The Sidney high school concert band recently performed at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Major Organization Festival, earning a silver rating.
NYSSMA is set up on a six-level rating system, with the most demanding musi literature listed as a six. Sidney performed as a level-four ensemble. Ensembles are assessed on the following criteria:
- Tone
- Intonation
- Balance
- Technique
- Accuracy/execution
- Rhythm
- Interpretation
Sidney earned the overall rating of silver for demonstrating an excellent level of musical skill, with only minor weaknesses in any of the assessment categories.