Comsewogue School District is Named Among the Best Communities for Music Education for 12th Year in a Row

For the 12^th year, the Comsewogue School District was recognized for its outstanding commitment to music education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The District earned NAMM’s 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award, a distinction that honors the exceptional efforts and achievements of its music administrators, teachers and students.

“The continued recognition of Comsewogue as one of the Best Communities for Music Education is a testament to the dedication of our teachers, the passion of our students and the unwavering support of our community,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Quinn. “We believe music is an essential part of a well-rounded education, and we are proud to provide opportunities that inspire creativity, collaboration and lifelong appreciation for the arts.”

Comsewogue’s comprehensive music program provides daily instruction at the elementary, middle and high school levels, while also offering students frequent opportunities to showcase their talents. Throughout the year, students perform in concerts, recitals, school productions and special community events, enriching both their educational experience and the broader community.

Each March, the Comsewogue High School and JFK Middle School marching bands perform together in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade as the official marching band of the Suffolk County Firefighters Emerald Society.

The Best Communities for Music Education designation was awarded to just 1,008 school districts across the country, honoring those that demonstrated outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Comsewogue has received the Best Communities designation for 12 years. To qualify, the Comsewogue School District 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 by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 15,000 members around the world. The NAMM Foundation works to advance active participation in music making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.

For more information about the Comsewogue School District, please visit the District’s website at https://www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us/. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComsewogueSD.