Northbrook's District 28 Music Receives Outstanding Program Award

NORTHBROOK, IL — Northbrook District 28 is one of just 25 districts in Illinois to receive the "Best Communities for Music Education" designation by The NAMM Foundation. It marks the seventh time the district has been recognized for the honor.

"The consistency of receiving this recognition year after year is a testament to the core belief in the essential nature of music education in District 28," said band director Greg Scapillato, who completed the survey application for the award, according to the district.

Only 830 schools and/or districts nationwide were recognized by The NAMM Foundation.

The district said general music education is offered 60 minutes a week for kindergarten through fifth grade and as an elective in junior high. The Northbrook District 28 instrumental music program has four concert bands, beginning with 4th grade, and five orchestras, beginning in third grade. Small group instruction is offered during the day and ensemble rehearsals before school.

In addition, a district-wide children’s choir is offered for third through fifth grade, as well as several choral groups for sixth grade through eighth grade. Between the bands, choirs, and orchestras, more than 700 students are involved in the performing ensembles in District 28.

“I am very proud for our district to receive this award as an ongoing celebration of the community’s commitment to music education. Congratulations to all the music educators for their hard work and dedication,” Superintendent Dr. Jason Pearson said.