NYSSMA Level 1 Repertoire (2025)
Not an Official NYSSMA List – Reference Only
The following is a list of pieces I regularly use for NYSSMA Level 1 performances. Please note that titles included within larger collections may also be available as individual publications.
Every effort has been made to list the most accurate editions. Some works may only be available in certain publications. However, because some NYSSMA judges may prefer to see an officially published edition, I suggest choosing an alternative piece from this extensive list whenever possible.
Disclaimer: This list is provided solely as a reference to the official NYSSMA Manual. It reflects some of the pieces I use with my students and is not a substitute for the original manual. Parents and students should always consult the official NYSSMA Manual or their child’s music teacher to confirm repertoire selections.
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Touch a Rainbow Alexander,D. Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
You're So Fine (Best of Dennis Allexander) Alexander,D. Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
10 Easy Pieces, Sz.39. Bartok,B. Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
No.1 Peasants Song
First Term at the Piano Bartok,B. Any standard edition
Description: (Any 1)
Folk Dance
Hungarian Folk Song
Folk Dance in a minor
For Children (Gyermekeknek), Vol.1. Bartok,B. Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
Description: (Any 1)
No. 6 Balkeztanulmany (Study for Left Hand)-Allegro
No. 1 Jatszo gyermekek (Children at Play)-Allegro
No.15 Allegro moderato
No. 5 Jatek (Play)-Allegretto
No. 4 Parnatanc (Pillow Dance)-Allegro
No. 3 Quasi adagio
For Children (Gyermekeknek), Vol.2 Bartok,B. Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
Description: (Either)
No. 3 Allegretto
No. 7 Banat (Sorrow)-Andante
Black Cat Chat Baumgartner,E. Willis Music Co.
Ecossaise in Eb Major WoO86 Beethoven,L. Any standard edition
Ecossaise in G Major, WoO23 Beethoven,L. Any standard edition
German Dance in D Major, WoO8, No.10 Beethoven,L. Any standard edition
German Dance, WoO42, No.1 Beethoven,L. Any standard edition
Russian Folk Song in a minor, Op.107, No.7 Beethoven,L. Any standard edition
Russian Folk Song in G Major, Op.107, No.3. Beethoven,L. Any standard edition
Village Dance in C Major Beethoven,L. Any standard edition
Starfish Bober,M. FJH Music Company, Inc.
Afternoon Waltz Branson,J.(arr.) Willis Music Co.
The Best of Timothy Brown, Vol.1 Brown,T. FJH Music Company, Inc.
Description: (Any 1)
Walk in a Rainbow Faber,N. Faber Piano Adventures
Little Suite in Baroque Style Gillock,W. Willis Music Co.
Description: (Any 1 mvt.)
Moonlight Gillock,W.(arr.) Willis Music Co.
Etude (Study) in e minor, Op.82, No.35 Gurlitt,C. Any standard edition
Little Waltz in b minor(No.10) Gurlitt,C. Any standard edition
German Dance in D Major, No.2 Haydn,F. Any standard edition
Minuet in G Major Haydn,F. Any standard edition
Quadrille in C Major Haydn,F. Any standard edition
Evening Melody Ikeda,N. Willis Music Co.
24 Pieces for Children, Op.39 Kabalevsky,D. G. Schirmer, Inc.
Description: (Any 1)
No.13 Waltz
No.18 Gallop
No.15 Jumping (Galloping)
24 Pieces for Children, Op.39 Kabalevsky,D. G. Schirmer, Inc.
Description: (Any 2)
No.10 Quick March
No.11 Song of Autumn
No.14 A Fable
No.16 A Sad Tale
24 Pieces for Children, Op.39 Kabalevsky,D. G. Schirmer, Inc.
Description: (Any 3)
No. 4 Cradle Song
No. 9 A Little Dance
No. 1 Melody
No. 7 Funny Event
No. 2 Polka
No. 6 A Little Joke
No. 8 Song
No. 3 Rambling
No. 5 Playing
30 Pieces for Children, Op.27 Kabalevsky,D. Any standard edition
2-Song
Children's Adventures, Op.89 Kabalevsky,D. Any standard edition
Dew Drops Karp,D.(arr.) Willis Music Co.
Pixie Pranks Leaf,M. FJH Music Company, Inc.
Playing Ping Pong Lin,E. FJH Music Company, Inc.
Chimichanga Cha-Cha Linn,J. Hal Leonard Corporation
Ghost Waltz McLean,E. FJH Music Company, Inc.
Glider Pilot McLean,E. FJH Music Company, Inc.
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Bk.1 Mier,M. Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Description: (Any 1)
Hallelujah
Sneaky Business
Just Struttin Along
Surfboard Boogie
Take A Bow! Bk.3 Miller,C. Willis Music Co.
Description: (Either)
Mist
Cat and Mouse
Minuet in C Major, K.6 Mozart,W. Any standard edition
Minuet in F Major, K.2 Mozart,W. Any standard edition
Helicopter Ride Nevin,M. Boston Music Company/MSG
Hoe-Down in Dublin Town Nevin,M.(arr.) Willis Music Co.
Saturday Sonatina O'Dell,P. FJH Music Company, Inc.
My Kind of Music, Bk.2 Olson,K. FJH Music Company, Inc.
Rhythm Machine Olson,L. Carl Fischer Music
Menuet en Rondeau Rameau,J.P. Any standard edition
Suprising Solos, Book 2 Rossi,W. FJH Music Company, Inc.
Album for the Young, Op.68 Schumann,R. G. Schirmer, Inc.
Description: (any 1)
No.2 Soldier's March
No.1 Melody
No.5 A Little Piece
Composer's Choice (Early to Later Elementary) Setliff,C. Willis Music Co.
Description: (Either)
Roses in Twilight
Dreamland
Piano Repertoire Baroque & Classical Snell,K. Neil A. Kjos Music Co.
Description: (This ed. only)
Bach,J.S.-Minuet in g minor
Progressive Piano Literature (GP480) Snell,K. Neil A. Kjos Music Co.
Description: (Any 1)
Lights, Camera, Action
Classic Sonatina
Homage to Kabalevsky
Suzuki Piano School, Vol.1 (New Int'l. Ed.) Suzuki,S. Summy Birchard, Inc.
Description: (Either) (This ed. only)
Anonymous-Chant Arabe
Suzuki,S.-Allegro
Suzuki Piano School, Vol.2 (New Int'l. Ed.) Suzuki,S. Summy Birchard, Inc.
Description: (This ed. only)
Schumann,R.-Melody, Op.68, No.1
Suzuki Piano School, Vol.3 (New Int'l. Ed.) Suzuki,S. Summy Birchard, Inc.
Description: (This ed. only)
Gurlitt,C.-Little Waltz, Op.205, No.10
Through the Windowpane Tan,C. Frederick Harris Music Co., Ltd.
FJH Federation Favorites, Bk.2 Various FJH Music Company, Inc.
Description: (Any 1)
Thundering Drums
Locomotive
First Light
Lost Star
Ghost Waltz