HICKSVILLE, NY - From Hicksville Public School District: For the fourth consecutive year, the Hicksville School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
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. To qualify for the designation, the district answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, and support for music programs.
“This is an amazing honor and a testament to the dedication of our talented student-musicians and the commitment made to the performing arts by our board of education, administration and the entire Hicksville community," said Hicksville Supervisor of Fine Arts Philip Grusenmeyer. “We are truly proud to be named one of NAMM’s Best Communities for Music Education, and it’s evidenced by so many wonderful accomplishments and performances!”
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This year alone 72 Hicksville music students were selected for Nassau Music Educators Association All-County music ensembles, seven were selected for Long Island String Festival Association orchestras and the Hicksville High School Marching Band won third place at the New York State Field Band Conference championship.
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants which advances active participation in music by supporting scientific research, giving, and public service programs.