MATTAPOISETT — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is proud to announce that the Old Rochester Regional School District has been recognized as a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.
In its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education is awarded to districts nationwide that demonstrate outstanding efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
This is the third time ORR has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation, with the last time being in 2023. ORR was among 23 school districts across Massachusetts that were recognized this year.
“I’m very proud of our passionate and dedicated students and music educators,” said Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Principal Silas Coellner. “The NAMM Foundation recognizes music excellence and it comes as no surprise that our district has been the recipient of such honor for a third time.”
“We are honored to be recognized as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation,” said Old Rochester Regional Junior High School’s General Music and Band Teacher Richard Laprise. “This award is a tribute to the dedication of our music educators, the unwavering support of our administration and families, and most importantly, the passion and talent of our student musicians. At Old Rochester, we believe music education goes beyond notes on a page. It fosters creativity, collaboration and a lifelong love for the arts. This recognition is a testament to that shared vision, and it inspires us to continue making music a vibrant part of every student’s educational experience.”
In order for districts to qualify for the Best Communities designation, they answered detailed questions about funding, commitment to the music program, graduation requirements, staffing and access to music instruction. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
“I am incredibly proud of our students for receiving this prestigious recognition,” Superintendent Nelson said. “This recognition not only honors their individual excellence but also reflects the collective commitment of our entire school community to nurturing and supporting artistic endeavors. Congratulations to our students and schools on this well-deserved honor.”
“Music education plays an integral role in every student’s overall learning and development, and helps them to build connections through musical activities,” said Executive Director of the NAMM Foundation Mary Luehrsen. “We wish to celebrate the administrators, teachers and communities who are committed to music education so that every student has the opportunity to explore and express themselves through music.”
About the NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 15,000 global member companies and individual professionals. The foundation advances active participation in music-making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.
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