Farmingdale School District Named One of the Best Communities for Music Education 2016

Farmingdale School District was recently named one of the Best Communities for Music Education in 2016 by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This is the third consecutive year that the district has been recognized with this honor.

“I am extremely proud of our district for receiving this honor for the third consecutive year. The combined efforts of our teachers have showcased the importance of music education in our schools and we are honored to be recognized,” said Farmingdale School District Superintendent, John Lorentz.

This year more than 2,000 districts applied for this recognition and just 476 were awarded this designation. Selections were made based off of curriculum, program, participation, performance groups and adjudications.

“Farmingdale has always pushed to ensure that we can provide arts programs as well as academic. It is rewarding to see our efforts recognized on a national level as a district that supports the fine arts” said Farmingdale High School Principal, Glen A. Zakian.

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation is an organization that advances participation in music making through scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.

The district will be receiving banners and posters to be hung up in schools recognizing them as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in 2016.