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Ross St. School Wins Music Award
The Woodbridge elementary school was one of 66 schools nationwide to win an award for its commitment to music education
Ross Street Elementary School #11 received the SupportMusic Merit Award from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The school was one of 66 schools across the country to receive the prestigious award this year.
The SupportMusic Merit Award is awarded to individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
"This award is representative of the dedication of our students, and the support of our families and community. We could not be more proud to be a part of this music program," said Benjamin Barbato, who teaches instrumental music, and Mark Filoramo, a vocal music teacher.
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To qualify for the SupportMusic Merit Award, teachers at Ross Street answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Institute for Educational Research and Public Service of Lawrence, Kansas, an affiliate of the University of Kansas.
"Receiving this prestigious award is a reflection of our school community's motto, 'Our Path To Success Begins Today.' As an individual who has had a passion for the arts, it is my firm belief that music education is an integral component to our students' academic success," said Kimberly Hahn, the school's principal.
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The NAMM Foundation’s SupportMusic Merit Award brings attention to the importance of keeping music education part of school’s core education for all students and music’s vital role in student’s success in school.
The SupportMusic Merit Award is an important part of the NAMM Foundation’s efforts to advocate for school-based music education. Numerous studies have demonstrated that learning to play music can boost other academic and social skills, such as math and learning to cooperate in a group.
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