Port Receives National Recognition for Music Education Program

PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK (APRIL 2021)—For the seventh consecutive year, the Port Washington Union Free School District has been honored with the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education award by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. This accolade recognizes the district’s outstanding innovation and commitment to music education.

“The district is honored to be recognized for this prestigious designation from the NAMM Foundation,” said Dr. Michael Hynes, Superintendent of Port Washington Union Free School District. “The musical talent among our students and staff, coupled with the support from community members and groups that help bring it to light, is second to none. Our students, staff and community are extremely deserving of this honor.”

PWUFSD’s comprehensive music program provides its student musicians with access to high quality instruction and several opportunities to showcase their talent. Districts that qualify for the accolade are required to answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs.

“This designation is reflective of our excellent musical results and rich curriculum, as well as the tremendous support from our school community,” said Kevin Scully, Director of Creative Arts at PWUFSD. “Thank you to all of our music teachers, as well as all of our faculty and staff who make what we have here so special. Additionally, a very special thanks to the Board of Education, administration, and our incredibly musical Port Washington community!”

The NAMM Foundation is a non-profit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9,000 members around the world. The foundation’s mission is to advance active participation in music making.

For more information about the Port Washington Union Free School District, please visit the district’s website at www.portnet.org and ‘like’ our Facebook page: @PortWashSchools.