Baldwinsville Named a Best Community for Music Education for 11th Year

The NAMM Foundation has recognized the Baldwinsville Central School District for its outstanding commitment to music education with a 2020 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation. This is the eleventh consecutive year that the district has received the prestigious designation.
 
The Best Communities for Music Education awards program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education a part of the curriculum. The designation indicates that a school district has an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
 
"Thank you to our students and music educators for their endless dedication, preparation, and commitment to our music education program,” said Acting Superintendent Joseph DeBarbieri. “Your enthusiasm, love and appreciation for music leaves a lasting impression and a positive impact on our entire school community.  You all make us very proud!"
 
To be considered for a Best Communities for Music Education designation, applicants must complete a survey and answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and other factors that affect access to music education for all students.

The Baldwinsville Central School District’s music teachers are Jennifer Bearup, Megan Brody, Donna Cole, Kristina Czerwiak, Cynthia Doback, Rebecca Dusart, Justin Ezzo, Dana Grimaldi, Patricia Hollis, Christine Isbell, Katrina Kahl, Colin Keating, Laura Kenyon, Cody Lassinger, Brittany O’Reilly, Aliza Stoll, Steven Uhl, Jennifer Vacanti, Casey Vanderstouw, and Timour Vernyi.