Binghamton High School recognized for musical excellence
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton City School District is one of over a thousand schools and districts across the country being recognized for making music part of a well-rounded education.
News 34 was in the chorus room of Binghamton High School Tuesday morning as students were rehearsing for the annual Taste of Broadway cabaret.
Binghamton has been named to the NAMM Foundation's Best Communities for Music Education list.
Fine Arts Department Chair Ariana Koniuto says Binghamton provides musical opportunities at all levels, with violin and chorus beginning in 3rd grade and band in 4th.
By the time they get to the high school, students have a number of bands, orchestras, ensembles, and choruses to choose from.
Koniuto says the district provides musical opportunities to all students regardless of their interest or talent.
'We recognize that music is such a fundamental part of who we are as humans, and that a strong connection to the school community and a strong music background really helps our students in all other areas of their education,' said Koniuto.
Special offerings at Binghamton High School include modern band and music production classes as well as the well-known steel drum band.
Other local districts on the Best Communities list are Candor, Chenango Forks, Chenango Valley, Johnson City, Maine-Endwell, Owego-Apalachin, and Windsor.
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