District names one of the best communities for music education

The Fox Chapel Area School District has been named among the 2024 Best Communities for Music Education. This is the 13th year that the district has received this designation. Fox Chapel Area is one of 139 in the state of Pennsylvania and one of 975 school districts in the nation chosen for this honor. It recognizes districts that demonstrate outstanding music achievement and that provide an exceptionally high commitment and access to all students to music education.

The districts were selected through a program sponsored by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education for all students.

To qualify for the Best Communities for Music Education designation, Fox Chapel Area music teachers responded to a detailed survey with questions pertaining to funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs.

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit that celebrates and promotes the intrinsic value of music education.