Chelmsford Recognized Nationally For Music Education Programs
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CHELMSFORD, MA – The NAMM Foundation has recognized Chelmsford Public Schools for its outstanding commitment to music education with a Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation. This is Chelmsford’s EIGHTH consecutive year receiving NAMM’s Best Communities for Music Education designation!
In its 21st year, NAMM’s Best Communities for Music Education award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
The BCME survey requires districts to answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
The announcement of this year’s Best Communities for Music Education designation brings attention to the importance of keeping music education part of school’s core education and music’s vital role in student success in school.
The Best Communities for Music Education program plays an important part of the NAMM Foundation’s efforts to make music education part of the core curriculum assuring that the benefits of music making are available to every child. Numerous studies have demonstrated that learning to play music can boost academic and social skills, lower disciplinary action, and keep kids in schools – and more importantly, participation in and appreciation of music will enrich the rest of their lives.
For more information about the Chelmsford music programs, please contact Fine and Performing Arts Department Coordinator Dr. Christina Whittlesey
About Chelmsford Public Schools
The Chelmsford Public School District provides all students with multiple pathways to optimize their own potential for academic excellence, leadership, and social and emotional wellness. The mission of the Chelmsford Public Schools is to educate, engage, prepare, and empower well-rounded and knowledgeable learners to PERSEVERE through challenges, demonstrate RESPECT and INTEGRITY in their words and actions, are DEDICATED to their community, and display EMPATHY as global citizens while discovering and pursuing their full potential. This PRIDE-driven culture enables all members of the school community to support the growth and development of students. For more information, please visit http://chelmsfordschools.org/.
