Strongsville Schools Earn Music Education Award

STRONGSVILLE, OH — The Strongsville Schools have been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM).

This is the sixth straight year Strongsville has earned the designation from NAMM. Strongsville is one of 623 districts nationwide and one of only 14 districts in Northeast Ohio to receive the honor in 2019.

"We are pleased to once again be named as one of the ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ by the NAMM Foundation, recognizing our District’s strong tradition of music opportunities spanning all grade levels. Students have the opportunity to explore and enhance their talents in many vocal and instrumental courses. Our music department teachers continually drive our students to reach their fullest potential. We are grateful for the continued support from our parents and community contributing to the success of our comprehensive music program,” said Cameron Ryba, superintendent of Strongsville Schools.

The Best Communities for Music Education designation is given to school districts that make an outstanding effort to include music education as part of the curriculum. The award particularly recognizes districts that assure access to music education for all students.

Strongsville Schools answered detailed questions from NAMM about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs.