Paramus Schools Recognized for Outstanding Music Programs

For the ninth year in a row, Paramus public schools have been recognized among the best communities for music education by the NAMM Foundation, Superintendent Ken Rota announced last week.

Rota said the recognition is a testament to the outstanding music programs the schools offer.

Paramus is the only other school community in Bergen County to receive this recognition, Rota pointed out. The second district in the county to receive the recognition is Bergenfield, according to the NAMM website.

NAMM has given this designation to 307 school communities in the nation. Paramus is among the 15 school communities in New Jersey to receive this designation. Other school districts include New Brunswick, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Nutley, Vernon Township, Union Township, Pequannock, New Providence, Millville, Lawrence Township, Kinnelon, Hopewell Valley, Delsea Regional School District in Franklinville and Deptford Township.

To see the full list of schools visit NAMM online.

The NAMM Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission of advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry.