Please see our Music Education Textbook page to place an order. The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. The system used above is standard in the orchestra music field. Note the inclusion of the saxes after bassoon for this band work. Titles with no bracketed numbers are assumed to use "Standard Instrumentation." The numbers represent only distinct parts, not the number of copies of a part. Yes & No. Multiples, if any, are not shown in this system. We list a large portion of the works in the NYSSMA Manual here, but not all. Other Required and Solo parts follow the strings: Principal auxilary instruments (piccolo, english horn, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, wagner tuba, cornet & euphonium) are linked to their respective instruments with either a "d" if the same player doubles the auxiliary instrument, or a "+" if an extra player is required. However, if you are also auditioning for All State, the piano part must be performed either by a live pianist or via a good recording*. Following many of the titles in our Wind Ensemble catalog, you will see a set of numbers enclosed in square brackets, as in this example: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. Only the links above will isolate NYSSMA solos for you. But, if you want to order one, you can do so by clicking here. If you are also planning to audition for an All-State ensemble, you must play a Level 6 piece, along with all other requirements for the audition. NYSSMA Manuals are available for sale at Hickeys should you wish to purchase one. Please note that letters from teachers or music stores claiming that the music is on order or otherwise unavailable are not acceptable to NYSSMA judges (see footnote 2). This woodwind quartet is for 1 Flute, no Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn and Piano. The Beethoven example is typical of much Classical and early Romantic fare. Note the inclusion of the saxes after bassoon for this band work. photocopies) unless your instructor presents a letter to the proper NYSSMA Zone Representative from the publisher granting permission. 4. Unless otherwise noted, we will use this system for both orchestra and band works (in most band scores, Trumpet precedes Horn, and sometimes Oboe & Bassoon follow Clarinet). The listing of solos is updated every three to four years, with some titles added and others dropped. Please contact us at orders@hickeys.com, All Contents © 1994-2020 Hickey's Music Center | Created in harmony with The Cyrus Company. Do I need to have a pianist to play the piano part? David M. Brown, President Committee Members:Band – Jonathan Hunkins (Co-Chair), Michael Struzik, Michael…, NYSSMA Best Practices Committee What is the Best Practices Committee? Can I bring a recording of the piano part instead? Okay, Yes. In this case, the winds are all doubled (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets and 2 bassoons), and there are two each horns and trumpets. Is this allowed by NYSSMA? The following is considered to be Standard Instrumentation: Following some titles in our Orchestra & Band catalogs, you will see a numeric code enclosed in square brackets, as in these examples: The bracketed numbers tell you the precise instrumentation of the ensemble. In some cases, the grade shown on our general listing will be different than the NYSSMA pages above. Answer: No. Unless otherwise noted, we will use this system for both orchestra and band works (in most band scores, Trumpet precedes Horn, and sometimes Oboe & Bassoon follow Clarinet). If the work turns out to be permanently out of print or will not be delivered in time for your performance, you will then have plenty of time to choose another work and practice it. The first number stands for Trumpet, the second for Horn, the third for Trombone, the fourth (separated from the first three by a dot) for Euphonium and the fifth for Tuba. There is tympani. Instead, NYSSMA Regulations state that you may use any standard edition of a work so long as the edition is not diminished (simplified). Rather, we'll use all of our skills and tools to locate your music and get it to you as fast as we can. Please contact us at orders@hickeys.com, All Contents © 1994-2020 Hickey's Music Center | Created in harmony with The Cyrus Company. In the third example, we have a rather extreme use of the system. They actually mean Kalmus. Also, it should be noted that Euphonium can be doubled by either Trombone or Tuba. Okay, That is up to you and your music teacher. 3. This would have been the official edition at the time. Okay, That depends. The Beethoven example is typical of much Classical and early Romantic fare. Solo festivals are held throughout New York State in the second semester. We do not report a solo as being "out of print" just because it's hard to get.