NYSSMA Gold for Roslyn Middle School musicians The Island 360 2 years ago At NYSSMA Majors, the Roslyn Middle School String Ensemble earned a Gold with Distinction rating. (Photo courtesy of Roslyn Public Schools) The Roslyn Middle School String Ensemble received a Gold with Distinction rating at NYSSMA Majors!Support local journalism by subscribing to your Blank Slate Media community newspaper for just $50 a year. The competition was held at Adelphi University on Thursday, May 26. The students performed three pieces in front of two judges.