“Music has become an important part of their world,” Dr. Additionally, one of the most unique characteristics of the department is the outstanding work with special education students using an approach that is based on research in the areas of neurology and music.
The district also offers year-round music instruction because of the vibrant Summer Fine Arts program. The music program includes band, orchestra and chorus at all levels, plus many extracurricular opportunities, such as after-school ensembles and various musical theater productions. Iconis and the rest of the Central Office staff, along with the building leadership in all nine schools, this high standard would not be possible. He added that without the support of the board of education, Ms. Gaines, hired 30 years ago as the high school band director, said what has always shaped the music department in Massapequa is that administrators, teachers and students pursue excellence over accomplishments. “Massapequa has certainly set a standard of excellence for others to follow.”ĭr. “This group represents the history of the program from its exceptional past to a future that continues to be promising,” Dr. David Gaines and current and former teachers and students were in attendance. Superintendent Lucille Iconis, music Curriculum Associate Dr. This honor is the most prestigious music award given by the organization and it recognizes only the most exemplary programs in New York State.
David Gaines, Massapequa’s curriculum associate for music, was joined by Lockhart Elementary School orchestra teacher Clarence Kelly and choral instructor Kathleen Dyckman with the NYSSMA award. The recognition took place at the 2016 NYSSMA winter conference in Rochester. The Massapequa School District was recently presented with the New York State School Music Association’s Presidential Citation award.
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