Utica Community Schools once again honored nationally for music educat

The beat goes on for music education in Utica Community Schools.

For the eighth time, UCS has been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the California-based National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). 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.

“Music education is an integral part of the Utica Community Schools experience and our success,” Superintendent Robert Monroe said. “The passion our music educators share with students on a daily basis and their commitment to success are exemplified by this recognition.”

The NAMM Foundation honored 783 school districts across the United States this year.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Utica Community Schools answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and has 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.

Source: Utica Community Schools

Mr. Robert Monroe, Superintendent of Schools

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