Background:
For 39 years New York State Summer School of the Arts has served students from every area of the State who represent New York’s economic, cultural and racial diversity, identifying tomorrow’s leaders in the arts and providing them with intensive pre-professional training and career development opportunities.
Over 19,000 students have participated in this legislative initiative. The program’s success has been demonstrated by former students’ achievements with top professional companies all over the world and individual testimonials documented in yearly alumni surveys.
The State Division of Budget has advised the NYSSSA office that funding has been reduced by 50% and that the program office must begin planning immediately for retrenchment for the coming year. This means that the NYSSSA will have to close at least 4 of the 8 schools this coming summer. The NYSSSA program office has requested approval of a spending plan of 1,745,000 – representing a 0% increase from the 2008-09 plan. In the past 39 years, there have been very few increases in funding from the State. The cost of operating the eight NYSSSA schools is shared by State revenue funding and student tuition.
The unique partnership between the State, New York’s most prominent artists, artistic companies and cultural institutions, and parents has kept program costs to a minimum. NYSSSA continues to ensure that the programs are still accessible to all New York State students, as per the original legislative intent.
The program’s funding needs are modest compared to other State initiatives and the return on our tax dollar is great, developing tomorrow’s leaders in the arts and entertainment industry.
Petition:
We, the undersigned, urge Governor Paterson and the NY State Legislature to restore funding authority to the New York State Summer School of the Arts to ensure the operation of all eight schools. We encourage their support of Assembly Bill A06783 and Senate Bill S3640, which will stabilize the cultural education account by increasing local filing fees. These additional fees will provide sufficient funding for NYSSSA, one of the programs using revenue from this account.
Stan Merrell,
We need the arts to continue to flourish; the NYSSSA supports art education, ESPECIALLY for those families who cannot afford to send their children to fancy camps or classes.
Kimberly Gray,
I believe that since this an educational opportunity for the kids, the budget should remain intact. Lets look at reducing costs in other areas that are not EDUCATIONAL related. What does the budget look like for the Empire State GAMES. Should this budget also be cut by 50% as it is a non-educational budget? Can we somehow uses monies from the NYS lottery to pay for this summer program. The proceeds from the lotter were supposed to be used for educational purposes. I think that purpose should again be revisited.
Peter Anvelt,
Dianne Kober,
stacy Leyland,
Donald P. Kober,
Debbie Lloyd,
Tammy Pulver,
Gene Koons,
Mike Sittniewski,
Kimberly Kober,
Lisa R Ploof,
Lynn Fish,
bill ribas,
Chris Howk,
Gail Pratt,
Jessica Hill,
Brian McCabe,
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Jeanine Thiemel,
Kenneth A. Wolkin,
Bill Connors,
Craig P. Kober,
Don't let this get cancelled!
Kate Daniels,
Please keep funding for NYSSSA>
Dave Mirabella,
Laura O\'Connell,
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Victoria Mattiuzzo,
Tyler Budde,
joe ricotta,
Arts in place of sensless pay-outs
William S. Merrell,
Hillary Kody,
Kirsten Frisina,
Catherine Gannon,
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James Michael Randle,
Mike Necci,
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Chloe Fox,
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this is ridiculous. If they were accepted they cannot be cut now.
Dan Westlund,
Paul Daniels,
Leah Pope,
I am a theatre student at American University, and several of my classmates in the Department of Perfoming Arts attended NYSSSA in high school. They are some of the most talented people I know, but their talent has been supplemented immensely by their experiences there, and in many cases, they would not have stayed in theatre without it.
Kate Khanna,
Gracie Martin,
John Compton,
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Terence Camp,
David Reed,
Sophie Schulman,
sue kidera,
Taylor Gray,
Tessa Raden,
Danielle Scalera,
Brenda Lipton,
Steve Cohen,
Emily Jackson,
Tyler Parker,
Words cannot describe how important and amazing NYSSSA is, something must be done to keep this amazing program going
Colin Kizer,
Rebecca Maben,
henry rolnick,
gary wurzer,
Olivia Burton,
Yayoi Asoma,
Megan Ulrich,
Sara Stevens,
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rebecca hornbeck,
NYSSSA changed my life!!!!!
Krista Dixon,
NYSSSA was home for me. It has helped to shape the person I truly want to be. It is a place that taught a lesson to better my life everyday and it would be cruel to take that away from future students who need those lessons especially in these hard times.
Tova Holmes,
I loved NYSSSA, don't take it away!
Megan St. John,
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Megan Scinta,
This is one of the greatest experiences I've had in my entire life. I made new friends and gained a new perspective on art. To take this away from future generations would be a horrible thing.
Deborah Friedes,
Chloe Patterson,
Jenny,
Alyssa Ricigliano,
Stephanie,
NYSSSA was an incredible experience for me. I learned so many things about art, studying art, and people in general that I owe all to this program. I wish to have this organization available for more young artists-to-be as it gave me hope that I can pursue art as a career.
quentin kromirs,
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Jonathan Martin,
Frank Pesko,
matthew shi,
Erin Place,
Mason Lee,
Danielle Garfinkel,
Katherine Atkinson,
I went to NYSSSA for fine arts for two summers. it was one of the best experiences of my life. It would be so unfortunate if this opportunity was taken away from others.
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NYSSSA changed my life. I learned so much and stood out when applying to college, and even though I'm poor, I was still able to attend because of state funding. Please don't ruin this opportunity for other teens who want to learn. Make the right choice.
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Michael Sobota,
Juliet Hinely,
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Chelsea Calnan,
NYSSSA is a terrific program that serves a comfortable home, and creates warm memories for many kids. This program also allows such immense learning through intense study and it would be more than a great shame to see it go.
Matthew Keeney,
Henry Fernau,
Twice a student, once work-study, two times hired as a counselor. 'Nuff said.
claire mcguire,
nysssa was the best summer of my life!!!
let other kids have the experience! please
Miles Fox,
Corrina Goutos,
This program greatly helped me to grow as an artist and prepared me for a career in the arts. I am going to a competitive art college this fall and I accredit alot of my confidence and experience in this valuable program. Meeting friends, improving my portfolio and most of all working with the incredible creative teachers there; I will never forget my experience. Please don't deprive children form this great program, the arts need you to speak up for them!
Sierra Carroll,
Nysssa gave me direction in life and college! Save it!
Kate Duffy,
Megan Wachs,
NYSSSA affected me so much more than I expected and I would hate for students not to be able to go.
Deirdre Nolan,
Devin O\'Connell,
Hannah Merrill,
Danielle M. Cable,
Julia Merrell,
Molly Purcell,
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Kayla Argyle,
Elizabeth Cote,
Mark Grambau,
brittany bollenbach,
Melissa Chao,
Cam Rossington,
darla barolini,
Jonathan Peartree,
Jackson Sansoucie,
Mary Kate Kelly,
Christina Arceri,
Casey Daurio,
Faith Law,
Paul W. Rubeo,
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Iosu Bascaran,
Eliana Teran,
NYSSSA gives us students an affordable opportunity to work with amazing minds and discover ourselves artistically. This isn't a program to cut, but one to expand.
Rachel Susser,
Chelsea S. Yamada,
Danielle Suhrland,
Christian Tribastone,
Isadora B. Kohon- Teran,
K.C. Alvey,
Mary Rynasko,
Randy Hutto,
Elizabeth Cone,
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Kristi Relyea,
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Jacqueline Connor,
I would not be the photographer that I am today without NYSSSA.
colleen melisz,
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NYSSSA was one of the best experiences of my life and other students should have the chance to experience it.
Katherine Hurley,
Sabrina Sharrif,
no problem.
Marisa f. Ballaro,
Stephanie Nicole DeCross,
Amina Rushkoski,
I spent one of the best sumers of my life at NYSSSA and it would be a shame to deprive future generations of such a beneficial program.
Megan Wirth,
McKay Family,
Please prevent further brain & talent drain in NY!
Alison Syrett,
M. David Shemancik,
This program is a hallmark of New York State. Do not let it go!
Sarah DeStefano,
I attended NYSSSA Visual Arts in 2002 after my freshman year in high school. It was a great summer and I really grew, not only in my art work but as a person as well. The arts have proven to have a positive effect on students' work in other disciplines such as math and science and as a state with such a strong educational system, I believe the we should truly stand behind this program as a symbol of our successes in education. Thank you.
John P. McEneny,
Maya Malaviya,
Douglas A Mcavoy,
Erin Tower,
angelahiggins,
Allison Ives,
Anthony DiFroscia,
Celina Leroy,
NYSSSA was great! i hope it doesn't stop!
michelle mahlstadt,
Heather Hummel,
Genevieve Van Voorhis,
Rowena Chodkowski,
NYSSSA was the best thing that ever happened to me.
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NYSSSA is a fantastic program which encourages students to seek their talents and make friends with those from other areas. It is a fantastic program that students are excited about and to take that away would be to make another reason why people don't like going to school, they don't have things to do that they enjoy. Those that do NYSSSA, like it and therefore will do better in order to continue with NYSSSA.
Phoebe McCann,
SAVE NYSSSA!
Eric P. Stoerger,
wendy decker,
Nyssa was the best thing that could've happened to me to prepare me for college.
Gabrielle Tuite,
KB Baker,
NYSSSA is a fantastic program that gives students opportunities that would otherwise be impossible to take advantage of. Don't cut this wonderful program out of the budget!
Zoë Sobel,
Paloma McGregor,
Programs like NYSSSA are what started me on my dance career. Last night, I performed at the United Nations and I can track my success all the way back to government-funded training opportunities early in life. This dance training gave me a discipline and creativity that carried into my graduate school studies and a professional journalism career. I sincerely hope you will reconsider cutting this funding.
Mollie,
Greg Huether,
Support the future...support students now..
Debbie Moon,
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Justine Raymond,
Lee Fitzgerald,
I am a sophomore at the Rochester Institute of Technology majoring in Illustration. I am here because of a scholarship that would not have been possible without NYSSSA.
Judy Powers,
Axel Kodat,
Lindsay Chasse,
Katie Wallace,
Cory Crose,
Elisa J. Peebles,
Please don't make arts education only available to those who can afford it.
Joyce Chan,
Molly Forgang,
Lee Coletti,
Jessie DeSalvia,
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Stephanie Wolf,
Alexandra Ortega,
Jennifer Myers,
PLEASE SAVE NYSSSA!!
Darren Kang,
Alissandra Seelaus,
Lindsey Yacobush,
Brenda Miller,
Ben Viagas,
Josh Redman,
-3 Year School of Orchestral Studies Alum.
Jonathan Smith,
NYSSSA has been a life-changing experience for me and I cannot imagine a summer without it. Both the musical and social experiences were amazing and I think every talented student of the arts deserves the same experience at the same affordable price.
Kaitlyn Raitz,
This is a fabulous and priceless program.
Emily Moore,
NYSSSA School of Orchestral Studies opened a new range of music and arts in my life. Without it I would never have played the amazing music that has changed my life or played at Carnegie hall. Everyone who is part of NYSSSA is an inspiration.
Elizabeth Weinbloom,
Sara Sania El Houssieny,
Lisa Schlosberg,
Nina Caldas,
save the music!
Kaitlin Lagudi,
rebecca Levy,
Katy Hayes,
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James Meslin,
Nora J. Williams,
We all experience art every day in a million different ways. TV shows, movies, advertisements, architecture, novels, poetry, plays, web design, music videos are just a handful of the manifold examples of art in our day-to-day lives. Imagine a world without "To be or not to be," or The Nutcracker, or Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." Imagine no advertisements of any kind, no television programs, no compelling speeches from politicians, and no arresting architecture. No Lincoln Memorial, no MTV, no American Idol, and certainly no Carnegie Hall. That's the world that such a drastic budget cut to NYSSSA invites. Please, please do not rob us of the sanity that keeps us afloat in the turbulent world.
mickey egan,
nysssa is where i met the love of my life.
Lauren Barchi,
Samantha Caesar,
Anna Costello,
Corinne Kober,
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Christina Wagner,
Eddie Steenstra,
Gene Forman,
The arts are to be nurtured, not cut. They are pivotal to the growth and maturation of all those who participate. Cutting them would do nothing but shatter dreams, and send those who have no outlets into the very place educators are trying to keep them out of. Cutting the arts would only make things worse. Think this through before you cut
danielle mee,
Kara Sparling.edu,
Christopher Perfetti,
DONT CUT FROM THE ARTS. STOP CUTTING FROM EDUCATION! THESE ARE ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPURTUNITIES.
Abigail Tripp,
Matt Rossi,
I was a SOT counselor for two summers and am an alumnus myself. Currently, I live in NYC where I am pursuing a career in performance and arts education. Nysssa helped me discover myself as both an artist and a human being. I will definitely be calling and writing in.
Vanessa Calaban,
I am an alumnus from the School of Orchestral Studies and can say without a shred of doubt that NYSSSA was one of the greatest opportunities of my life. IT MUST BE SAVED.
Anthony Colon,
NYSSSA helps guide people. dont let that be taken away.
Lynne Panzica,
Michael Nameishi,
leslie fink,
Meredith Unger,
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CUT DEFENSE, not the arts!!!
Anna-Maria Savolainen,
Sarah MacDougal,
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Andrea Martin,
I think it is horrible that the legislatures are not only closing 4 schools but doing it after letters of acceptence have been mailed out and students have put down deposits. Because of this announcement coming so recently kids whose summer schools are closed may not be able to go anywhere else. How is this fair?
LiLu Funkenbusch,
Sheila Elario,
Lexi Minogue,
It would be a real shame if other people didn't get to experience the great things that the alumni have learned while at NYSSSA/
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Please do not get rid of NYSSSA! It became my summer second home and I have no idea what I will do without it this year! :[
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Amanda Spinella,
Jerome J. O\'Neill,
Lydia J. Nightingale,
NYSSSA was the best and most valuable experience of my young life as an actress, and I do not want to see such a wonderful opportunity taken away from other aspiring artists.
Patrick Burke,
Pat Scalera,
Save this program, it's a great experience for the kids that are fortunate to participate
Caren Lanigan,
NYSSSA (daughter attended Choral Studies for 2 years) was amazing-both for musical and personal development. It is also and incredible value for the dollar. This is a very worthwhile program!
Lydia Kubiniec,
The NYSSSA program would be an unfathomable loss to the highschool kids of New York State!
Mary Madeja,
Adam Bidwell,
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Anne H. Wilcox,
Veronica Keszthelyi,
Amanda Hall,
Kristen Tripp Kelley,
I teach high school theatre in New York State. Many of my best students have gone through NYSSSA programs and have claimed life changing experiences. The arts are not extra--they are an integral part of what makes us human. In addition to teaching very practical and essential 21st century life skills, the arts help us to understand who we are and how to effectively connect with the world around us. Please do not mortally wound this affordable yet invaluable program for New York State's children.
Allison J. Bourquin,
Gary Foti,
Supporting our youth and their interest in the arts assures us of continuing to enhance our national culture. As part of our State mission we have a responsibility provide the opportunity to not only maintain our commitment but continue to provide avenues for those talents to be nurtured.
Elizabeth Young,
Kate Olena,
As the president of the New York State Theatre Education Association, I have seen, first-hand, the phenomenal transformation of students into artists after attending a NYSSSA program. It has literally put children on a healthy path of creation.
Tim Socha,
Annija Kerno,
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Patricia Contino,
Wendy Lasher,
Arts is an important part of our American culture.
Skip Greer,
Kathryn Moroney,
Leah Riklin,
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Jennifer Travlos,
Paul Kober,
MARNI RABINOWITZ,
Emma Johnson,
Michelle Millier,
ERIN ALVEY,
Marika McCoola,
NYSSSA allows NY state students access to wonderful pre-college programs they might otherwise be unable to afford. For many, it helps them realize that they would like to pursue a future education and career in the arts.
Randi Winterman,
Arts are critical. They generate revenue, provide a higher quality of life in a community and give us all a reason to think and examine our lives.
Sarah Young,
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Kara Cregin,
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Susan Hugelmeyer,
Chris Cole,
Lynne Messana,
Joshua H. Ring,
It is programs like these that transform student lives and society as a whole.
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Danielle Smith,
Maggie Lloyd- Ewing,
I was fortunate enough to be a faculty member for NYSSSA in 2007. It is an incredible program that must continue it's vital role in Arts Education.
Michael Karelis,
DON'T KILL NYSSSA!!!!!
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Christine Monlea,
erin walsh,
Lindsay Bennett,
Nicole Arcangel,
Chris Newmiller,
Sara Paupini,
Corey Cerullo,
Micahel Chernoff,
Randy would be bored without NYSSSA
Shenelle Bates,
Anne Manzella,
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Kelsey Boyce,
Gregory K. Williams,
It was the School of Orchestral Studies that helped to determine whether or not I would go into music. It opened the door to so many other opportunities, including admission to Boston University and the Eastman School of Music. And it's not just me, seeing firsthand the progression of other students who have attended proves that this program is an essential for the economic and cultural security of the State of New York.
Emily Gallivan,
Michal Harel,
Gene Kim,
Ben Winter,
Seth Moore,
Sarah Sixt,
Laura Mole,
This one of the best summer opportunities for our talented youth. Most go on from there into leadership positions in many industries as well as the arts.
Jennifer Girone,
Andrew J Farkas,
This program does wonderful things for its students- I consistently see NYSSSA Alumni among the top students in my college courses.
Gabrielle Toscano,
I participated in NYSSSA as a violist at Skidmore College in Saratoga, NY in 2003 and loved it! Please don't deprive this great experience from future musicians!! Make budget cuts on something less intellectual like football!!
Adriana Lee,
OMally HesterLaraway,
Mia Branco,
Gina Cimmelli,
please save this program.
August Matrisch,
Amanda Lee Foreman,
NYSSSA was the most important arts education of my entire highschool career. It's far too important for this to happen.
Janet Michener,
carol dugan,
why is educational funding to the arts always the first to go?
Jackson Payne,
Lindsay Theodore,
Melinda Nasti,
George Cuppernull,
Aline Graves,
Caitlin Bartow,
NYSSSA was the best thing to ever happen to me. I want others to experience this wonderfulness. NYSSSA School of Theater Oh Eight.
Nicholas Orvis,
Elysia M. Roman,
Joey Kipp,
William Oakes,
astrid nordness,
Benjamin Baker,
make art not war!
Debra Burger,
Katherine Marino,
Rachel Escolar,
Thomas Neumann,
Christopher Benedict,
Alexandra Evans,
Stephanie Gunst,
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Pam Pitts,
keep our kids into good things!
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please don't close nysssa its a great opportunity for young artists to boost their skills and learn about careers in art
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Martin York,
Olivia Rerek,
i understand you all are concerned about saving money, but this program brings people together, people who have a passion for theatre. As a former member i learned alot about have to approve my talent but i also got something else out of it too...a famliy. If there is a way to still fund this or even a fundrasing opportunity we could provide, it would be fabulous to keep this prgram open to many poeple.
Kira Munger,
Danielle Bouchard,
NYSSSA was an incredible experience that honestly changed my life. The things I learned and the friends I made were invaluable; now, two years later, there is STILL a facebook thread between all 32 of us that allows us to keep in contact daily. Please don't cut funding for such a spectacular program!
David Blumenthal,
Linda Graves,
This is an awesome program encouraging the teenagers of this state to pursure the arts. My dauhter was able to attend the summer dance program. It was a great experience for her.
Faustino F. Solis III,
NYSSSA Changed my life! Many people from my school are active in many of the schools from teachers to students. America is for the Arts.
Margaret Rich,
Alexa Blumenstock,
Maya Colbert,
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Laura King,
Chandra Suresh,
Caitlin Dieck,
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This would be a terrible thing for all public high school srudents who have artistic talent and could not afford to develop their talent otherwise. The programs are trrific - the best teachers, the best of everything. It changed my son's life. After attending the program for two summers, he is learning something that will give him a future in th e art world.
Danielle Ludwigson,
Mackenzie Lynch,
I attended the NYSSSA School of Dance in 2006 and 2007.
The two summers I spent at NYSSSA were the best summers of my life. It was absolutely the best learning experience I've ever had--learning dance from experts of the dance field. Not only did we learn from the very best, but lifelong connections were also made between those who attended. I beg you to please save NYSSSA-- without NYSSSA, many artists would not be who they are today.
Ellen Kocian,
Keelin,
Chantal Lichota,
NYSSSA was one of the most amazing experiences a student could ever have. DO NOT take that away.
Meghan Burke,
Ian Whitt,
NYSSSA is one of the few things that make me pride myself to be a New Yorker
Rachel Niegelberg,
Cindy DeFelice,
Cathy DeFelice,
Katie DeFelice,
April Heinzerling,
Marion DeFelice,
James DeFelice,
Joel Riorden,
Kong InBoune,
Sister Concetta DeFelice,
Judy Shomper,
Emily Wilkerson,
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As an alumni of the School of Orchestral studies, I feel that it is very important to mention that these schools are necessary to develop the growth of the young artists that plan on taking their skills to a new level in their undergraduate studies, their graduate studies, and more importantly, their career.
Mary Rachal,
Cecily White,
Michael Spinelli,
Jessica Spanier,
Jed Kunz,
Gwenn Ferrari,
alexander greif,
Do not cut NYSSSA! you have no idea what you would be depriving young artists of. It has changed my life and shaped the way I am today. Literally, life changing. just know that
Megann Rice,
Michelle Weiner,
Vicki Casarett,
Nina Daniels,
Paige Marsteller,
Rev. John C. Link,
Om Namah Shivaya!
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Ethan P. Young,
I'm a NYSSSA Alumnus if it gets shut down, I won't have any faith left in humanity since it was one of the biggest life-changing organizations I've ever seen.
Scott Evangelista,
Keep the arts available to our youth. Help them to feel what it means to be human.
Lindsey Strife,
Liz Law,
Diane Spacher,
Arielle Rosenfeld,
Skyler Roswell,
Ian Levy,
Sergio Contreras,
If the first casualty of hard times is the arts we will end up giving up our humanity.
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this is such a great program!
Zachariah Galatis,
Attending the NYSSSA School of Orchestral Studies in 2004 has literally changed my life; I become devoted to becoming an orchestral musician based on the experience I had during that life-altering summer. Please do NOT let this summer program end; it has been too valuable to those who have attended and has the potential to be incredibly valuable to those who have yet to attend. The importance of keeping this program alive is truly greater than words can state.
Shane Thor Galligan,
I still think about NYSSSA everyday and how amazing that program was. I was so lucky to have been a part of the experience, and i strongly urge to keep this opportunity available to future musicians and children. It truly was a staple in my early career as a musician.
Pamela Marsocci,
Invaluable program!!!
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Gloria Monacelli,
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Jason Weisinger,
Ross Triner,
Meg Palermo,
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Patti Doyen,
Ela Dugan,
I attended NYSSSA School of Theatre (summer of 2007) and it not only deeply affected my acting capabilities, it also shaped me into the person I am today. It is more than just a learning experience, it is a life-changing opportunity that future participants should not be denied from having.
Caitlin Sbiroli,
Karen Newcomb,
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This is an opportunity for young artists to truly develop their art and selves; please please please help to fund this wonderful program!
Orli Hakanoglu,
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Melissa Chesney,
Steve Finney Jr,
Stephanie Donofrio,
Sarah Levy,
JoAnn Johnson,
Alyssa Panitch,
Ryan Finefrock,
Loraine Young,
This program benefits so many of our youth. It helps them to be well rounded individuals who will be our future. Do not cut this program it will end up hurting all of us.
Dane Sollenberger,
Karen Moses,
Nancy Berggren,
Jo-Ann Meehan,
Summer art programs enhance creativity....
Debra Rhoten,
Please save this great program.
Leslee Mabee,
This program is a powerful example of the collaboration between artists, artistic companies and cultural instititutions, families, and school districts that is an example of what Pre-k - 16 strives to encourage and maintain for strong educational partnerships. Please do not sabotage such a partnership.
Kristy Boyd,
Sandra Camomile,
Sharon Siegel,
This is an essential and fabulously run program for NYS students planning a career in the arts. To cut this program unfairly targets an already under served segment of the student population.
Please keep this program in the budget!
Laura Staugaitis,
NYSSSA was an incredible opportunity for me to fully engage in the arts, in a way that isn't possible in a NYS public school. It was a wonderful experience!
Wendy Nagel,
Christine Checca,
enough is enough....this is an example of money well spent!
Greg Lendeck,
There has to be a better way than slash and burn. Sacrifices must be made during these hard times, but closing NYSSSA schools is not the answer. Help us to make more cutbacks across the board to save all of the programs. If four schools are dropped this year than surely the other four will be cut next year. NYSSSA is about creativity - please consider creative alternatives to the proposed cuts.
Elizabeth Frankini,
Merrill Kazanjian,
NYSSSA is a huge part of my life and one of the greatest experiences that I have ever had. It would be a huge mistake to downscale NYSSSA, especially since so many schools are cutting art programs.
Suzanne Blair,
Arts and entertainment keep us all happy and in line, giving us something to look forward to. Please, keep this program together for our children, and our children's children.
Janet Crawford,
Please do not cut this program!! Our youth depends on its survival.
Philip Weitzman,
Julia Hy,
Ian King,
Jim Gubiotti,
Mary \"Meb\" Byrne,
NYSSSA changed my life for the better. Please do not cut funding for this wonderful program.
Pya Seidner,
These programs are a wonderful opportunity to explore the arts plus provide a sense of independence for the student. This also gives the student an opportunity to see first hand how a SUNY campus is run. You can not ask for any better type of publicity for the SUNY education system than the NYSSA summer programs. SAVE THE SUMMER NYSSA PROGRAMS!
dawn mingoia,
the best two summers of my childhood.
Barbara Chester,
this program has been a very positive experience for my daughters- they have decided to be music educators partly based on their experiences at NYSSSA
Denise Civiletti,
Matthew Neeley,
Michael Licata,
Martha J. Kahan,
Adam Roberts,
Amy Gregory,
frank genovese,
Kathleen M Doldan,
Carol Greetham,
Sarah Jezsu,
Linda Bleichfeld,
This is such a valuable program - Please don't let it fade away.
Krista Jones,
jim pitt harris,
having spent much time in recent years helping art education grow in struggling public schools... i can see how important it is to provide as many access points for the discovery of art. students need a solid and excelled foundation for being able to embrace their potential as an artist and more importantly the security in entering the professional environment as an artist, of any kind. please keep these programs alive... especially for students who have already been accepted. this was a new door for them and indicative of their desire to pursue an absolutely necessary aspect of all cultures. soapbox i know but people live for the visual expression of a brand or even an individual. we don't go see marketing reports and powerpoints in museums or in film, tv etc.
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Please help save NYSSSA! I attended in 1996-99 and it was my most formative experience before college. I attribute my commitment to dance and understanding, at age 16, that I'd make it my career to NYSSSA School of Dance. The teaching and mentorship is unparalleled. I went onto pursue by BFA at NCSA and co-found a company here in NYC and draw continue to draw on my NYSSSA experiences and the network of dancers and master teachers to which I am still connected. Please preserve this program!
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Saving lives is essential but having art in ones life makes that life worth saving! Art develops an individual and consequentially a nation! Can you really imagine a society without song & dance & color? Hummmm sounds vagely familiar, Yes, RUSSIA just a few years ago!
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Carina Scicchitano,
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This is an invaluable program and should not be taken away from these deserving students who have already been awarded this opportunity!
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Dominick J. Perraglia,
Carly Scranton,
Zack Jacobs,
Judith Ore,
Perry Sarkisian,
Patricia G. Gerresheim,
I remember participating in the NYSSMA choir back when I was in high school. It was such a wonderful, thrilling experience to work with professionals and learn music I probably wouldn't have encountered otherwise, and I learned lessons that I still use to this day. Every student who is passionate about the arts - whether it be music, dance, painting, sculpture, etc. - should be able to avail themselves of programs like these. It has been proven time and again that students with access to arts programs do better in academics than students without these opportunities.
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I was a member of the N. Y. C. Ballet Co. in 1957. I never would have made it if the were not scholorships & programs like NYSSSA. Please do not shut this program down.
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SAVE NYSSSA!
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This program set the stage for the beginning of my daughters career in music. She is now a voice performance major at SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music. More to come.
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The closing of ANY Arts programs is a disgrace..
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