Bayport-Blue Point High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society mentored the district’s elementary and middle school students during “Mock NYSSMA”. Mock NYSSMA gives younger students the opportunity to practice with and receive feedback from the district’s older, more experienced musicians.
Students from grades five through eight participated in the event. In speaking of his experience, eighth grade trumpet player TJ L. said, “I was excited but also nervous. My favorite part of Mock NYSSMA was getting a chance to go over the music. The judges were very nice. They complimented me on my playing.”
Sixth grade flautist Skylar J. added, “My favorite part was being able to practice in front of someone and them watching me do it. Doing this made me feel better about NYSSMA.”
The students practiced in anticipation of the NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival on May 10 and 11 at Sayville High School.
