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Pandemic doesn’t stop the music in Troy
District earns music education ranking 14 years straight
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TROY Troy School District music educators are celebrating another big victory this year, despite several changes the department has made in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The district has been named a 2021 Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants and the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. This is the district’s 14th consecutive year receiving the recognition.
“I think it says a lot for the community of Troy. It says a lot (about) how the administration and the Board of Education support arts in the Troy School District,” Troy School District Elementary Music Department Coordinator Rosanne Thomas said. “They’re giving us time with students. They’re giving us funding. They’re supporting us in every way around. Every consideration, we’re always in t
Hillsboroughâs music education program receives national recognition
Hillsboroughâs music education program receives national recognition
Hillsborough Township Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
Now in its 22nd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students, according to information provided by the school district.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, the Hillsborough Township Public Schools answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of
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Christian County Public Schools was recently honored with the ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ designation from the NAMM Foundation.
District spokesman John Rittenhouse said the distinction is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement to provide music access and education to all students.
To qualify, CCPS answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Responses were then verified with school officials and reviewed by the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.