
Best Communities for Music Education Award

Congratulations to the Over 1,000 School Districts and Schools that Received a Best Communities for Music Education Award
Congratulations to the 935 school districts and 88 individual schools that are among the nation's Best Communities for Music Education. The award program recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment to and access to music education.
Like any community, a thriving music education community requires broad participation, a sense of belonging, and structure. The Best Communities for Music Education Award recognizes that a healthy music community is defined by a wealth of passion and commitment from leaders who leverage every resource to expand opportunities for children to learn and grow through music-making.
Throughout the award's 26 years, the Foundation has recognized thousands of school districts and schools in 46 states. From rural to metropolitan, large and small, public and non-public. The NAMM Foundation proudly honors the diversity of educational communities that support students' musical growth
Winning this award highlights your dedication to music education and strengthens community pride and advocacy for music programs.
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