BEAVER FALLS — For a second consecutive year, Beaver Falls Area School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation
from the NAMM Foundation.

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 Support Music 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 900 districts and individual school sites (public, private, charter, parochial) were recognized for having the highest commitment to producing exceptional music programs.

“It is an honor to have been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for the second consecutive year,” Robbie Goode, director of bands at Beaver Falls Middle and High School, said. “Music education plays a vital role in shaping well-rounded individuals. It not only cultivates artistic expression but also enhances cognitive skills, boosts self-confidence, and promotes cultural appreciation. It is crucial to advocate for the preservation and expansion of music programs to ensure that every child has access to the transformative power of music. We are unbelievably proud of the accomplishments of our music students here at Beaver Falls and the strong, growing music education program that we have.” –