New York State School Music Association 2020 Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions, Harvard University We look for students whose previous participation in the arts shows that they can make a substantial contribution to our community.вЂќ вЂ“ William F. вЂњThe arts are clearly an integral part of life at Harvard. *Success as a performer has been characterized as 10 percent talent and 90 percent HARD WORK AND PRACTICE! Achievement in musical performance demonstrates that the student knows howВ to work.ДЄ NYSSMA rating validates musical achievement. *Success in musical performance is an indicator o good work habits, persistence and tenaciousness. It shows a willingness to spend a significant amount of time, energy and effort over a long period of time to reach a high level of performance.

*Success in music performance doesnвЂ™t only indicate that your child has talent. *If your childвЂ™s application states, вЂњI play first clarinet in my high school band which was last year awarded a Level 6 Gold Recognition at a NYSSMA FestivalвЂќ, or, вЂњI played a level 6 solo and received an A ratingвЂќ, specific information about your childвЂ™s achievement and abilities are known.

*NYSSMA standards of adjudication are understood and recognized by college and university admissions officers. Why should my child participate in a NYSSMA Adjudication Festival? NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association)ДЄll New York State students are eligible to apply this State Music Test each year.

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