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Deer Park School District Named A 'Best Community for Music Education'

Deer Park is 1 out of 830 districts nationwide to receive this designation.

The NAMM Foundation has once again bestowed a Best Community for Music Education designation on the Deer Park School District’s vigorous music program.
The NAMM Foundation has once again bestowed a Best Community for Music Education designation on the Deer Park School District’s vigorous music program. (Deer Park School District)

DEER PARK, NY — The Deer Park School District is continuing to hit high notes.

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM) has once again bestowed a "Best Community for Music Education" designation on the Deer Park School District’s vigorous music program.

The district has received this recognition for the past 10 years.

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Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities designation recognizes outstanding efforts in making
music education part of a well-rounded education.

“We are proud that NAMM has again distinguished us as one of the Best Communities for Music Education as a direct result of the work and efforts of our students and teachers in the area of music education,” said Bradley Murphy, the district’s administrator for fine and performing arts.

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Only 830 districts across the UnitedStates were given this award for 2023.

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