West Morris High School District Honored For Outstanding Music Education

CHESTER, NJ — The West Morris Regional High School District has once again been recognized for its outstanding achievements in music education.

The school district has announced that for the sixth year in a row, it has been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as one of the “Best Communities in the Nation for Music Education.”

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the purpose of making music education accessible to any and all aspiring musicians. The program strives to “advance active participation in music through scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs.”

The West Morris Regional High School District offers a wide variety of music programs for its students, including marching band, acapella choir, symphony orchestra, and jazz band.

The district also offers full-semester music classes focusing on music production, music theory, and piano.

“The (NAMM) award program recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education,” an NAMM statement read. “Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment to and access to music education.”

Other local districts receiving the honor include Parsippany-Troy Hills, Montville, and Chatham.