BETHEL PARK NAMED ONE OF THE BEST
COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Before
earning this title,
districts were required to
answer detailed questions
about funding, graduation
requirements, music class
participation, instruction time,
facilities, support for the music
and community music-making
programs. Responses were
verified by school officials
It’s a safe bet that when the Bethel Park Music Department is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the Bethel Park High
and reviewed by The Institute
School Black Hawk Marching Band, which has provided outstanding musical entertainment every Friday night in the fall during
for Educational Research and
football season.
Public Service of Lawrence,
he Bethel Park School District was recognized for its
Kansas, which is an affiliate of the University of Kansas.
outstanding commitment to music education with a Best
“We are extremely proud of our music program,” said
Communities for Music Education designation from the
Superintendent Nancy Aloi Rose. “This award validates the
National Association of Music Merchants’ NAMM Foundation.
commitment of our district to providing a quality music program
Bethel Park joins 376 school districts across the country which
to enrich the lives of our students.
received this prestigious distinction for 2014.
“This designation is a tribute not only to our excellent Music
Now in its 15th year, Best Communities for Music Education
Education Staff, but also to our students for their participation,
affirms those school districts that have demonstrated exceptional
and to their paren