Music
We recognize music education as an essential component of the social and cultural fiber of society and education, and as an aural art form that satisfies our human need to respond to life experiences through creating, writing or arranging, singing, listening, and/or playing a musical instrument.
We are pleased to share the following resources:
Case Studies: These case studies feature key advice for building a quality music program from the following award-winning schools:
- Case Study Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster, Pa.
- Case Study North Hills High School, Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Case Study St. Francis Preparatory School, Fresh Meadows, N.Y.
Program Evaluation Tool: Specific criterion for schools to use as a program evaluation tool or to apply for a Program of Distinction in Music, which is awarded to schools with exemplary programs in a specific subject area.
School Contacts:
Contact information for member schools that have demonstrated excellence in music. We encourage you to use other schools as a resource. Set up a time to tour a program and learn from each other’s experiences. Ask questions. Get to know each other. Learn!
Carol Morgan School, Dominican Republic
To learn more about the Music Program at Carol Morgan School contact:
John Salminen
Band Director
salminen@cms.edu.do
Rhonda Schwartz
Choir Director
rschwartz@cms.edu.do
Website
Fox Chapel Area High School, Pittsburgh, Pa.
To learn more about the Music Program at Fox Chapel Area High School contact:
Christine Smith
Department Chair
christine_smith@fcasd.edu
Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster, Pa.
To learn more about Lancaster Catholic High School’s Music program, read their case study here and contact:
Mr. Tony Brill
Director of Fine and Performing Arts
717.509.0310
tbrill@lchsyes.org
650 Juliette Avenue
Lancaster, Pa. 17601
Director of Fine and Performing Arts
717.509.0310
tbrill@lchsyes.org
650 Juliette Avenue
Lancaster, Pa. 17601
North Hills High School, Pittsburgh, Pa.
To learn more about the Music Program at North Hills High School, read their case study here and contact:
Leonard Lavelle
Music Department Curriculum Leader
lavellel@nhsd.net
Ossining High School, Ossining, N.Y.
To learn more about the Music Program at Ossining High School contact:
Bradley Morrison
Director of Cultural Arts
bmorrison@ossiningufsd.org
Saint Francis Preparatory School, Fresh Meadows, N.Y.
To learn more about Saint Francis Preparatory School’s Music program, read their case study here and contact:
Robert L. Johnston
Director of String Studies/Director of Publicity/Public Relations
RJohnston@sfponline.org
6100 Francis Lewis Blvd.
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Director of String Studies/Director of Publicity/Public Relations
RJohnston@sfponline.org
6100 Francis Lewis Blvd.
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
