Baldwin High School band receives National Association of Music Merchants Foundation award for 6th year
The music program continues to stockpile awards as they have now won six NAMM awards in a row Author: Raynard Churchwell (13WMAZ) Updated: 7:41 PM EDT April 28, 2021
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ga. Baldwin High School s band is receiving national attention for their accomplishments.
The district has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
This marked the sixth year in a row that Baldwin County has won the award.
Baldwin High School Band Director James McMillan and band student Will Franklin discussed what the award means to the music program.
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PHOENIX - For the 11th year in a row, the Phoenix Central School Districtâs (PCSD) music program earned national recognition as one of the Best Communities for Music Education.
The designation is given annually by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation to school districts that embrace music education. It takes into account the efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music part of the curriculum.
The Phoenix Central School District was one of 686 districts to earn the distinction for 2021.
âEven in the middle of a pandemic, our music program continues to shine,â said PCSD Superintendent of Schools, Christopher Byrne. âCongratulations to our music department, our students and our entire community! This honor is well-deserved and a testament to our Firebird community and their commitment to music education.â
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The Christian County Public School System’s Music Education program has received national recognition and designated a Best Communities for Music Education.
According to a news release from CCPS Spokesperson John Rittenhouse, the designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. CCPS had to answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs.
Christian County High School senior Tkhiyah Trice Wilford says, “Music education was an important facet of my high school career. Music education has allowed me to evolve both academically and personally. There are skills I’ve learned through music that are applicable to other classes and everyday life. Practicing teaches you discipline a
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.