Not one. Not two. But make it three straight years of being honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM Foundation. The prestigious designation is a national recognition highlighting D64’s dedication to providing comprehensive music learning opportunities for all students.
“We are so proud to receive the Best Communities for Music Education Award for the third year in a row,” said Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins. “This national recognition is a result of the unwavering dedication of our talented music educators, the hard work of our students, and the support from the entire community.”
By bringing together an exciting curriculum, passionate instructors, and a strong sense of community support, the district has created a vibrant music culture that inspires students to explore their musical talents and interests.
Thank you to all of our educators who help make our programs so great!
- Instrumental Music: Liz Ballinger, Natalie Briggs, Erica Faulhaber, Max Hellermann, Illona Hutter, Sean Rybak, Alex Teater, Connor Yoon
- General Music: Terry Broeker, Colleen Carlson, Anne Fong, Margaret Gorcik, Chloe Guerra, Jenny Kapustka, Alaina Knapp, Jessica Kwasny, Alyssa LaTragna, Rachel Manchur, Megan Sellberg
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, we 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 leading arts educational research firm, WolfBrown.