West Orange Earns ‘Best Music Education’ Nod For 7th Straight Year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the West Orange Public School District. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The West Orange School District has been named a 2025 Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). This is the seventh year in a row that the school district has received this recognition.

A total of 935 school districts and 88 individual schools were recognized nationally for celebrating the "outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment to and access to music education," according to the NAMM website.

This national recognition highlights how important music is to the culture of every West Orange School, whether elementary, middle, or high school. The talented music staff work tirelessly to train, support, and encourage the musical talents of every student.

"Like any community, a thriving music education community requires broad participation, a sense of belonging, and structure. The Best Communities for Music Education Award recognizes that a healthy music community is defined by a wealth of passion and commitment from leaders who leverage every resource to expand opportunities for children to learn and grow through music-making," NAMM added.

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