The Great Neck Public Schools has again been named among the “Best Communities for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, a coalition of music and educational organizations. This year marks the thirteenth time that Great Neck has received this prestigious award since its inception in 2005.
The Best Communities designation is earned by districts that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education. Great Neck joins 623 school districts nationwide to receive this recognition.
The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of the curriculum. Selection was based on answers to a survey about the district’s music offerings, in cooperation with researchers at the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
Great Neck’s proud music faculty include: Fine & Performing Arts Department Head Pamela Levy and Joseph Rutkowski at North High; Performing Arts Department Head Michael Schwartz, Mark Boschen, Dr. Janine Robinson, and Anthony Virgilio at South High; Department Head Matthew Trinkwald, Arielle Murdocco, Andrew DeNise, and Anthony Virgilio at North Middle; Department Head Alan Schwartz, Mark Boschen, and Korey Coppola at South Middle; Anne Fogarty, Cynthia Gorney, Aurora Coman, and Jacquelyn Tomlet at Baker; Patrick Kennedy and Alexandra Lambraia at Kennedy; Juan Garcia, Robert Pietromonaco, and Jacquelyn Tomlet at Lakeville; Robin Golub at Parkville; and Chad Lasky and Dr. Christopher Wilson at Saddle Rock.
