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RE: the quality of NYSSMA solo festival evaluation

Author: beth
Date: 2001-04-06 20:12

ah yes...NYSSMA...i had it exactly a week ago. one of my conductors of a youth orchestra im in will be a judge for the NYSSMA competetion later on in the month...but he told us (after i went to NYSSMA!) that they changed the grading system of the judges...it was a bit more difficult and less lenient. 100's (which have been become more and more common) would only be awarded for a completey flawless and musical preformance, scales and sightreading. they expect more people to get into all-state with 98's and 99's than in the past, and even (on more lesser played instruments...i.e. double reeds, horn, etc...) 97's and below. i'm kinda glad they're doing this...so many people would get 100's and some would not even make alternate in all-state...even all-COUNTY(ive heard this happen many times with flute, violin and cello)...and this will be much more accurate in telling apart the great players from the astounding players. everyone i know, including me, had some grades go down compared to past years, and it seemed like everyone did bad this year. but i guess this somewhat explains it. and for basing more on the technical than musical? i dont know if thats completely true. i remember in past years i may have messed up some small parts in the piece technically...but played very musically throughout...and being complemented for my musicality...and not torn apart for little mistakes. the same this year also. the judge said,"You are a very musical person." i think the judges appreciate person who is almost perfect technically but puts passion behind their playing than someone who can play every single note and rythm perfectly...but thats all they do...play notes.

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