UCS named one of the best communities for music education for third straight year

For the third straight year, Utica Community Schools has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education in the nation.

UCS has been honored for its overall support and commitment to music education by the California-based National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).

“Congratulations to our talented and dedicated music students and staff,” said Superintendent Dr. Christine Johns. “This prestigious award directly reflects the continued success of our vocal and instrumental music programs at regional, state and national levels.”

The NAMM Foundation’s stamp of approval acknowledges and celebrates 476 school districts across the United States. The Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation recognizes the efforts of these communities to preserve and advance quality music education programs for all students.

To be considered for inclusion in the Best Communities for Music Education, districts are required to detail student access to music instruction and positive achievement outcomes. The NAMM Foundation makes the designation in cooperation with The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas, after first reviewing information on hundreds of schools and districts all across the country.

The NAMM Foundation is a non-profit organization supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its nearly 9,000 members worldwide. The Foundation’s mission is to advance active participation in music-making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry.

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.

For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.