The district has been named a Best Community for Music Education for
2018 by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation — the
12th year it has been recognized since 2003. The distinction recognizes
districts that demonstrate outstanding commitment and efforts toward
maintaining music education as part of the schools’ core curriculum.
This year, North Babylon’s exceptional music program continued to expand
and support student enrichment in a variety of ways. Among a wide range
of accomplishments and in addition to its students routinely earning
stellar distinctions at the county and state levels, the district hosted
the 2018 Area 2 NYSSMA Festival, where nearly 200 North Babylon
students performed and nearly 1,000 total music students auditioned; the
high school’s band dazzled in their performance at the New York City
St. Patrick’s Day Parade; and the district established a relationship
with the Northport VA Hospital, coordinating visits by its musical
ensembles throughout the year.
The prestigious distinction is a testament to the skills and
dedication of students throughout the district, as well as the
standards of excellence and high level of music instruction at North
Babylon.