Miller Place Music Named Semi-Finalists

The Miller Place High School music department was recently recognized as a GRAMMY Foundation Semi-Finalist for its outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year. As a semifinalist, the school is one of 119 schools nationwide in the running to receive a grant to support the music program. The school’s Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Select Chorus have recorded audition tapes for consideration during the next round.

The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1988 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community, including students, as well as the general public.

Photo 1: The Miller Place High School Symphonic Band performs and records an audition tape for the GRAMMY Foundation in consideration of a grant to support their music department as part of the GRAMMY Signature Schools Program.

Photo 2: The Miller Place High School Select Chorus records a performance to be sent to the GRAMMY Foundation after being named one of 119 schools selected nationwide as semi-finalists in the GRAMMY Signature School program. The program recognizes top United States public high schools making an outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year.

Photo 3: The Miller Place High School Orchestra performs a selection for recording to send in consideration of the GRAMMY Signature School grant. After being named semi-finalists, the music department will continue to compete to receive financial support for their program and recognition for the department’s outstanding commitment to music education.