals plus jazz piano and All-State Jazz

• April 25 - 26 @ Hicksville High School

All-State Classical, all All-State Classical instrumentalists / vocals - NO JAZZ

•       May 2 - 3 @ Syosset High School