Hoboken School District's Music Program Among 754 Awardees for Music Education

Hoboken Waterfront- Hoboken, NJ 

HOBOKEN, NJ (Hoboken Patch)— A national foundation has announced this month that the Hoboken School District was one of 754 school districts to be awarded a Best Communities for Music Education designation "for its outstanding commitment to music education."

The nonprofit foundation is supported by approximately 10,400 members of the NAMM around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. 

To qualify, the Hoboken Public School District answered questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, and support for music programs*.

Responses were verified and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

A 2015 study supported by The NAMM Foundation, "Striking A Chord," outlines the overwhelming desire by teachers and parents for music education opportunities for all children as part of the school curriculum.

A Hoboken music teacher was quoted as saying  "Music education teaches life lessons and brings joy to everyone. We continue to expand our bands, choral and orchestra programs and are seeing great success."

You can view the Hoboken School District and the other 753 school district awardees below. 

*It is unclear how many school districts actually applied for this designation or what was the percentage of districts rejected after completing and submitting their questionnaire. 

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