The Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation for the 14th consecutive year from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.
Two awards are given each year: Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) for school districts and the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) for individual school sites. Both reach K-12 schools and districts throughout the U.S. and offer opportunities to increase awareness and support for music programs. Over 1,000 districts and individual school sites (public, private, charter, parochial) were recognized for having the highest commitment to producing exceptional music programs.
“A big congratulations to our entire music department, as HF-L has once again been recognized as a Best Community for Music Education for 2025! This marks our 14th consecutive year receiving this honor from NAMM, a testament to the incredible dedication and talent of our educators, students, families, and community. Thank you to everyone who goes above and beyond each day to enrich the lives of our kids through music. Here’s to a strong finish to the school year,” said Andy Vetter, HF-L High School Concert Band Director and K-12 Music Standards Coordinator.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, HF-L 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 by school officials and reviewed by Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by the leading arts educational research firm, WolfBrown.
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is the charitable arm of the National Association of Music Merchants, the global trade association for the music products industry. The foundation works to remove systemic barriers that limit access to music-making and career pathways in the music industry. By investing in bold ideas and innovative solutions, we strive to build inclusive and thriving musical communities. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.
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