Six Monroe County Districts Named As Best Communities for Music Education

Six districts in Monroe County have been designated "Best Communities for Music Education" by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).  Per the press release:

Amid a dramatic backdrop of school budget cuts, the NAMM Foundation today announced the results of its 11th annual “Best Communities for Music Education” survey, which acknowledges schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment to and support of music education in schools. The announcement came today as a part of NAMM's “National Wanna Play Music Week,” (May 3-7) a week-long promotion designed to encourage people of all ages and skill levels to experience the proven benefits of playing music.

Overall, 175 districts from thirty states were given the designation, including a record 74 from the state of New York.

Congratulations to the following Monroe County districts:

• Brighton Central School District
• Hilton Central School District
• Pittsford Central School District
• Rush-Henrietta Central School District
• Webster Central School District
• West Irondequoit Central School District

Other districts in surrounding counties that received the designations include:

• Albion Central School District
• LeRoy Central Schools

To view the full press release and list of honored schools, go to the NAMM website.